Anna Kendrick

Born:August 9, 1985

Place of Birth:Portland, Maine, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Anna Kendrick, born on August 9, 1985, is an immensely talented American actress who has captivated audiences with her versatility and charm. While she first gained recognition for her Tony Award-nominated performance in the Broadway musical "High Society" in 1998, Kendrick truly made her mark in the world of film with her breakout role in the musical comedy "Camp" in 2003.

Transitioning seamlessly from stage to screen, Kendrick showcased her acting prowess in various genres, from the supernatural romance of "The Twilight Saga" to the heartfelt comedy-drama of "Up in the Air," which garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her career continued to soar with memorable roles in films such as "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," "50/50," and "End of Watch," where she consistently delivered captivating performances that resonated with audiences.

In addition to her impressive filmography, Kendrick's portrayal of the witty and talented Beca Mitchell in the "Pitch Perfect" film series solidified her status as a beloved leading lady in Hollywood. Her on-screen presence, coupled with her exceptional singing abilities, endeared her to fans worldwide and showcased her remarkable range as an actress.

Kendrick's talent transcends traditional boundaries, as evidenced by her foray into voice acting in the animated musical films "Trolls" and "Trolls World Tour," where she brought her signature charm and charisma to her animated characters. Her ability to infuse life into diverse roles, whether through live-action or voice work, highlights her versatility and dedication to her craft.

Beyond her film roles, Kendrick's portrayal of a captivating character in the short form series "Dummy" further demonstrated her ability to command the screen and immerse herself in complex and compelling narratives. Her nuanced performance in the series earned her a well-deserved nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress, solidifying her reputation as a multifaceted and accomplished performer.

With a career marked by critical acclaim and audience adoration, Anna Kendrick continues to captivate viewers with her magnetic presence, impeccable talent, and unwavering commitment to her craft. Whether she's singing her heart out in a musical or delivering a poignant performance in a drama, Kendrick's star power shines brightly, cementing her status as one of Hollywood's most versatile and beloved actresses of her generation.

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Another Simple Favor

Stephanie Smothers

2025

Stephanie and Emily reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.

The Accountant

Dana Cummings

2016

As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.

Twilight

Jessica

2008

When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.

A Simple Favor

Stephanie Smothers

2018

Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

Jessica

2011

Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Jessica

2009

Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Jessica

2010

Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

Trolls Band Together

Poppy (voice)

2023

When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.

Trolls

Poppy (voice)

2016

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

Pitch Perfect 2

Beca Mitchell

2015

The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

Pitch Perfect

Beca Mitchell

2012

College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Stacey Pilgrim

2010

As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.

Trolls World Tour

Poppy (voice)

2020

Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.

Woman of the Hour

Sheryl

2024

An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game."

End of Watch

Janet Taylor

2012

Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.

Pitch Perfect 3

Beca Mitchell

2017

After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren't job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.

ParaNorman

Courtney Babcock (voice)

2012

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.

Up in the Air

Natalie Keener

2009

Corporate downsizing expert Ryan Bingham spends his life in planes, airports, and hotels, but just as he’s about to reach a milestone of ten million frequent flyer miles, he meets a woman who causes him to rethink his transient life.

What to Expect When You're Expecting

Rosie Brennan

2012

Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five couples upside down. Two celebrities are unprepared for the surprise demands of pregnancy; hormones wreak havoc on a baby-crazy author, while her husband tries not to be outdone by his father, who's expecting twins with his young trophy wife; a photographer's husband isn't sure about his wife's adoption plans; a one-time hook-up results in a surprise pregnancy for rival food-truck owners.

50/50

Katherine McKay

2011

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Alice

2016

Mike and Dave are young, adventurous, fun-loving brothers who tend to get out of control at family gatherings. When their sister Jeanie reveals her Hawaiian wedding plans, the rest of the Stangles insist that the brothers bring respectable dates. After placing an ad on Craigslist, the siblings decide to pick Tatiana and Alice, two charming and seemingly normal women. Once they arrive on the island, however, Mike and Dave realize that their companions are ready to get wild and party.

Stowaway

Zoe Levenson

2021

A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board.

Into the Woods

Cinderella

2014

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

Cake

Nina Collins

2014

After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman who also suffers with chronic pain seeks out the widower of the suicide.

Trolls Holiday in Harmony

Poppy (voice)

2021

Queen Poppy plans the first annual Trolls Kingdom Secret Holiday Gift Swap, but things don't go quite as expected.

Table 19

Eloise McGarry

2017

Eloise, having been relieved of maid of honor duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text, decides to attend the wedding anyway – only to find herself seated with five fellow-unwanted guests at the dreaded Table 19.

Mr. Right

Martha McKay

2016

A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him.

The Voices

Lisa

2014

A mentally unhinged factory worker must decide whether to listen to his talking cat and become a killer, or follow his dog's advice to keep striving for normalcy.

Trolls Holiday

Poppy (voice)

2017

When the eternally optimistic Poppy, queen of the Trolls, learns that the Bergens no longer have any holidays on their calendar, she enlists the help of Branch and the rest of the gang on a delightfully quirky mission to fix something that the Bergens don't think is broken.

Noelle

Noelle Kringle

2019

Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.

Life After Beth

Erica Wexler

2014

Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. When she mysteriously returns, he gets a second chance at love. Soon his whole world turns upside down...

Drinking Buddies

Jill

2013

Weekend trips, office parties, late night conversations, drinking on the job, marriage pressure, biological clocks, holding eye contact a second too long… you know what makes the line between “friends” and “more than friends” really blurry? Beer.

Rapture-Palooza

Lindsey Lewis

2013

Two teens battle their way through a religious apocalypse on a mission to defeat the Antichrist.

The Last Five Years

Cathy Hiatt

2014

In New York, a struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage from two perspectives.

Happy Christmas

Jenny

2014

After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.

Production

Baby Driver

Thanks

2017

After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

Woman of the Hour

Executive Producer

2024

An aspiring actress crosses paths with a prolific serial killer in '70s LA when they're cast on an episode of "The Dating Game."

The World's End

Thanks

2013

Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

Stowaway

Executive Producer

2021

A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board.