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Kendrick's first appearance in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical ''[[High Society (musical)|High Society]]'' in August 1998 at the age of twelve as Dinah, which earned her [[Theatre World Award]], [[Drama Desk Award]] and [[Tony Award]] nominations, the latter of which made her the second-youngest nominee ever.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.rocketsciencemovie.com/prodnotes.html| title = ''Rocket Science'' Production Notes| accessdate = 2008-04-05| publisher = ''[[New Line Cinema]]''}}</ref><ref name=variety>{{cite web| url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117974419.html?categoryid=2816&cs=1| title = 10 Actors to Watch: Anna Kendrick| accessdate = 2008-04-05| author = Justin Chang| date = [[19 October]], [[2007]]| publisher = ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''}}</ref> Afterwards, she featured in a number of other theatre productions, including the opera ''[[A Little Night Music]]'', before making her film debut in the 2003 musical comedy ''[[Camp (film)|Camp]]'',<ref name=variety/> for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress [[Chlotrudis Awards|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 (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<ref name=variety/> and she was nominated for a [[Independent Spirit Awards 2007|2007 Independent Spirit Award]] in the category of [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/11/28/2103347.htm| title = Blanchett nominated for Spirit Award for Dylan role| accessdate = 2008-04-05| date = [[28 November]], [[2007]]| publisher = ''[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]''}}</ref> |
Kendrick's first appearance in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musical ''[[High Society (musical)|High Society]]'' in August 1998 at the age of twelve as Dinah, which earned her [[Theatre World Award]], [[Drama Desk Award]] and [[Tony Award]] nominations, the latter of which made her the second-youngest nominee ever.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.rocketsciencemovie.com/prodnotes.html| title = ''Rocket Science'' Production Notes| accessdate = 2008-04-05| publisher = ''[[New Line Cinema]]''}}</ref><ref name=variety>{{cite web| url = http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117974419.html?categoryid=2816&cs=1| title = 10 Actors to Watch: Anna Kendrick| accessdate = 2008-04-05| author = Justin Chang| date = [[19 October]], [[2007]]| publisher = ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''}}</ref> Afterwards, she featured in a number of other theatre productions, including the opera ''[[A Little Night Music]]'', before making her film debut in the 2003 musical comedy ''[[Camp (film)|Camp]]'',<ref name=variety/> for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress [[Chlotrudis Awards|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 (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<ref name=variety/> and she was nominated for a [[Independent Spirit Awards 2007|2007 Independent Spirit Award]] in the category of [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/11/28/2103347.htm| title = Blanchett nominated for Spirit Award for Dylan role| accessdate = 2008-04-05| date = [[28 November]], [[2007]]| publisher = ''[[ABC News (Australia)|ABC News]]''}}</ref> |
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Kendrick's theatre singing experience gave her the opportunity to star in her next project, ''[[The Marc Pease Experience]]'', currently in post-production, where she appears opposite [[Jason Schwartzman]] and [[Ben Stiller]] as a high school senior involved in musical theatre.<ref name=variety/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cinematical.com/2007/04/13/ben-stiller-taps-newcomer-anna-kendrick-as-marc-pease-experienc/| title = Ben Stiller Taps Newcomer Anna Kendrick As 'Marc Pease Experience' Co-Star| accessdate = 2008-04-05| author = Erik Davis| date = [[13 April]], [[2007]]| publisher = ''Cinematical''}}</ref> She is also featuring in the upcoming 2008 film ''[[Elsewhere (2008 film)|Elsewhere]]'', in which she plays her first lead character, a girl whose best friend goes missing.<ref name=variety/> She is currently filming ''[[Twilight (2008 film)|Twilight]]'', a 2008 film adapted from the titular [[Twilight (novel)|first book]] of the [[Twilight (series)|novel series]] by [[Stephenie Meyer]], playing Jessica Stanley |
Kendrick's theatre singing experience gave her the opportunity to star in her next project, ''[[The Marc Pease Experience]]'', currently in post-production, where she appears opposite [[Jason Schwartzman]] and [[Ben Stiller]] as a high school senior involved in musical theatre.<ref name=variety/><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cinematical.com/2007/04/13/ben-stiller-taps-newcomer-anna-kendrick-as-marc-pease-experienc/| title = Ben Stiller Taps Newcomer Anna Kendrick As 'Marc Pease Experience' Co-Star| accessdate = 2008-04-05| author = Erik Davis| date = [[13 April]], [[2007]]| publisher = ''Cinematical''}}</ref> She is also featuring in the upcoming 2008 film ''[[Elsewhere (2008 film)|Elsewhere]]'', in which she plays her first lead character, a girl whose best friend goes missing.<ref name=variety/> She is currently filming ''[[Twilight (2008 film)|Twilight]]'', a 2008 film adapted from the titular [[Twilight (novel)|first book]] of the [[Twilight (series)|novel series]] by [[Stephenie Meyer]], playing Jessica Stanley.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1583085/story.jhtml| title = 'Twilight' Co-Star Anna Kendrick Braces Herself For Buzz Bigger Than 'Harry Potter'| accessdate = 2008-04-05| author = Larry Carroll| date = [[11 March]], [[2008]]| publisher = ''[[MTV News]]''}}</ref> |
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Anna Kendrick (born August 9, 1985 in Portland, Maine) is an American film and stage actor best known for her roles in the 2007 film Rocket Science and the 2008 film Twilight.
Career
Kendrick's first appearance in the Broadway musical High Society in August 1998 at the age of twelve as Dinah, which earned her Theatre World Award, Drama Desk Award and Tony Award nominations, the latter of which made her the second-youngest nominee ever.[1][2] Afterwards, she featured in a number of other theatre productions, including the opera A Little Night Music, before making her film debut in the 2003 musical comedy Camp,[2] 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[2] and she was nominated for a 2007 Independent Spirit Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress.[3]
Kendrick's theatre singing experience gave her the opportunity to star in her next project, The Marc Pease Experience, currently in post-production, where she appears opposite Jason Schwartzman and Ben Stiller as a high school senior involved in musical theatre.[2][4] She is also featuring in the upcoming 2008 film Elsewhere, in which she plays her first lead character, a girl whose best friend goes missing.[2] She is currently filming Twilight, a 2008 film adapted from the titular first book of the novel series by Stephenie Meyer, playing Jessica Stanley.[5]
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.[6] She lists Parker Posey, Molly Shannon and Amy Poehler as her inspirations.[2]
References
- ^ "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) - ^ 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) - ^ 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) - ^ Ray Routhier (18 September, 2007). "Film 'Rocket Science' features Portlander". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved 2008-04-05.
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