Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1985-08-09
- Born Place: Portland, Maine, USA
Also Known As:
Anna Cooke Kendrick, 안나 켄드릭, 애나 켄드릭, Άννα Cooke Κέντρικ, Άννα Κέντρικ, 安娜·坎卓克, アナ・ケンドリック, آنا کندریک
Anna Kendrick
Anna Cooke Kendrick, born on August 9, 1985, in Portland, Maine, is a highly talented and versatile American actress and singer. Her passion for performing emerged early, and she began her acting career on stage as a child. At the age of twelve, she earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in the 1998 Broadway musical High Society, making her the third-youngest nominee in Tony history.Kendrick transitioned to film with her role in the musical comedy Camp (2003), which garnered her an Independent Spirit Award nomination. She gained wider recognition for her portrayal of Jessica Stanley in The Twilight Saga film series (2008-2012). However, her breakthrough into mainstream stardom came with her leading role as Beca Mitchell in the critically and commercially successful musical comedy Pitch Perfect (2012), a role she reprised in the sequels Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and Pitch Perfect 3 (2017). Her performance in Pitch Perfect's signature song, "Cups (When I'm Gone)," became a global phenomenon and a top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100.Throughout her career, Kendrick has showcased her range in various genres, earning critical acclaim for her roles in films such as Up in the Air (2009), for which she received Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations for Best Supporting Actress, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), 50/50 (2011), End of Watch (2012), Into the Woods (2014), The Accountant (2016), and the dark comedy thriller A Simple Favor (2018), where she starred alongside Blake Lively, a role she recently reprised in the 2025 sequel, Another Simple Favor. She has also ventured into television, notably starring in the anthology series Love Life (2020-2021). Known for her sharp wit, comedic timing, and impressive vocal abilities, Anna Kendrick continues to be a prominent and admired figure in Hollywood. She has also published a collection of personal essays titled Scrappy Little Nobody (2016), further demonstrating her multifaceted talent.
