The Lambs Makes Loretta Swit An Honorary Member

Two-time Emmy Award winning actor Loretta Swit was made an Honorary Member of The Lambs in recognition for his outstanding career in television theater and film, and for her charitable work with multiple organizations and as an animal rights activist. Past honorees include Matthew Broderick, Jim Dale and the late Ken Howard.

The well attended event included a Q & A about Loretta's life and career, hosted by publicist Jay Michaels. Among the many items discussed include her artistry as a painter, and a book of her art collection, SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. After the event Loretta signed copies of her book and was presented a certificate of Honorary Membership by Shepherd Marc Baron. Among the guests was Joan Copeland.

In addition to her two Emmy's, Ms. Swit has received a People's Choice Award, The Genie Award, the Silver Satellite Award, and has had ten Emmy nominations, and four Golden Globe nominations.

Originating in London in 1869, The Lambs, a club for professionals of entertainment and the arts was founded in New York in 1874 and has been operating non-stop for 144+ years. Lambs have been involved in the formation of The Actors' Fund of America, ASCAP, Actors' Equity, Paramount Pictures, Screen Actors Guild and, most recently, in the merger that created SAG-AFTRA. The Lambs Foundation, the charitable branch of the Club founded in 1943, supports non-profit theater, emerging talent and education in the arts.

Watch a Q&A with Loretta below: