Anne Bancroft
Biography
Anne Bancroft was an American actress born on September 17, 1931, in the Bronx, New York City. She was the middle of three daughters to Mildred and Michael G. Italiano. Bancroft's parents' surnames were toponymic. She is one of 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Bancroft's acting career spanned numerous credits, with 102 known credits. She was a female actor with a birthday on September 17, 1931, and passed away on June 6, 2005, at the age of 73. Bancroft was born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
Career overview
Anne Bancroft was an American actress born on September 17, 1931, in the Bronx, New York City. She was the middle child of three daughters born to Mildred and Michael G. Italiano. Her parents' surnames were toponymic.
Bancroft's acting career spanned multiple mediums, with a total of 102 known credits. She was known for her versatility and acting prowess, earning recognition in various award ceremonies. She is one of the 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.
Bancroft's career involved negotiations for various film roles, including a potential portrayal of Joan Crawford in the film version of Mommie Dearest. However, the details of her involvement in this project are limited to her decision not to pursue the role after reading Christina Crawford's first draft screenplay.
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112 titles- Hollywood: No Sex, Please! (2018)
- Mel Brooks: Unwrapped (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Mel Brooks: The Genius Entertainer (2017) as Herself
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise (2013) as Self
- Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1980s, 1990s and 2000s (2009) as Self (archive)
- Delgo (2008) as Sedessa (voice)
- Legends (2006) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003) as Self (archive footage)
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003) as Contessa
- Heartbreakers (2001) as Gloria Vogal
- Haven (2001) as Mama Gruber
- Haven (2001) as Mama Gruber
- In Search of Peace (2001) as Golda Meir (voice)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Anne Bancroft
- Keeping the Faith (2000) as Ruth Schram
- Up at the Villa (2000) as Princess San Ferdinando
- Deep in My Heart (1999) as Gerry Cummins
- Antz (1998) as Queen (voice)
- Great Expectations (1998) as Ms. Dinsmoor
- Mark Twain's America in 3D (1998) as Narrator
- G.I. Jane (1997) as Senator Lillian DeHaven
- Critical Care (1997) as Nun
- Homecoming (1996) as Abigail Tillerman
- Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- The Sunchaser (1996) as Dr. Renata Baumbauer
- Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) as Madame Ouspenskaya
- Home for the Holidays (1995) as Adele Larson
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) as Glady Joe Cleary
- Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (1994) as Lucy Marsden (age 99-100)
- The Mother (1994) as Mrs. Fanning
- Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (1994) as Old Lucy Marsden
- Malice (1993) as Mrs. Kennsinger
- Point of No Return (1993) as Amanda
- Mr. Jones (1993) as Dr. Catherine Holland
- Mrs. Cage (1992) as Mrs. Cage
- Love Potion No. 9 (1992) as Madame Ruth
- Broadway Bound (1992) as Kate Jerome
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) as Bea Singer
- Performance (1991) as Mrs. Fanning
- Freddie and Max (1990) as Max Chandler
- The Simpsons (1989) as Dr. Zweig (voice)
- Bert Rigby, You're a Fool (1989) as Meredith Perlestein
- Torch Song Trilogy (1988) as Ma Beckoff
- 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) as Helene Hanff
- 'night, Mother (1986) as Thelma Cates
- Agnes of God (1985) as Mother Miriam Ruth
- Garbo Talks (1984) as Estelle Rolfe
- An Audience with Mel Brooks (1984) as Self
- James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984) as Jo Armitage (archive footage) (uncredited)
- To Be or Not to Be (1983) as Anna Bronski
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mrs. Cage
- Marco Polo (1982) as Madre di Marco
- Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny (1982) as Self
- The Elephant Man (1980) as Mrs Kendal
- Fatso (1980) as Antoinette
- Fatso (1980) Writer
- Fatso (1980) Director
- The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Mickey's 50 (1978) as Self
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Mary Magdalene
- The Turning Point (1977) as Emma
- Silent Movie (1976) as Self
- Lipstick (1976) as Carla Bondi
- The Hindenburg (1975) as Ursula
- The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) as Edna Edison
- Flick Flack (1974)
- Young Winston (1972) as Lady Jennie Churchill
- Great Performances (1971) as Mrs. Fanning
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Annie: The Women in the Life of a Man (1970) as Various
- The Graduate (1967) as Mrs. Robinson
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Virginia
- 7 Women (1965) as Dr. D.R. Cartwright
- The Slender Thread (1965) as Inga Dyson
- The Pumpkin Eater (1964) as Jo Armitage
- The Miracle Worker (1962) as Annie Sullivan
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Girl in Black Stockings (1957) as Beth Dixon
- The Restless Breed (1957) as Angelita
- So Soon to Die (1957) as Isobel Waring
- Invitation to a Gunfighter (1957) as Julie Bickford
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Isabelle Rutledge
- Nightfall (1956) as Marie Gardner
- Walk the Proud Land (1956) as Tianay
- The Naked Street (1955) as Rosalie Regalzyk
- A Life in the Balance (1955) as María Ibinia
- The Last Frontier (1955) as Corinna Marston
- New York Confidential (1955) as Kathy Lupo
- Climax! (1954) as Audrey
- Climax! (1954) as Elena Vallejo
- Gorilla at Large (1954) as Laverne Miller
- The Raid (1954) as Katy Bishop
- Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) as Paula
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Treasure of the Golden Condor (1953) as Marie, Comtesse de St. Malo
- The Kid from Left Field (1953) as Marian Foley
- Tonight We Sing (1953) as Emma Hurok
- Don't Bother to Knock (1952) as Lyn Lesley
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Leah
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Ann Sommers
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Kendal Browning
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Cathy
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Lolita
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Sally
- The Man Who Had Influence (1950) as Maria Cassini
- Suspense (1949)
- Studio One (1948) as Maria Cassini
- Studio One (1948) as Lisa Berzins
- Studio One (1948) as Czechoslovakian Girl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anne Bancroft best known for?
Anne Bancroft is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Celebrity Naked Ambition (2003), Heartbreakers (2001), The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975), Keeping the Faith (2000).
When and where was Anne Bancroft born?
Anne Bancroft was born on September 17, 1931 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on June 6, 2005.
How many credits does Anne Bancroft have?
Anne Bancroft has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2018.
What is Anne Bancroft's background in cinema and television?
Anne Bancroft was an American actress born on September 17, 1931, in the Bronx, New York City. She was the middle of three daughters to Mildred and Michael G. Italiano. Bancroft's parents' surnames were toponymic. She is one of 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Bancroft's acting career spanned numerou...