Anne Bancroft Photos, Filmography, Biography, and Actor Awards

Anne Bancroft was an American actress associated with the method acting school, which she had studied under Lee Strasberg. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft was often acknowledged for her work in film, theatre and television. She won one Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globes, two Tony Awards and two Emmy Awards, and several other awards and nominations. She made her film debut in Don't Bother to Knock and, following a string of supporting film roles during the 1950s, won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in The Miracle Worker ,...
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Birthdate:	September 17, 1931
Birthplace:	The Bronx
Date of death:	June 6, 2005
Height:	5' 8"
Education:	American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Religion:	Roman Catholicism
Also known as:	Anna Maria Louisa Italiano, Anna Marno, Anna Maria Louise Italiano

Movies with appearances by Anne Bancroft

Delgo
The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone
Heartbreakers
Heartbreakers
In Search of Peace: Part 1: 1948-1967

Title	Released	Genre
Delgo	2007	Animation
The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone	2003	Television movie
Heartbreakers	2001	Romantic comedy
Heartbreakers	2001	Romantic comedy
In Search of Peace: Part 1: 1948-1967	2001	History
Up at the Villa	2000	Indie
Keeping the Faith	2000	Romance Film
Antz	1998	Comedy
Great Expectations	1998	Romantic drama
Critical Care	1997	Film adaptation
G.I. Jane	1997	Action
Homecoming	1996	Family Film
The Sunchaser	1996	Thriller
Home for the Holidays	1995	Comedy
How to Make an American Quilt	1995	Coming of age
Mr. Jones	1993	Romantic drama
Malice	1993	Thriller
Point of No Return	1993	Thriller
Love Potion No. 9	1992	Romantic comedy
Honeymoon in Vegas	1992	Comedy
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool	1989	Musical
Torch Song Trilogy	1988	Comedy
84 Charing Cross Road	1987	Romance Film
'night, Mother	1986	Family Drama
Agnes of God	1985	Mystery
Garbo Talks	1984	Comedy
To Be or Not to Be	1983	Comedy
The Elephant Man	1980	Biography
Fatso	1980	Comedy
The Turning Point	1977	New Hollywood
Jesus of Nazareth	1977	Biographical film
Silent Movie	1976	Parody
Lipstick	1976	Courtroom Drama
The Hindenburg	1975	Disaster
The Prisoner of Second Avenue	1975	Black comedy
Young Winston	1972	Biographical film
The Graduate	1967	Comedy
7 Women	1966	Drama
The Slender Thread	1965	Black-and-white
The Pumpkin Eater	1964	Marriage Drama
The Miracle Worker	1962	Black-and-white
The Girl in Black Stockings	1957	Film noir
The Restless Breed	1957	Western
Nightfall	1957	Film noir
A Life in the Balance	1955	Thriller
The Last Frontier	1955	Action
The Naked Street	1955	Film noir
The Raid	1954	Drama
Gorilla at Large	1954	Mystery
Demetrius and the Gladiators	1954	Sword and Sandal
The Kid from Left Field	1953
Treasure of the Golden Condor	1953	Adventure
Don't Bother to Knock	1952	Thriller

Honors and Awards of Anne Bancroft

Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role

The Miracle Worker

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film

The Graduate

Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film

The Pumpkin Eater

Year	Award & Category	Movie
1962	Won the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress	The Miracle Worker
1964	Won the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress	The Pumpkin Eater
1987	Won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role	84 Charing Cross Road
1964	Won the Cannes Best Actress Award	The Pumpkin Eater
1977	Won the National Board of Review Award for Best Actress	The Turning Point
1962	Won the National Board of Review Award for Best Actress	The Miracle Worker
1967	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role	The Graduate
1985	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role	Agnes of God
1977	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role	The Turning Point
1964	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role	The Pumpkin Eater
1962	Nominated for the Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role	The Miracle Worker
2003	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie	The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone
2001	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie	Haven
1994	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie	Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All
1992	Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie	Broadway Bound
1962	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress	The Miracle Worker
1964	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress	The Pumpkin Eater
1968	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role	The Graduate
1972	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role	Young Winston
1975	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role	The Prisoner of Second Avenue
1978	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role	The Turning Point
1987	Nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role	84 Charing Cross Road
1963	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film	The Miracle Worker
1965	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film	The Pumpkin Eater
1978	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film	The Turning Point
1986	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film	Agnes of God
1987	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Drama Film	'night, Mother
1968	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film	The Graduate
1984	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film	To Be or Not to Be
1985	Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Film	Garbo Talks
1989	Nominated for the Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress	Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
2004	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Movie	The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone
1997	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Movie	Homecoming
2004	Nominated for the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film	The Roman Spring of Mrs Stone
1996	Nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture	How to Make an American Quilt

Anne Bancroft Image Gallery

Anne Bancroft's grave in Kensico Cemetery

The grave of Anne Bancroft's father

TV appearances by Anne Bancroft

Freddie and Max

Series Aired: November 12, 1990

Number of seasons:1

Genre:Comedy

Marco Polo

Series Aired: May 16, 1982

Genre:History, Miniseries, Drama

Jesus of Nazareth

Series Aired: March 27, 1977

Genre:Miniseries, Special Interest

Films produced or directed by Anne Bancroft

Title	Released	Role	Rated	Genre
Fatso	1980	Directed		Comedy

Places Anne Bancroft has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Anne Bancroft

Marker	Location	Population
A	The Bronx	1,386,657

Personal relationships of Anne Bancroft

Mel Brooks
Married 41 years
Martin May
Married 3 years

Significant Other	Relationship	Date Started	Date Ended	Duration
Mel Brooks	Marriage	1964	June 6, 2005	41 years
Martin May	Marriage	July 1, 1953	Feb. 13, 1957	3 years

Frequently Asked Questions about Anne Bancroft

Q:
Which TV program starred Anne Bancroft?
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Anne Bancroft acted in "Marco Polo."
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Where did Anne Bancroft go to school?
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Anne Bancroft studied at American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Q:
How tall was Anne Bancroft?
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Anne Bancroft was 5 feet, 8 inches tall.
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What caused Anne Bancroft's death?
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Her death was caused by uterine cancer.
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Where was Anne Bancroft born?
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Anne Bancroft was born in The Bronx.
Q:
On which television show did Anne Bancroft portray a part in a guest role?
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She joined "The Simpsons" in one of the show's episodes.
Q:
In which church organization was Anne Bancroft affiliated?
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Anne Bancroft was in the Roman Catholicism religious denomination.
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What awards has Anne Bancroft been nominated for?
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Award nominations include:
- Academy Award for Best Actress for the film "The Graduate"
- Academy Award for Best Actress for the film "Agnes of God"
- Academy Award for Best Actress for the film "The Turning Point"
- Academy Award for Best Actress for the film "The Pumpkin Eater"
- Academy Award for Best Actress for the film "The Miracle Worker"

Anne Bancroft Filmography