Officer of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 5, 2006
- Invested on: May 04, 2007
Arthur Hiller began his career with the CBC with the advent of television. The high calibre of his work attracted the attention of NBC, where he went on to direct popular series like "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and "Gunsmoke". He later directed more than 30 films, including Love Story. Held in high esteem by his peers, he served as president of the Academy of Motion Pictures and of the Directors Guild of America. A quiet philanthropist, he is a leading benefactor of the University of Toronto's Cinema Studies Program, among others. Always working behind the scenes to promote opportunities for Canadians in the entertainment industry, he is one of Canada's most effective goodwill ambassadors.