20 March 2013 Last updated at 06:09 ET <\/p>\n
Homeland star Damian Lewis has received the freedom of the City of London in recognition of his achievements as an actor. <\/p>\n
The London-born actor picked up a Golden Globe award earlier this year for his role as Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody in the hit TV series. <\/p>\n
He said the honour was \"one of the greatest I've ever received\". <\/p>\n
The freedom of the City dates back to 1237 and is offered to individuals to celebrate a significant achievement. <\/p>\n
Other recent recipients include Sir Michael Caine and London 2012 Paralympian David Weir. <\/p>\n
Receiving the award at the City's Guildhall, Lewis said: \"It's remarkable, I'm still surprised. I wasn't quite sure if they'd got the right person, so I'm very happy to be here. It's a rare occasion.\" <\/p>\n
Lewis, 42, was educated at Eton College and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, from where he graduated in 1993. <\/p>\n
The actor, also known for playing Soames Forsyte in ITV's The Forsyte Saga and Major Richard D. Winters in the US mini-series Band Of Brothers, said he felt strongly connected to London. <\/p>\n
\"I feel like a Londoner through and through actually. London is the greatest city in the world, I think.\" <\/p>\n
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