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 Annette Bening was born on May 29, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest of four children. Her family moved to California when she was young, and she grew up there. She graduated from San Francisco State University and began her acting career with the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, eventually moving to New York where she acted on the stage (including a Tony-award nomination in 1987 for her work in the Broadway play "Coastal Disturbances") and got her first film roles, in a few TV movies.As is so often the case, her first big-screen role was in a forgettable movie, this one The Great Outdoors (1988), in which she had little screen time. However, her next work onscreen was in Milos Forman's Valmont (1989), a film adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' "Les Liaisons Dangereuses". Unfortunately, de Laclos' story had also just served as the source of a more Hollywoodized and successful movie version, Dangerous Liaisons (1988), which had been released the previous year, and Foreman's treatment went little noticed. Bening's career turned an important corner the following year when she co-starred with Anjelica Huston and John Cusack in Stephen Frears's powerful, entertaining screen adaptation of Jim Thompson's novel The Grifters (1990), and her artful turn as a con artist gained her the first of several Academy award nominations. On the strength of this performance Warren Beatty cast Bening as Virginia Hill, Bugsy Siegel's fiery actress moll, in his Bugsy (1991), the story of Siegel's founding of Las Vegas. Although the movie itself did not fare well, it resulted in a relationship with Beatty which led to Bening's pregnancy and then her marriage to Beatty in 1992 - it was the second marriage for Bening, who had been separated from her first husband since 1986 but did not finalize her divorce until 1991. The couple then collaborated on the extravagant flop Love Affair (1994), though the next year her career rebounded with her turn as Queen Elizabeth in the highly-regarded 1995 production of Richard III (1995). Notable performances have since included an obsessive, pushy real estate agent in American Beauty (1999), and as the eponymous character in Istv��n Szab��'s screen adaptation of the W. Somerset Maugham novel Being Julia (2004) - both were duly noted by the Academy, with Oscar nominations.Bening has great poise and screen presence and, at her best, can turn in a very strong performance. Although her resume often features long stretches of mediocre productions before the next good part turns up, when it does, it proves worth the wait. Bening has four children with Beatty.
Bio:
Annette Bening was born on May 29, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest of four children. Her family moved to California when she was young, and she grew up there. She graduated from San Francisco State University and began her acting career with the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, eventually moving to New York where she acted on the stage (including a Tony-award nomination in 1987 for her work in the Broadway play "Coastal Disturbances") and got her first film roles, in a few TV movies.As is so often the case, her first big-screen role was in a forgettable movie, this one The Great Outdoors (1988), in which she had little screen time. However, her next work onscreen was in Milos Forman's Valmont (1989), a film adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' "Les Liaisons Dangereuses". Unfortunately, de Laclos' story had also just served as the source of a more Hollywoodized and successful movie version, Dangerous Liaisons (1988), which had been released the previous year, and Foreman's treatment went little noticed. Bening's career turned an important corner the following year when she co-starred with Anjelica Huston and John Cusack in Stephen Frears's powerful, entertaining screen adaptation of Jim Thompson's novel The Grifters (1990), and her artful turn as a con artist gained her the first of several Academy award nominations. On the strength of this performance Warren Beatty cast Bening as Virginia Hill, Bugsy Siegel's fiery actress moll, in his Bugsy (1991), the story of Siegel's founding of Las Vegas. Although the movie itself did not fare well, it resulted in a relationship with Beatty which led to Bening's pregnancy and then her marriage to Beatty in 1992 - it was the second marriage for Bening, who had been separated from her first husband since 1986 but did not finalize her divorce until 1991. The couple then collaborated on the extravagant flop Love Affair (1994), though the next year her career rebounded with her turn as Queen Elizabeth in the highly-regarded 1995 production of Richard III (1995). Notable performances have since included an obsessive, pushy real estate agent in American Beauty (1999), and as the eponymous character in Istv��n Szab��'s screen adaptation of the W. Somerset Maugham novel Being Julia (2004) - both were duly noted by the Academy, with Oscar nominations.Bening has great poise and screen presence and, at her best, can turn in a very strong performance. Although her resume often features long stretches of mediocre productions before the next good part turns up, when it does, it proves worth the wait. Bening has four children with Beatty.
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Children with Warren Beatty: Kathlyn (b. January 8, 1992), Benjamin (b. August 23, 1994), Isabel (b. January 11, 1997) and Ella (b. April 8, 2000).Was the subject of an urban legend claiming that she had been the model for the Columbia Pictures logo. This rumor was untrue but so widespread that Bening, herself, told Roger Ebert that she believed it to be true.She said that her idols are Helen Mirren, Frances McDormand, Liv Ullmann and Ingrid Bergman.Shortly after Bugsy (1991) wrapped up production, learned she was pregnant with her and costar Warren Beatty's son, K.E.B.B..Quit smoking in 1994. Uses herbal cigarettes if she has to smoke in a film.As of 2014, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Bugsy (1991), American Beauty (1999) and The Kids Are All Right (2010). American Beauty (1999) won in the category.She was offered US$1 million for the role of Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992), but had to turn the part down when she became pregnant so the part went to Michelle Pfeiffer.At The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991), host Billy Crystal introduced Bening by saying, "She'll soon be appearing as none other than Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992)," a role that the studio gave to Michelle Pfeiffer when Bening became pregnant.While Bening is a Democrat, she publicly criticized Hillary Clinton's 2000 bid for a seat in the Senate representing New York as the work of an opportunist.Once spent a year on a charter boat, working as a cook.She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California in November 10, 2006.Has appeared on The Sopranos (1999) as herself and was married to actor John Heard in the episode.In California, she finished high school in three years at Patrick Henry High School and studied theater for two years at San Diego Mesa College. She subsequently attended San Francisco State University and was certified with a drama degree.Sister-in-law of actress/producer/director/writer Shirley MacLaine.Eldest child Kathlyn Elizabeth came out as transgender at age 14 and changed name to Stephen Ira.Is the chairman of the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Art and Sciences (AMPAS).Was the first choice to play the role of Carolyn Burnham in American Beauty (1999).Has played a real estate agent three times: Regarding Henry (1991), American Beauty (1999) and What Planet Are You From? (2000).Siblings: Jane (b. 1953), Brad (b. 1955) and Byron (b. 1957).In 2001, she was in talks to star in a biography of Judy Garland titled "Rainbow's End," but the film never came to be. It was to have been executive produced by director Oliver Stone and Sidney Luft, Judy Garland's ex-husband, with it focusing on the behind-the-scenes story of Judy's disastrous weekly television variety series in the early 1960's.Starred in the theatrical play "If All the Sky Were Paper" narrated by Garrett Schweighauser alongside Laura Dern, Gary Cole, Jim Beaver, Christopher Sweeney, and Michael Conner Humphreys.Actor Steven Schub (lead singer of ska band The Fenwicks) and actress Teri Hatcher were among her students at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.Was nominated for Broadway's 1987 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Coastal Disturbances.".Former board member of the small Los Angeles theater company "The Actors' Gang.".The longest she has gone without an Oscar nomination is nine years, between The Grifters (1990) and American Beauty (1999).President of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 74th Venice International Film Festival in 2017.She has German, English, Irish and Welsh ancestry. Her surname is German.Has appeared in three films directed by Mike Nichols: Postcards from the Edge (1990) (in a bit part), Regarding Henry (1991) and What Planet Are You From? (2000).Her first husband was American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) director J. Steven White. They met in 1981, married in 1984, separated in 1986 and divorced in 1991.Studied at San Diego Mesa College, and completed her drama degree at San Francisco State University. Studied at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater and joined its acting company.During an early part of her career in New York, she auditioned for a role on the soap opera Loving (1983). A screen test was offered, and after thinking about it, she declined to pursue the matter.Received the American Riviera Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on January 28, 2011.Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1990" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 42.Graduated from Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, Calif., just days after turning 17 - a year earlier than most. (June 1975)Aunt of actress Sachi Parker.Hired to play the romantic lead on the sitcom Just in Time (1988). After the first table read, the producers fired her saying they "wanted to move the character in a new direction." She was replaced by Patricia Kalember.She was originally slated to play Tess Coleman. in Freaky Friday but backed out shortly before filming, and was replaced by Jamie Lee Curtis. Sigourney Weaver was also considered. |
| Name: |
Annette Bening |
Type: |
Actress,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
1980 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 07:35:49 |
| Height: |
5' 6?' (1.69 m) |
| Biography: |
Annette Bening was born on May 29, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest of four children. Her family moved to California when she was young, and she grew up there. She graduated from San Francisco State University and began her acting career with the |
| Trivia: |
Children with Warren Beatty: Kathlyn (b. January 8, 1992), Benjamin (b. August 23, 1994), Isabel (b. January 11, 1997) and Ella (b. April 8, 2000).Was the subject of an urban legend claiming that she had been the model for the Columbia Pictures logo. This rumor was untrue but so widespread that Bening, herself, told Roger Ebert that she believed it to be true.She said that her idols are Helen Mirren, Frances McDormand, Liv Ullmann and Ingrid Bergman.Shortly after Bugsy (1991) wrapped up production, learned she was pregnant with her and costar Warren Beatty's son, K.E.B.B..Quit smoking in 1994. Uses herbal cigarettes if she has to smoke in a film.As of 2014, has appeared in three films that were nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: Bugsy (1991), American Beauty (1999) and The Kids Are All Right (2010). American Beauty (1999) won in the category.She was offered US$1 million for the role of Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992), but had to turn the part down when she became pregnant so the part went to Michelle Pfeiffer.At The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991), host Billy Crystal introduced Bening by saying, "She'll soon be appearing as none other than Catwoman in Batman Returns (1992)," a role that the studio gave to Michelle Pfeiffer when Bening became pregnant.While Bening is a Democrat, she publicly criticized Hillary Clinton's 2000 bid for a seat in the Senate representing New York as the work of an opportunist.Once spent a year on a charter boat, working as a cook.She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California in November 10, 2006.Has appeared on The Sopranos (1999) as herself and was married to actor John Heard in the episode.In California, she finished high school in three years at Patrick Henry High School and studied theater for two years at San Diego Mesa College. She subsequently attended San Francisco State University and was certified with a drama degree.Sister-in-law of actress/producer/director/writer Shirley MacLaine.Eldest child Kathlyn Elizabeth came out as transgender at age 14 and changed name to Stephen Ira.Is the chairman of the Actors Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Art and Sciences (AMPAS).Was the first choice to play the role of Carolyn Burnham in American Beauty (1999).Has played a real estate agent three times: Regarding Henry (1991), American Beauty (1999) and What Planet Are You From? (2000).Siblings: Jane (b. 1953), Brad (b. 1955) and Byron (b. 1957).In 2001, she was in talks to star in a biography of Judy Garland titled "Rainbow's End," but the film never came to be. It was to have been executive produced by director Oliver Stone and Sidney Luft, Judy Garland's ex-husband, with it focusing on the behind-the-scenes story of Judy's disastrous weekly television variety series in the early 1960's.Starred in the theatrical play "If All the Sky Were Paper" narrated by Garrett Schweighauser alongside Laura Dern, Gary Cole, Jim Beaver, Christopher Sweeney, and Michael Conner Humphreys.Actor Steven Schub (lead singer of ska band The Fenwicks) and actress Teri Hatcher were among her students at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.Was nominated for Broadway's 1987 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Play) for "Coastal Disturbances.".Former board member of the small Los Angeles theater company "The Actors' Gang.".The longest she has gone without an Oscar nomination is nine years, between The Grifters (1990) and American Beauty (1999).President of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 74th Venice International Film Festival in 2017.She has German, English, Irish and Welsh ancestry. Her surname is German.Has appeared in three films directed by Mike Nichols: Postcards from the Edge (1990) (in a bit part), Regarding Henry (1991) and What Planet Are You From? (2000).Her first husband was American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) director J. Steven White. They met in 1981, married in 1984, separated in 1986 and divorced in 1991.Studied at San Diego Mesa College, and completed her drama degree at San Francisco State University. Studied at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater and joined its acting company.During an early part of her career in New York, she auditioned for a role on the soap opera Loving (1983). A screen test was offered, and after thinking about it, she declined to pursue the matter.Received the American Riviera Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on January 28, 2011.Listed as one of twelve "Promising New Actors of 1990" in John Willis' Screen World, Vol. 42.Graduated from Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, Calif., just days after turning 17 - a year earlier than most. (June 1975)Aunt of actress Sachi Parker.Hired to play the romantic lead on the sitcom Just in Time (1988). After the first table read, the producers fired her saying they "wanted to move the character in a new direction." She was replaced by Patricia Kalember.She was originally slated to play Tess Coleman. in Freaky Friday but backed out shortly before filming, and was replaced by Jamie Lee Curtis. Sigourney Weaver was also considered. |
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The movie business is tough. It's driven by economics and economics are about trying to get a lot of people into the theater. That's the reality of the business, the culture we're in.
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I think where I've instinctively found myself is that I am somewhat guarded in my public life. Being interviewed or being photographed or just in public attention I have a certain reserve. But when I'm working I feel like I'm very open. At least I like to believe that I feel like nothing is held back when I'm in front of a camera. That's my job.
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[on working with Michel Hazanavicius in The Search (2014)] I knew The Artist (2011) of course, shot in L.A. It's a marvelous film. I was very impressed when I learned the director was preparing such a different film. It's very brave of Michel to have taken the time to throw himself into such a project. Michel is very direct, unpretentious. It's very easy to communicate with him, as it is with B��r��nice [Bejo]. Both are professionals who, like me, also like to have fun. Even during the most serious moments there's always a place for laughter. They have a real love of life and a great curiosity towards the world. Me too. We had some excellent times together. I was delighted to be part of such an important film.
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I still remember the five points of salesmanship: attention, interest, conviction, desire and close.
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I remember hearing someone say that good acting is more about taking off a mask than putting one on, and in movie acting, certainly that's true. With the camera so close, you can see right down into your soul, hopefully. So being able to do that in a way is terrifying, and in another way, truly liberating. And I like that about it. |
| Salaries: |
The Siege (1998) - $3,000,000 |
| Job title: |
Actress,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1977) Play: "Timon of Athens", by William Shakespeare. The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, CA.
(1982) Play: "All's Well That Ends Well", by William Shakespeare. Dir. Albert Takazauckas. John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre, Berkeley, CA. |
| Spouse: |
Warren Beatty (March 3, 1992 - present) (4 children)J. Steven White (May 26, 1984 - 1991) (divorced) |
| Children: |
K.E.B.B.Isabel BeattyElla BeattieBenjamin BeattyStephen Ira |
| Parents: |
Arnett Grant Bening
Shirley Bening |
| Relatives: |
Jane Bening (Sibling)
Brad Bening (Sibling)
Byron Bening (Sibling) |
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