Biography of Elizabeth Banks
Beautiful American Elizabeth Banks is a sought-after Hollywood actress who knows how to shine brightly even in a small role, as befits a real movie star. Banks has already starred in more than 100 films, but in Russia she is known primarily for her roles in such TV series as “Law and Order. Special Victims Unit" (1999), "Scrubs" (2001-2010), "Sex and the City" (1998-2004), as well as "Modern Family" (2009), "Little Incidents" (2014).
American actress Elizabeth Banks
Elizabeth Banks - actress, director, producer... How did she manage to create such a dizzying career?
Through thorns to glory
As befits all aspiring stars, Elizabeth had a series of passing roles in various TV series of that time: “Law and Order”, “Sex and the City”, “Third Watch”, including the cult “All My Children”. She found out that there was already an actress with the last name Mitchell in the cinematic community, so she replaced her with Banks. From television, the actress quickly got into big cinema - she appeared in “Catch Me If You Can” and “The Favorite,” where she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for her role as the wife of a co-owner of a racehorse. This was followed by “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, “Zack and Miri Make a Porn”, “Adult Surprise”. The writers left her character in the second and third parts of Spider-Man. In 2008, Banks played the lead role in the thriller “The Uninvited.”
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Elizabeth got her first experience in the horror genre after filming the comic horror film “Slug.” And later she spent a long time preparing for the complex dramatic role of the First Lady of the United States, the wife of George Bush, in Oliver Stone’s biographical drama “Bush.”
Childhood and youth
Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell (Elizabeth Banks - creative pseudonym) was born on February 10, 1974 in the small town of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She was the first child of factory worker Mark Mitchell and bank employee Anne Mitchell. After Elizabeth, three more children were born into the family, but it was she, stubborn and purposeful, who was the main pride and consolation of her parents, who did not have a good education.
Elizabeth Banks in her youth
The girl not only did well at school, but also participated in the popular program Finders Keepers on the well-known children's channel Nickelodeon in the United States.
After graduating from a local high school in 1992, the young girl, without wasting any time in thinking, entered the University of Pennsylvania, where she became an active member of the Delta Delta Delta student community. Having graduated with honors in 1996, she became the first holder of a higher education diploma in her family.
Elizabeth Banks in her youth
However, Elizabeth decided that this was not enough, and for two more years she continued her studies at the American Theater Conservatory. Having received her master's degree in 1998, the girl, hungry for success, went to New York, dreaming of taking her rightful place in the world of theater and cinema.
Born to be a star
Elizabeth Irene Mitchell was born on February 10, 1974 in Pittsfield into a family that has nothing to do with cinema. From parents who were partly of Scottish, English and Irish descent, she inherited a persistent character and attractive appearance. While her father held a middle position at General Electric Corporation and her mother worked as a teller at a bank, Elizabeth, as the eldest, was forced to look after her sisters and brothers. This quickly taught her independence and prompted her to look for a job.
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But first of all, she understood that it was necessary to get an education. After graduating from high school, the future screen star, who had not yet thought about a stellar career, entered the Pennsylvania Institute, and later switched to a master's degree in communications. She also fell in love with the theater, but not with acting on stage, but with its history. However, she very quickly realized that her love for the stage was much stronger. In 1998, Elizabeth graduated from the American Theater Conservatory in California and realized that she wanted to be an actress. In the same year, she completely moved to Los Angeles. And almost immediately he gets a small role in the film “The Surrender of Dorothy.”
Actor career
Activities on the New York stage soon disappointed the aspiring actress, and she left for Los Angeles, hoping to rise to the top of cinema here.
Elizabeth Banks in the movie "Spider-Man"
Elizabeth received her first more or less significant role in the film “The Surrender of Dorothy” (1998) and played so sincerely and selflessly that she immediately found herself in the field of view of famous directors. So she got into the films “Spider-Man” (2002), “The Favorite” (2003, both with the participation of Tobey Maguire), “Heights” (2005), etc., which made Elizabeth “recognizable.” During this period, Banks caught her first rays of fame.
Elizabeth Banks in the movie "The Favorite"
This was followed by the films “Wet Hot American Summer” (2001), “Swept Away” (2002), “Catch Me If You Can” (2002). Thanks to this, the actress was lucky not only to work with celebrities (including, for example, Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio), but also to tirelessly learn the basics of acting from them.
But the “ninth wave” of fame hit Elizabeth after the release of the films “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005) and “Baxter” (2005). The offers came pouring in, each better than the other.
Elizabeth Banks in The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Many films starring Banks have become real hits. It’s impossible to list all the films, but how can we not mention “Scrubs”, “Overcoming”, “Fred Claus, Santa’s Brother”, “Meet Dave”. The roles played by Elizabeth Banks in these films (and a number of others) are considered by critics to be the best in her career.
Elizabeth Banks in the series "Scrubs"
A pleasant confirmation of Banks’ professional success and the audience’s ardent love for her was the awarding of the actress with the Young Hollywood Award, the Screen Actors Guild of America Award, as well as the MTV and Emmy awards, although there were also Golden Raspberry nominations in her film career.
Elizabeth Banks' skill allowed her to easily change from a comedic role to a dramatic one. In this regard, the biopic “Bush” (2008) and the thriller “The Uninvited” (2009) are especially indicative, in which the actress’s talent sparkled with new facets. Subsequently, Banks' track record was expanded with action-packed action films, fantasy films, and dramas.
Elizabeth Banks on filming The Hunger Games Along with a busy filming schedule, the actress also managed to fit in 24 hours of work as a producer/director, a striking example of which is the musical comedy Pitch Perfect, where she proved herself united in these two hypostases.
When a name starts working for you
In the first half of the 2000s, the name Elizabeth Banks no longer needed introduction. They called her to play minor roles and were no longer afraid to trust the main roles. With each new role, she gained enormous experience, which she added to her piggy bank. Admitting later in an interview, Banks said that she wanted to become an actress so much that, with rare exceptions, she refused new offers. At the same time, each time trying to diversify the track record with projects of different genres.
In 2010, Elizabeth appeared in the fourth season of the sitcom 30 Rock. The role of conservative commentator Avery Jessup brought television nominations over the next two years. And, of course, in 2012, the actress received what her fans believed was the most striking role – the eccentric fashionista Effie Trinket in the film adaptation of the best-selling book “The Hunger Games.” Banks has played in all parts of the franchise.
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Personal life of Elizabeth Banks
On July 5, 2003, the actress became the wife of screenwriter and producer Max Handelman. A romantic acquaintance with him occurred during Elizabeth’s first year of study at the university, but the young people were in no hurry to get married: each of them first wanted to succeed in their profession.
Wedding of Elizabeth Banks and Max Handelman
To strengthen marital ties, Elizabeth accepted her husband’s faith and converted to Judaism. Also, an involuntary means of cementing their relationship was the actress’s female illness, because of which Elizabeth could not get pregnant. Max supported his wife in difficult moments of despair, not allowing her to weaken in spirit.
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Years of treatment did not produce a positive result - and in 2011 and 2012, the famous couple still had to use the help of a surrogate mother. So the couple had two charming children, Felix and Magnus, a year and a half apart.
[edit] Family
On July 5, 2003, she married a Jew, Max Handelman, with whom she had been friends since college in 1992. For a long time she had to hide her last name from her beloved father, since she is non-Jewish. For marriage, she converted to Judaism (in fact, in 2013, she was still in the process of conversion, although for 15 years, by order of her husband, she has not celebrated Christian holidays and actually lives according to Jewish laws, but despite this she calls herself a shiksa “shiksa goddess Jew” [2]).
Has two children raised in Judaism.
Elizabeth Banks now
Elizabeth Banks's career continues to gain momentum. The actress continues to participate in the filming of various films, including “Power Rangers”, “Pitch Perfect 3”, etc.
Elizabeth Banks on the set of the film “Power Rangers”
In addition to filming, the film actress often takes part in photo shoots, clients of which are the most popular publications Flaunt or the Los Angeles Times; Elizabeth's own photos regularly appear on Instagram. The actress has to devote a lot of time and effort to the family business: the couple of Hollywood celebrities are actively developing a joint production company, Brownstone Productions. Elizabeth's energetic, active nature allows society to consider her a true heroine of our time - dynamic and ebullient. Well, this is natural: what is the era, so are its best representatives.
Latest news about Elizabeth Banks
In March 2020, the film “Power Rangers” was released, where the actress brilliantly played her role. Pitch Perfect 3 is scheduled to be released in December. The prospects for the new film, according to critics, are the brightest and the actress will again be able to make herself known.
Every year several films with Elizabeth are released, and in each of them the heroine manages to demonstrate new facets of her talent. At the same time, she remains capable of scandalous acts. At one of this year's famous awards, the actress accused director Steven Spielberg of sexism, which caused a wave of indignation.
In addition, the woman surprised fans with a bright and stylish outfit at the premiere of “Power Rangers,” which earned numerous praises from viewers and visitors to social networks.
Different genres - from strong roles to animation
The actress's filmography includes several biographical films that have won numerous awards. In 2020, she played the wife of musician Brian Wilson in the drama “Love and Mercy.” The film was warmly received by both viewers and critics. Elizabeth received the Virtuoso Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival and the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award. Another prestigious nomination – for the Emiya Award – went to her for her supporting role in the TV series “Modern Family”.
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Fans wonder how Banks manages to look seamless across different genres? Just yesterday she shone in a family drama, and today she amuses the viewer in a youth comedy. He is also friends with musical groups, willingly agreeing to appear in new videos, and manages to voice characters in the LEGO cartoon. Elizabeth is the face of several cosmetic brands and boasts an ideal figure - she carefully monitors her nutrition and keeps herself on a strict diet.
