Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick was born to Janice (Cooke), an accounting professional, and William Kendrick (a teacher). Her older brother is, Michael Cooke Kendrick, who has also appeared in. She is from English, Irish, and Scottish descent.For her performance in the show "Dinah" in "High Society" on Broadway, Anna Kendrick was nominated for a Tony Award (second youngest ever) and the Drama Desk Award, and a Fany Award (best actress featured in the musical). Her spectacular performance was rewarded with the Drama League and Theatre World Award.She was a lead singer with Cabaret's Kit Kat Club at "Carnegie Hall Live" in Great Performances: My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) (TV). Also, she had the honor of working alongside director Scott Ellis and choreographer Susan Stroman at the New York City Opera House along with Jeremy Irons amongst many more stars of the spotlight, taking on the role of "Fredrika" in "A Little Night Music".Anna worked-shopped "Jane Eyre" & "The Little Princess" for Broadway and starred in the feature film Camp (2003) with director Todd Graff.Was nominated in 1998's Broadway Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured role Musical) for "High Society." She was the second youngest nominee (after 1991's Tony winner, Daisy Eagan) in Tony history,George Clooney ridiculed her on the set of their film Up in the Air (2009) since she was flying from the set to Twilight (2008)'s filming the same time.Was Jason Reitman's primary and sole choice for the role of Natalie Keener in the film Up in the Air (2009).Ranked 15th on People's "25 Beauties (and Hotties) at 25" list in 2011.Jason Reitman cast her in Up in the Air (2009) after watching her role in Rocket Science (2007).Only actress of the  Twilight Saga to be recognized for an Oscar when the "Saga" was in production. In 2010, she was nominated between the second- and third seasons of the series. [September 2013]Has the unique achievement of having appeared in three large screen musicals - Into the Woods (2014),






 

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