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Anne Bancroft

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Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft (born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano; September 17, 1931) was an acclaimed American actress and director. Known for her versatility and acting prowess, Bancroft achieved the Triple Crown of Acting, a feat only accomplished by 24 thespians. Associated with method acting technique, she studied under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio. Her film debut was in a noir thriller, Don't Bother to Knock, in 1952, and over the course of five years, she appeared in 14 other films. Bancroft's career found its second wind on stage with her Broadway debut in 1958. Consequentially, she received renewed attention from the film industry when cast in the film adaptation of The Miracle Worker (1962), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. Bancroft's later works included roles in Jesus of Nazareth (1977), The Elephant Man (1980), and 84 Charing Cross Road (1987). Her TV work earned her several Primetime Emmy nominations and she passed away in 2005 from uterine cancer at the age of 73. She was married to director, actor, and writer Mel Brooks, with whom she had a son, author Max Brooks.

17 movies
12 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

Learn more about Anne Bancroft, including a detailed biography, career timeline, personal life insights, and complete filmography. Discover how Anne Bancroft rose to fame, their major roles, industry impact, and personal milestones in the world of film.


Given Name: Anna Maria Louisa Italiano

Born: New York City, US

Citizenship: American

Birthday: September 17, 1931

Occupations: Actress, Director

Years Active: 1951-2005

Children: 1

Spouses: Martin May, Mel Brooks

Awards and Nominations Received by Anne Bancroft

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Explore the awards, honors, and nominations Anne Bancroft has earned across their acting career. From prestigious wins to critical acclaim, see how their talent has been recognized by the film industry and major award bodies.


The 58th Academy Awards 1986

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Agnes of God

43rd Golden Globe Awards 1986

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Agnes of God

41st Golden Globe Awards 1984

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical

To Be or Not to Be

32nd British Academy Film Awards 1979

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

The Turning Point

50th Academy Awards 1978

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

The Turning Point

35th Golden Globe Awards 1978

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

The Turning Point

22nd British Academy Film Awards 1969

Nomination

Best Actress in a Leading Role

The Graduate

40th Academy Awards 1968

Nomination

Actress

The Graduate

25th Golden Globe Awards 1968

Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical (Actress)

The Graduate

35th Academy Awards 1963

16th British Academy Film Awards 1963

Win

Best Foreign Actress

The Miracle Worker

20th Golden Globe Awards 1963

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

The Miracle Worker

Career Timeline

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