Anna Kendrick
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Gender: Female
Place of Birth: Portland, Maine, USA
Biography:
Anna Cooke Kendrick, born August 9, 1985, is an American actress known for bringing life to upbeat and endearing characters in comedies and musicals. Her exceptional talent has garnered her a slew of prestigious nominations, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award.
Kendrick's theatrical career began at an early age, with her first starring role in the 1998 Broadway musical High Society. This performance earned her a nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical from the Tony Awards. She then ventured into film, making her debut in the musical comedy Camp (2003). Her acting career skyrocketed when she landed a supporting role in The Twilight Saga (2008-2011), which led to wider recognition for her role in the comedy-drama film Up in the Air (2009). This role earned Kendrick an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
The Pitch Perfect film series (2012-2017) further solidified Kendrick's status as a beloved actress, with her starring roles in the comedy-musicals. She continued to impress audiences with her performances in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), 50/50 (2011), End of Watch (2012), Into the Woods (2014), The Accountant (2016), A Simple Favor (2018), and Noelle (2019).
Kendrick lent her voice to the lead character in the animated musical Trolls film franchise since 2016. In 2020, she starred in the short-form comedy series Dummy, which earned her a nomination for Outstanding Actress at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Kendrick made her directorial debut with the thriller Woman of the Hour (2023), in which she also took on the lead role.
Her musical talent is not limited to the screen; Kendrick has performed at events like the 2013 Kennedy Centre Honours and the 2015 Academy Awards. She also sang the single "Cups" from the soundtrack of Pitch Perfect 2 (2015). In addition to her acting career, she published a memoir called Scrappy Little Nobody in 2016.
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