The history of cinematography goes back a little over a hundred years. During this short period of time, viewers saw many events on the screen. Respected experts name Ann Bancroft as one of the brightest performers.
Starting conditions
For a long time, soldiers and officers have received awards for their exploits in battles. Workers who have achieved outstanding results in work are also awarded with prizes. A system of awards and rewards has been in place in theater and cinema for a long time. American Ann Bancroft is considered one of the outstanding performers of her generation.
The actress was born on September 17, 1931 in a standard American family. Parents, immigrants from Italy, lived in the famous area of New York called the Bronx. My father owned a workshop for modeling and sewing women's dresses. Mother worked as a telephone operator.
The girl grew up in the Italian quarter, where every child dreamed of becoming either an actor or a gangster. Ann knew well how the neighbors lived, and in which apartment the most delicious pasta and vegetables were cooked. On Sundays, the entire family attended the Catholic Church. From an early age, the future actress assimilated Christian values and dreamed of a happy marriage. At school, Bancroft studied well. Her favorite lessons were singing and literature. In high school, a friend called Ann to class at the theater studio. A chance visit aroused a sincere interest in what was happening on the stage of the school theater.
When the time came to choose a profession, the girl announced to her relatives that she wanted to become an actress. To her surprise, none of the elders objected. Anne decided to get a specialized education at the Lee Strasberg Actors Studio. Within the walls of this educational institution, many stars of American cinema began their careers. It should be said that in the process of training, students were attracted to participate in performances on Broadway. The young Italian did not get the main roles here, but the plasticity of the movements and the pleasant voice were noted by many spectators.
After completing her studies in the studio, Ann tried her hand at television productions. Television producers and directors did not see worthy potential in the young girl and attracted her to cameo roles. A few months later, Bancroft decided to tempt fate and went to Hollywood. For almost a year she had to go through numerous auditions and be content with supporting roles. The actress clearly understood what she was missing. Then she returned to her native New York and entered the Academy of Dramatic Art.
Professional activity
The full-length film "You Can Enter Without Knocking" was released in 1952. Anne Bancroft performed one of the main roles in the film, which was liked by the audience and critics. It is interesting to note that she co-starred with Merlin Monroe and Richard Widmark. After this success, the actress began to be invited to large-scale projects. A year later, she starred in the historical film "Demetrius and the Gladiators." With each subsequent film, the actress's performance skills become more and more sophisticated. Ann tried to work using the Stanislavsky method, which is considered obsolete in Hollywood.
The next film, which is considered an important milestone in the biography of the actress, "Made a Miracle", was at the height of recognition. Bancroft embodied in the film the image of a strict and even tough teacher who deals with a disabled girl. When she was offered this role, she doubted her abilities for a while, but was able to pull herself together. Projects of such content do not appear every year. After a while, the actress appeared on the screens in the movie "The Pumpkin Eater". And again hitting right on target.
Recognition and achievements
Today in American cinema there is a harmonious system of evaluation and encouragement of acting. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has instituted what is known as the Oscar. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association awards a Golden Globe. The Congress of American Television Channels awards an Emmy Award. The list goes on and on. In this context, it is important to emphasize that some films with Anne Bancroft's participation have received three or more awards at once.
The picture "The Graduate" was released in 1967. For Best Actress, Bancroft received an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and an Emmy. And this is not the only precedent. For the portrayal of Lady Jenny Churchill on the screen in the film Young Winston, the actress has collected an impressive "collection" of awards. Then the audience saw the dramatic Turning Point. And a few years later - the psychological drama "Agnes of God". All of the listed projects occupied the highest positions in the prestigious ratings.
Personal life scenario
Raised in Catholic traditions, the actress did not seek sex without obligation, and did not accept offers to have a good time. But she had to get married twice. The first time Anne turned 22, she married famous actor Martin May. After four years, they decided to leave, as the couple turned out to be childless. And only at thirty, Bancroft met her betrothed. She married producer and actor Mel Brooks.
For the rest of their lives, husband and wife lived under the same roof. In 1972, they had a son, Maximilian, who chose the profession of a writer and screenwriter.
Anne Bancroft passed away in June 2005. She was diagnosed with advanced cancer. Medicine was powerless.
