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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Anne Bancroft, born <a href="/biography/anne-bancroft">Anna Maria Louisa Italiano</a> on September 17, 1931, in The Bronx, New York, was a versatile American actress, director, writer, and singer. Her parents were both children of Italian immigrants, and she was raised in the Roman Catholic faith.</p>

<p>She graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in 1948 and pursued formal acting training at HB Studio, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and the Actors Studio. Bancroft also participated in the American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women at the University of California, Los Angeles, further broadening her skills in the film industry.</p>

<h2>Career Highlights and Awards</h2>

<p>Bancroft earned widespread critical acclaim for her talent and adaptability on stage and screen. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Sullivan">Annie Sullivan</a> in the 1962 film adaptation of <em>The Miracle Worker</em>, a performance that had also won her a Tony Award for the same role on Broadway.</p>

<p>Despite her numerous achievements, she is perhaps most famously remembered for her portrayal of Mrs. Robinson, the complex and disillusioned woman in the landmark 1967 film <em>The Graduate</em>. This role became iconic and solidified her place in cinematic history.</p>

<p>Anne Bancroft was <a href="/biography/anne-bancroft">one</a> of the few performers to earn all three major American entertainment awards—an Academy Award, an Emmy, and a Tony—demonstrating her excellence across film, television, and theater.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2>

<p>Bancroft was first married to lawyer Martin May from 1953 to 1957. In 1961, she met <a href="/biography/mel-brooks">comedian</a> and filmmaker <a href="/biography/mel-brooks">Mel Brooks</a>, whom she married in 1964. The couple had one <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Brooks">son</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Brooks">writer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Brooks">Max Brooks</a>, born on May 22, 1972.</p>

<p>Bancroft and <a href="/biography/mel-brooks">Brooks</a> enjoyed a long and supportive relationship, remaining married until her passing on June 6, 2005, from uterine cancer. Her legacy endures not only through her award-winning performances but also through her contributions to the advancement of women in film directing, notably through her involvement in the American Film Institute’s Directing Workshop for Women.</p>

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