Anna Kendrick
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| Years active | 1998 – present |
Anna Kendrick (born August 9, 1985 in Portland, Maine) is an American film and stage actress. She is best known for her prominent roles in the 2003 film Camp and the 2007 film Rocket Science, and her supporting role in the upcoming film Twilight.
Career
Kendrick claims to have "caught the [acting] bug" at the age of ten, when her parents would drive her from her her hometown of Portland, Maine to New York so that she could attend auditions.[1] Her first appearance was the role of Dinah in the Broadway musical High Society in August 1998, at the age of twelve, which earned her Theatre World Award, Drama Desk Award and Tony Award nominations, the latter of which made her the second-youngest nominee ever.[2][3] Afterwards, she featured in a number of other theatre productions, including the musical A Little Night Music, before making her film debut in the 2003 musical comedy Camp,[3] for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Chlotrudis Award and Best Debut Performance Independent Spirit Award for her portrayal of the character Fritzi Wagner. In 2007 she appeared in her next film, Rocket Science, in which she portrayed Ginny Ryerson, a fast-talking high school debater. Although she says she found the role intimidating and challenging after watching an actual national collegiate championship debate, her performance was highly praised by critics[3] and she was nominated for a 2007 Independent Spirit Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress.[4] In late 2007, she auditioned for the role of Jessica Stanley in Twilight, a 2008 film adapted from the titular first book of the novel series by Stephenie Meyer.[5] She had intended to do a mix-and-match audition with various actors, but was too ill and had to leave; she was brought in for a later session, however, where she was given the role.[1]
Kendrick is featuring in the upcoming 2009 film Elsewhere, in which she plays her first lead character, a girl whose best friend goes missing.[3] Her theatre singing experience gave her the opportunity to star in her next project, The Marc Pease Experience, currently in production, where she appears opposite Jason Schwartzman and Ben Stiller as a high school senior involved in musical theatre.[3][6]
Personal life
Kendrick and her older brother, actor Michael Cooke Kendrick, who featured in the 2000 film Looking for an Echo, attended Deering High School in Portland, Maine.[7] She lists Parker Posey, Molly Shannon and Amy Poehler as her inspirations.[3]
Sleeps around in Hollywood and is known for being fat.
References
- ^ a b Larry Carroll (21 October, 2008). "'Twilight' Tuesday: Anna Kendrick Says It Was 'Easy To Get Googly Eyed' At Robert Pattinson". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Rocket Science Production Notes". New Line Cinema. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b c d e f Justin Chang (19 October, 2007). "10 Actors to Watch: Anna Kendrick". Variety. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Blanchett nominated for Spirit Award for Dylan role". ABC News. 28 November, 2007. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Larry Carroll (11 March, 2008). "'Twilight' Co-Star Anna Kendrick Braces Herself For Buzz Bigger Than 'Harry Potter'". MTV News. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Erik Davis (13 April, 2007). "Ben Stiller Taps Newcomer Anna Kendrick As 'Marc Pease Experience' Co-Star". Cinematical. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Ray Routhier (18 September, 2007). "Film 'Rocket Science' features Portlander". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
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External links
- Anna Kendrick at IMDb
- Anna Kendrick at the Internet Broadway Database
- Anna Kendrick NET
- Anna Kendrick Online
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