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Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Actor · Born 1931-09-17 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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Biography

Anne Bancroft (born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano; September 17, 1931 – June 6, 2005) was an American actress. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft received an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She is one of only 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Bancroft was born Anna Maria Louisa (or Luisa) Italiano on September 17, 1931, in the Bronx, New York City, the middle of three daughters of Mildred (née Di Napoli), a telephone operator, and Michael G. Italiano, a dress pattern maker. Both of her parents' surnames were toponymic. Her parents were Italian immigrants from Southern Italy. In an interview, she stated that her family was originally from Muro Lucano, in the province of Potenza. She was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. Bancroft was raised in Little Italy, in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx, attended P.S. 12, later moving to 1580 Zerega Ave. Bancroft's Broadway debut in the two-character drama Two for the Seesaw (1958), brought her wide recognition for the depth of her talent and garnered her a Tony Award for best supporting actre…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Simpsons (1989) — Dr. Zweig (voice)
  2. Antz (1998) — Queen (voice)
  3. The Elephant Man (1980) — Mrs Kendal
  4. The Graduate (1967) — Mrs. Robinson
  5. G.I. Jane (1997) — Senator Lillian DeHaven
  6. Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) — Madame Ouspenskaya
  7. Heartbreakers (2001) — Gloria Vogal
  8. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) — Anne Bancroft
  9. Point of No Return (1993) — Amanda
  10. Great Expectations (1998) — Ms. Dinsmoor
  11. Keeping the Faith (2000) — Ruth Schram
  12. Jesus of Nazareth (1977) — Mary Magdalene
  13. Malice (1993) — Mrs. Kennsinger
  14. The Miracle Worker (1962) — Annie Sullivan
  15. Silent Movie (1976) — Anne Bancroft
  16. Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) — Bea Singer
  17. Love Potion No. 9 (1992) — Madame Ruth
  18. To Be or Not to Be (1983) — Anna Bronski
  19. 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) — Helene Hanff
  20. How to Make an American Quilt (1995) — Glady Joe Cleary
  21. Home for the Holidays (1995) — Adele Larson
  22. Mr. Jones (1993) — Dr. Catherine Holland
  23. Don't Bother to Knock (1952) — Lyn Lesley
  24. The Hindenburg (1975) — Ursula
  25. Agnes of God (1985) — Mother Miriam Ruth
  26. The Sunchaser (1996) — Dr. Renata Baumbauer
  27. Torch Song Trilogy (1988) — Ma Beckoff
  28. Nightfall (1956) — Marie Gardner
  29. Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) — Paula
  30. The Oscars (1953) — Self
  31. 7 Women (1965) — Dr. D.R. Cartwright
  32. The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) — Edna Edison
  33. Delgo (2008) — Sedessa (voice)
  34. The Turning Point (1977) — Emma
  35. Lipstick (1976) — Carla Bondi
  36. Young Winston (1972) — Lady Jennie Churchill
  37. The Slender Thread (1965) — Inga Dyson
  38. The Pumpkin Eater (1964) — Jo Armitage
  39. Critical Care (1997) — Nun
  40. 'night, Mother (1986) — Thelma Cates

Directed

  1. Fatso (1980) — Director