Anne BancroftSee: Ann Bancroft for the American explorer. Anne Bancroft (born September 17, 1931) is an American actress. Born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano in The Bronx, New York, her film debut was in Don't Bother to Knock in 1952, and was a contract player in the early days of her career just as the studio contract system was ending. In 1958 she appeared opposite Henry Fonda in the Broadway production of Two for the Seesaw, for which she won a Tony Award, and another in the following year for The Miracle Worker. She took the latter role back to Hollywood, and won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1962. Other major roles were in Jesus of Nazareth (movie), The Pumpkin Eater, 7 Women, and The Graduate, which may be her signature role as Mrs. Robinson opposite Dustin Hoffman. In 1964 Bancroft married Mel Brooks, whom she had met on a talk show. She acted opposite Brooks in his 1983 remake of To Be or Not to Be. Academy Awards and Nominations
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Bancroft has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6368 Hollywood Blvd. Blake died on August 16, 1989 in Sacramento, California, of AIDS-related throat cancer. She acted opposite Brooks in his 1983 remake of To Be or Not to Be. Miss Kitty was owner/operator of the Long Branch Saloon from which she dispensed wisdom, whiskey, and an ongoing-nongoing mystery relationship with Dodge City Marshall Matt Dillon (played by James Arness). In 1964 Bancroft married Mel Brooks, whom she had met on a talk show. Amanda Blake (born February 20, 1929 in Buffalo, New York), was a former telephone operator and best known for her 19-year role as Kitty Russell on the long-running series, Gunsmoke. Robinson opposite Dustin Hoffman.. Other major roles were in Jesus of Nazareth (movie), The Pumpkin Eater, 7 Women, and The Graduate, which may be her signature role as Mrs. She took the latter role back to Hollywood, and won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1962. In 1958 she appeared opposite Henry Fonda in the Broadway production of Two for the Seesaw, for which she won a Tony Award, and another in the following year for The Miracle Worker. Born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano in The Bronx, New York, her film debut was in Don't Bother to Knock in 1952, and was a contract player in the early days of her career just as the studio contract system was ending. Anne Bancroft (born September 17, 1931) is an American actress. See: Ann Bancroft for the American explorer.. 1963 - Won - Best Actress in a Leading Role - The Miracle Worker. 1965 - Nominated - Best Actress in a Leading Role - The Pumpkin Eater. 1968 - Nominated - Best Actress in a Leading Role - The Graduate. 1978 - Nominated - Best Actress in a Leading Role - The Turning Point. 1986 - Nominated - Best Actress in a Leading Role - Agnes of God. |