Facts about Anne Bancroft

• Anne Bancroft was born on September 17, 1931 – June 6, 2005)
• Real name: Anna Maria Louisa Italiano.
• Bancroft was an American actress associated with the Method acting school.
• Anne Bancroft made her film debut in Don't Bother to Knock (1952) with Marilyn Monroe.
• Bancroft won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in movie The Miracle Worker (1962).
• Shared a birthday with Roddy McDowall, John Ritter, and Cliff Montgomery.
• Anne Bancroft converted to Judaism after marrying Mel Brooks.
• Her best-known role was as Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (1967).
• Anne Bancroft  received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her work in television.
• Anne Bancroft died of uterine cancer on June 6, 2005.