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ANNE BANCROFT (1931 - 2005)
American leading actress who's real name was Anna
Maria Italiano, Anne Bancroft was born on September
17, 1931 in The Bronx, New York. Staying close to
home, she graduated from the American Academy of
Dramatic Arts in Manhattan. Formerly married and
divorced to Martin May, Ann was remarried to Mel
Brooks in 1964 and remained his life partner until
she lost her battle to Uterine Cancer in 2005.
Although Anne Bancroft first started her career
in television, it was only a matter of time before
she moved her talent to the big screens of Hollywood
and the stages of Broadway. Her cinematic debut
was in 1952’s “Don’t Bother to Knock”. The fifties
marked a decade of supporting roles for Bancroft
until her leading debut in “The Miracle Worker”
in 1962. Bancroft was nominated and won the award
for Best Actress for her role in the film, as did
her youthful costar, Patty Duke, who won the Oscar
for Best Supporting Actress.
Blazing a trail of notable performances thereafter,
Bancroft’s best work undoubtedly came in the sixties,
including her nominated performances in 1964’s “The
Pumpkin Eater” and 1967’s THE
GRADUATE. Anne Bancroft was also nominated for
her roles in 1977’s “The Turning Point” and 1985’s
“Agnes of God”.
Her trademark move is the subtle
removal of her earring before answering the telephone.
Bancroft's other credits include:
The Raid
Gorilla at Large
A Life in the Balance
New York Confidential (1955)
The Girl in Black Stockings (1957)
The Slender Thread (1965)
7 Women (1966)
Lipstick (1976)
The Elephant Man (1980)
Fatso (also directed) (1980)
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
Home for the Holidays (1995)
Point of No Return (1993)
How to Make an American Quilt (1995)
G.I. Jane (1997)
Great Expectations
Keeping the Faith (2000)
Heartbreakers (2001)
Anne Bancroft's television credits include:
JESUS OF NAZARETH
MARCO POLO (Mini-Series)
FREDDIE AND MAX (TV Series)
BROADWAY BOUND
MRS. CAGE
HOMECOMING
DEEP IN MY HEART
HAVEN
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