Meryl Streep to Head Jury at Berlin Film Fest

"Meryl Streep is one of the most creative and multifaceted film artists," said the director of the Berlinale, Dieter Kossklich in a statement to show his satisfaction that the actress, who received in 2012 an honorary Golden Bear for her lifetime achievement, will return to the German capital to chair the jury.

"It is a thrill to return to the festival under any circumstances, but it is with great relish and anticipation I look forward to jury duty.

"The responsibility is somewhat daunting, as I have never been president of anything before," says the acclaimed actress, who hopes to come up to the precedent set by the distinguished juries of preceding years.

In 2003, Meryl Streep shared a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival with Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman for "The Hours".

Meryl Streep has appeared in over forty films and has received numerous awards and distinctions.

Nominated 19 times for an Oscar, Streep won an Oscar three times, besides having won eight Golden Globes.

The American actress' career took off in the seventies with her role in "Kramer vs. Kramer" directed by Robert Benton in 1979, earned her the first Oscar.

She won her second Oscar for "Sophie's Choice" (1982), directed by Alan Pakula, while her last Oscar was awarded for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady" (2011), directed by Phyllida Lloyd.