Anne Bancroft

American actress (1931–2005)
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Anne Bancroft
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Anne Bancroft

Summary

Anne Bancroft is a human[1]. Her place of birth was The Bronx[2]. She was born on September 17, 1931[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on June 6, 2005[5]. She worked as a film actor[6], voice actor[7], screenwriter[8], film director[9], and character actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,491 views/month, #3,128 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Anne Bancroft was born in The Bronx[2].
  • Anne Bancroft died in New York City[4].
  • Anne Bancroft passed away in Manhattan[12].
  • Anne Bancroft was born on September 17, 1931[3].
  • Anne Bancroft died on June 6, 2005[5].
  • Anne Bancroft died on June 5, 2005[13].
  • Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[14].
  • Anne Bancroft was married to Mel Brooks[15].
  • A child of Anne Bancroft was Max Brooks[16].
  • Anne Bancroft held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Anne Bancroft is identified as part of the Italian Americans ethnic group[18].
  • Anne Bancroft's professions included film actor[6].
  • Anne Bancroft's professions included voice actor[7].
  • Anne Bancroft worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Anne Bancroft's professions included film director[9].
  • Anne Bancroft's professions included character actor[10].
  • Anne Bancroft worked as a stage actor[19].
  • Anne Bancroft was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[20].
  • Anne Bancroft's education included a stint at Actors Studio[21].
  • Anne Bancroft was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22].
  • Anne Bancroft was educated at Christopher Columbus High School[23].
  • Anne Bancroft's education included a stint at HB Studio[24].
  • Anne Bancroft received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[25].
  • Anne Bancroft received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[26].
  • Anne Bancroft received the Academy Award for Best Actress[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in The Bronx[2], Anne Bancroft… she was born on September 17, 1931[3]. She is identified as part of the Italian Americans ethnic group[18].

Education

Educated at University of California, Los Angeles[20], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1919[30], headquartered in Los Angeles[31]; Actors Studio[21], a drama school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1947[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22], a drama school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1884[38], headquartered in New York City[39]; Christopher Columbus High School[23], a high school[40], in United States[41]; and HB Studio[24], a drama school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1945[44], headquartered in Greenwich Village[45]. Studied under Herbert Berghof[46] and Lee Strasberg[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6], voice actor[7], screenwriter[8], film director[9], character actor[10], and stage actor[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[25], an award for best supporting actress[48], in United States[49]; Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[26], a class of award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1947[52]; Academy Award for Best Actress[27], an award for best leading actress[53], in United States[54], founded in 1929[55]; National Board of Review Award for Best Actress[56], an award for best leading actress[57], in United States[58], founded in 1945[59]; Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress[60], a film award category[61], in France[62], founded in 1946[63]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[64], a film award category[65].

Personal Life

Among Anne Bancroft's spouses was Mel Brooks[15]. A child of her was Max Brooks[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 6, 2005[5] and June 5, 2005[13]. Recorded place of death include New York City[4], a global city[66], in United States[67], founded in 1624[68] and Manhattan[12], a borough of New York City[69], in United States[70], founded in 1624[71]. The cause of death was uterine cancer[72]. Anne Bancroft is buried at Kensico Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Anne Bancroft ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,491 views/month, #3,128 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Anne Bancroft born?

Anne Bancroft's place of birth was The Bronx[2].

Where did Anne Bancroft die?

Anne Bancroft passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Anne Bancroft married to?

Anne Bancroft's spouses include Mel Brooks[15].

What did Anne Bancroft do for work?

Anne Bancroft worked as film actor[6], voice actor[7], screenwriter[8], film director[9], and character actor[10].

Where did Anne Bancroft go to school?

Anne Bancroft was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[20], Actors Studio[21], American Academy of Dramatic Arts[22], and Christopher Columbus High School[23].

What awards did Anne Bancroft receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[25], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[26], Academy Award for Best Actress[27], and National Board of Review Award for Best Actress[56].

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  2. [73] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [74] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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