- Born
- September 17, 1931
- Died
- June 6, 2005 (aged 73)
- Known as
- film actor, voice actor, screenwriter, film director, character actor, stage actor
Anne Bancroft was an American actress. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft received an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She is one of 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.
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