Annette Bening
Annette Bening | |
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Bening at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival | |
Born |
Annette Carol Bening May 29, 1958 Topeka, Kansas, United States |
Alma mater |
San Diego Mesa College San Francisco State University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1986–present |
Spouse(s) |
J. Steven White (m. 1984–91) Warren Beatty (m. 1992–present) |
Children | 4 |
Annette Carol Bening[1] (born May 29, 1958) is an American actress. She began her career on the stage and in 1987 she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in Coastal Disturbances. Her first film credits were The Great Outdoors in 1988 and Valmont in 1989. Bening is a four-time Academy Award-nominee for films, such as The Grifters (1990), American Beauty (1999), Being Julia (2004) and The Kids Are All Right (2010). She won a Golden Globe for The Kids Are All Right and was also nominated for for her performances in The American President, Bugsy and Running with Scissors. Bening was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2005 for her performance as Jean Harris in Mrs. Harris.
Early life
Bening was born in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Shirley Katherine (née Ashley; b. 1929)[2] and Arnett Grant Bening. Her mother was a church singer and soloist, and her father was a sales training consultant and insurance salesman.[3][4][5] Her parents, natives of Iowa, were practicing Episcopalians of mostly German and English descent, and conservative Republicans.[6][7] Her sister and two brothers are Jane, Bradley and Byron. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1959, where she spent her early childhood. In 1965, her father took a job with a company in San Diego, California, and they moved there. She began acting in junior high school, playing the lead in The Sound of Music. She graduated in 1975, from Patrick Henry High School where she studied drama. She then spent a year working as a cook on a charter boat taking fishing parties out on the Pacific Ocean, and scuba diving for recreation. She attended San Diego Mesa College, then completed an academic degree in theatre arts at San Francisco State University.
Career
Prior to becoming a film actress, Bening was a member of the acting company at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco while studying acting as part of the Advanced Theatre Training Program. There, she starred in such productions as Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth. Bening also starred in productions of Pygmalion and The Cherry Orchard at the Denver Center Theatre Company during 1985-86. She made her Broadway debut in 1987, garnering a Tony Award nomination as Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in Coastal Disturbances. In 2009, Bening starred in a new interpretation of the Euripides classic Medea at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.[8] In 2010, she starred in Joanna Murray-Smith’s comedy The Female of the Species at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.[9] It was announced in May 2014 that she will join fellow Academy Award Nominee John Lithgow as Goneril in Shakespeare's King Lear at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park as part of the Public Theatre's Free Shakespeare in the Park. It will mark her first New York stage appearance in 20 years.[10][11][12]
Bening made her film debut in The Great Outdoors (1988). Her second film appearance was as the Marquise de Merteuil in Valmont (1989), opposite Colin Firth. Her breakthrough role was in The Grifters (1990), which starred John Cusack and Anjelica Huston, and earned Bening an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actress. In 1991, she portrayed Virginia Hill in the Barry Levinson-directed biopic of Bugsy, starring Warren Beatty. Also in 1991, she appeared in Regarding Henry with Harrison Ford. In 1994, Bening and Beatty starred in Love Affair, which also featured Katharine Hepburn. In 1995, Bening appeared in The American President, followed by Tim Burton's sci-fi spoof Mars Attacks! (1996). In 1998, she co-starred with Denzel Washington and Bruce Willis in The Siege. The biggest critical and commercial success of her career thus far was the 1999 film American Beauty, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and was directed by Sam Mendes. For this performance, Bening was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress. Bening also starred in the films In Dreams (1999) and What Planet Are You From? (2000). Bening played Sue Barlow, Charley Waite's love interest in Open Range. In 2004, she played the title role in Being Julia, which earned her a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination as Best Actress. She was nominated for an Emmy Award[13] for her portrayal of Jean Harris the 2005 HBO film Mrs. Harris. In 2006, she replaced Julianne Moore to star in the film adaptation of Running with Scissors. In December of that year, Bening hosted Saturday Night Live with musical guests Gwen Stefani and Akon. In 2008, Bening starred in The Women. The following year she received strong reviews for her performance in the independent film Mother and Child (2009).[14] In 2010, Bening received strong critical acclaim for her performance in The Kids Are All Right, with several reviewers noting that she "deserves an Oscar" for her "sublime" performance.[15][16] For that role, Bening won a second Golden Globe, as well as Academy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations. In 2012, Bening's audiobook recording of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway was released at Audible.com.
Personal life
Bening met and married choreographer J. Steven White in 1984, but they were separated in 1986 and divorced in 1991.[17] Bening married Warren Beatty on March 12, 1992, just over a year after being cast to co-star in Bugsy.[17] They have four children: Stephen (formerly Kathlyn; born January 8, 1992), Benjamin (born August 23, 1994), Isabel (born January 11, 1997) and Ella (born April 8, 2000).[17]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Miami Vice | Vicky | Episode: "Red Tape" |
1987 | Wiseguy | Karen Leland / Maloy | Episode: "One on One" |
1988 | The Great Outdoors | Kate Craig | |
1989 | Valmont | Merteuil | |
1990 | Postcards from the Edge | Evelyn Ames | Cameo |
1990 | The Grifters | Myra Langtry | |
1991 | Guilty by Suspicion | Ruth Merrill | |
1991 | Regarding Henry | Sarah Turner | |
1991 | Bugsy | Virginia Hill | |
1994 | Love Affair | Terry McKay | |
1995 | Richard III | Queen Elizabeth | |
1995 | The American President | Sydney Ellen Wade | |
1996 | Mars Attacks! | Barbara Land | |
1998 | The Siege | Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger | |
1999 | In Dreams | Claire Cooper | |
1999 | American Beauty | Carolyn Burnham | |
2000 | What Planet Are You From? | Susan Anderson | |
2002–03 | Liberty's Kids | Abigail Adams (voice) | 5 episodes |
2003 | Open Range | Sue Barlow | |
2004 | Being Julia | Julia Lambert | |
2005 | Mrs. Harris | Jean Harris | Television film |
2006 | Running with Scissors | Deirdre Burroughs | |
2006 | Saturday Night Live | Herself | Episodes: Annette Bening / Gwen Stefani & Akon |
2008 | The Women | Sylvie Fowler | |
2009 | Mother and Child | Karen | |
2010 | The Kids Are All Right | Dr. Nicole Allgood | |
2012 | Ruby Sparks | Gertrude | |
2012 | Ginger & Rosa | May Bella | |
2012 | Girl Most Likely | Zelda | |
2013 | The Face of Love | Nikki | |
2014 | The Search | Helen | |
2015 | Danny Collins | Mary Sinclair | |
2015 | Untitled Warren Beatty project | Filming | |
Awards and recognitions
Year | Nominated Work | Award | Result |
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1990 | Valmont | Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress | Nominated |
1992 | London Film Critics' Circle Award for Newcomer of the Year | Won | |
1991 | The Grifters | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress | 2nd place | ||
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress | Won | ||
1992 | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
London Film Critics' Circle Award for Newcomer of the Year | Won | ||
Postcards from the Edge | London Film Critics' Circle Award for Newcomer of the Year | Won | |
Guilty by Suspicion | London Film Critics' Circle Award for Newcomer of the Year | Won | |
Bugsy | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated | |
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Warren Beatty) | Nominated | ||
1996 | The American President | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
1999 | The Siege | Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress - Suspense]] | Nominated |
American Beauty | San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress | Won | |
2000 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Nominated | |
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Nominated | ||
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won | ||
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Won | ||
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture | Won | ||
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress - Drama | Nominated | ||
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress | Won | ||
Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast | Won | ||
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Satellite Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Drama | Nominated | ||
Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | 3rd place | ||
2004 | Open Range | Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Nominated |
Bronze Wrangler for Outstanding Theatrical Motion Picture | Won | ||
Being Julia | Awards Circuit Community Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress | 2nd place | ||
Hollywood Film Festival Award for Actress of the Year | Won | ||
National Board of Review Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Won | ||
Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
2005 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Nominated | |
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Won | ||
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | ||
Bangkok International Film Festival Award for Best Actress | Won | ||
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Won | ||
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award for Best Actress | Won | ||
2006 | Mrs. Harris | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress – Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | ||
2007 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | |
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Nominated | ||
Prism Award for Performance in a TV-Movie | Nominated | ||
2006 | Running with Scissors | Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
2007 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Nominated | |
2009 | The Women | Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actress | Nominated |
2010 | The Kids Are All Right | Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Actress | Won |
EDA Female Focus for Women's Image Award | Won | ||
EDA Female Focus Award for Actress Defying Age and Ageism and Unforgettable Moment and Bravest Performance | Nominated | ||
Award Circuit Community Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | 2nd place | ||
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress | 2nd place | ||
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Gotham Award for Best Ensemble Cast | Nominated | ||
Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress | Won | ||
North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | 3rd place | ||
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress and Acting Ensemble | Nominated | ||
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Nominated | ||
Women Film Critics Circle Award for Best Comedic Actress | Won | ||
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress and Acting Ensemble | Nominated | ||
2011 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Nominated | |
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Won | ||
BAFTA Award for Best Leading Actress | Nominated | ||
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress and Ensemble | Nominated | ||
Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association Award for Film Performance of the Year | Won | ||
Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead | Nominated | ||
Iowa Film Critics Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Irish Film and Television Award for Best International Actress | Won | ||
Italian Online Movie Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year | Won | ||
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress | 2nd place | ||
Online Film & Television Association Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award for Best Actress | Won | ||
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role and Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress | Nominated | ||
2014 | Ginger & Rosa | Women Film Critics Circle Award for Women's Work/Best Ensemble | Nominated |
2014 | The Face of Love | Women's Image Network Award for Actress Feature Film | Nominated |
Other awards
References
- ↑ "#83 Royal Descents, Notable Kin, and Printed Sources: A Third Set of Ten Hollywood Figures (or Groups Thereof), with a Coda on Two Directors". Americanancestors.org. 2008-04-18. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- ↑ Public Record of Shirley Bening retrieved 2/21/2015
- ↑ "Annette Bening Biography (1958–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
- ↑ "Putting `Real Life' First Makes Bening A Better Actress". Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- ↑ "Annette Bening Biography". TV Guide. 1958-05-29. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ↑ Dutka, Elaine (1999-02-21). "The Aura of Annette; If She Makes the Merging of Career and Family Appear Effortless, It's an Illusion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ↑ Desson Thomson (October 24, 2004). "Annette Bening, Acting on Her Maternal Instincts". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
- ↑ "UCLA Live's new season: Annette Bening stars in world premiere". Los Angeles Times. June 3, 2009.
- ↑ "She’s So Under the Gun, She Can’t Leave Her Desk". New York Times. March 1, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.theatermania.com/new-york-city-theater/news/05-2014/annette-bening-jessica-hecht-and-more-will-join-jo_68620.html?cid=homepage_news
- ↑ http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/20/annette-bening-joins-king-lear-cast-for-shakespeare-in-the-park/?_php=true&_type=blogs&module=BlogPost-Title&version=Blog%20Main&contentCollection=Arts&action=Click&pgtype=Blogs®ion=Body&_r=0&gwh=0FBEFDC4C395FF76BEF690DAD88CE40A&gwt=pay
- ↑ http://playbill.com/news/article/191380-Annette-Bening-Jessica-Collins-Jessica-Hecht-Will-Be-John-Lithgows-Daughters-in-King-Lear
- ↑ "Annette Bening Emmy Nominated". Emmys.com. 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- ↑ A. O. Scott (2010-05-07). "In a Melancholy Los Angeles, 'La Ronde' of Motherhood". The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ↑ "At the Movies: The Kids Are All Right". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ↑ "Marc Fennell: the circle: going the distance & the kids are alright". Marcfennell.blogspot.com. 2010-09-02. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 "Biography for Annette Bening". Yahoo.com.
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