Anne Bancroft: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Anna Maria Louisa Italiano
Born	September 17, 1931 • New York City • New York
Died	June 6, 2005 (aged 73) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors	Tony Awards • Academy Award (1963) • Academy Award (1963): Actress in a Leading Role • Emmy Award (1999): Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie • Golden Globe Award (1968): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy • Golden Globe Award (1965): Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama • Tony Award (1960): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (1958): Best Featured Actress in a Play
Notable Family Members	spouse Mel Brooks
Married To	Mel Brooks (married 1964) • Martin A. May (1953–1957)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"Heartbreakers" (2001) • "The Simpsons" (1994) • "The Frank Sinatra Show" (1958) • "The Goldbergs" (1951) • "Jesus of Nazareth" (1977) • "The Miracle Worker" (1962) • "Lipstick" (1976) • "Garbo Talks" (1984) • "Climax!" (1956–1957) • "The Slender Thread" (1965) • "Tonight We Sing" (1953) • "Demetrius and the Gladiators" (1954) • "Lights Out" (1951) • "Kraft Television Theatre" (1953) • "The Naked Street" (1955) • "Agnes of God" (1985) • "Home for the Holidays" (1995) • "Studio One" (1950–1951) • "The Raid" (1954) • "Keeping the Faith" (2000) • "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" (1995) • "Honeymoon in Vegas" (1992) • "Freddie and Max" (1990) • "The Restless Breed" (1957) • "The Pumpkin Eater" (1964) • "Suspense" (1951) • "Nightfall" (1956) • "Omnibus" (1953) • "The Graduate" (1967) • "Malice" (1993) • "Delgo" (2008) • "Up at the Villa" (2000) • "Fatso" (1980) • "ABC Stage 67" (1967) • "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2004) • "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All" (1994) • "The Sunchaser" (1996) • "'night, Mother" (1986) • "The Turning Point" (1977) • "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre" (1964) • "The Alcoa Hour" (1956–1957) • "Critical Care" (1997) • "7 Women" (1966) • "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" (1975) • "Point of No Return" (1993) • "The Web" (1951) • "How to Make an American Quilt" (1995) • "Playhouse 90" (1957) • "Danger" (1951) • "American Playhouse" (1992) • "Silent Movie" (1976) • "Marco Polo" (1982) • "The Adventures of Ellery Queen" (1951) • "Love Potion No. 9" (1992) • "The Kid from Left Field" (1953) • "To Be or Not to Be" (1983) • "A Life in the Balance" (1955) • "Great Expectations" (1998) • "Your Favorite Story" (1954) • "Bert Rigby, You're a Fool" (1989) • "Treasure of the Golden Condor" (1953) • "Antz" (1998) • "Zane Grey Theater" (1957) • "Gorilla at Large" (1954) • "The Ford Theatre Hour" (1951) • "84 Charing Cross Road" (1987) • "Mr. Jones" (1993) • "Don't Bother to Knock" (1952) • "Walk the Proud Land" (1956) • "Torch Song Trilogy" (1988) • "The Girl in Black Stockings" (1957) • "Great Performances" (1994) • "The Last Frontier" (1955) • "New York Confidential" (1955) • "G.I. Jane" (1997) • "The Hindenburg" (1975) • "The Elephant Man" (1980) • "Armstrong Circle Theatre" (1951) • "Lux Video Theatre" (1950–1957) • "Young Winston" (1972)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed)	"Fatso" (1980)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"Fatso" (1980)