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29 MAY 1958 ANNETTE BENING

Annette Bening

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Annette Bening
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BornAnnette Carol Bening
May 29, 1958 (age 58)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Alma mater
OccupationActress
Years active1980–present
Spouse(s)
Children4
RelativesShirley MacLaine (sister-in-law)
Annette Carol Bening[1] (born May 29, 1958) is an American actress. She began her career on stage with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival company in 1980, and played Lady Macbeth in 1984 at the American Conservatory Theatre. She was nominated for the 1987 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her Broadway debut in Coastal Disturbances. She is a four-time Academy Award nominee; for the films The Grifters(1990), American Beauty (1999), Being Julia (2004) and The Kids Are All Right (2010). In 2006, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
After her film debut in the 1988 film The Great Outdoors, she starred in Valmont (1989), Bugsy (1991), The American President (1995), The Siege (1998), Open Range (2003) and Running with Scissors (2006). She won theBAFTA Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress for American Beauty; Golden Globe Awards for Being Julia and The Kids Are All Right, and was nominated for a 2006 Emmy Award for Mrs. Harris.

Early life[edit]

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 and conservative Republicans. She is of mostly German and English descent.[6][7] Bening has one sister, Jane, and two brothers, 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. Bening attended San Diego Mesa College, then completed an academic degree in theatre arts at San Francisco State University.

Career[edit]

Bening began her career on stage with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival company in 1980,[8] and appeared in plays at the San Diego Repertory Theatre. She 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 Macbeth as Lady Macbeth. Bening also starred in productions of Pygmalion and The Cherry Orchard at the Denver Center Theatre Company during the 1985–86 season. She made her Broadway debut in 1987, garnering a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in Coastal Disturbances.
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 a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1991, she portrayed Virginia Hill in Barry Levinson's biopic Bugsy, alongside Warren Beatty. Later, 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 Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role. 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, inOpen Range (2003). In 2004, she played the title role in Being Julia, which earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and her second Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Jean Harristhe 2005 HBO film Mrs. Harris.[9] 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. In 2009, Bening starred in a new interpretation of the Euripides classic Medea at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.[10] The following year, she received positive reviews for her performance in the independent film Mother and Child (2009).[11]
In 2010, she starred in Joanna Murray-Smith’s comedy The Female of the Species at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.[12] Later that year, 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.[13] For that role, Bening won a second Golden Globe Award, and received Academy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. In 2012, Bening's audiobook recording of Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway was released at Audible.com. It was announced in May 2014 that she would join John Lithgow 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 marked her first New York stage appearance in 20 years.[14][15]

Personal life[edit]

Bening wed choreographer J. Steven White from 1984 to 1991. She is also married to actor Warren Beatty since 1992. They have four children: Kathlyn Elizabeth (born January 8, 1992), Benjamin (born August 23, 1994), Isabel (born January 11, 1997) and Ella (born April 8, 2000).[16]
Bening was ordained as a minister by the Universal Life Church Monastery.[17]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988The Great OutdoorsKate Craig
1989ValmontMarquise de Merteuil
1990Postcards from the EdgeEvelyn Ames
1990The GriftersMyra Langtry
1991Guilty by SuspicionRuth Merrill
1991Regarding HenrySarah Turner
1991BugsyVirginia Hill
1994Love AffairTerry McKay
1995Richard IIIQueen Elizabeth
1995The American PresidentSydney Ellen Wade
1996Mars Attacks!Barbara Land
1998The SiegeElise Kraft / Sharon Bridger
1999In DreamsClaire Cooper
1999American BeautyCarolyn Burnham
2000What Planet Are You From?Susan Anderson
2003Open RangeSue Barlow
2004Being JuliaJulia Lambert
2006Running with ScissorsDeirdre Burroughs
2008The WomenSylvie Fowler
2009Mother and ChildKaren
2010The Kids Are All RightDr. Nicole Allgood
2012Ruby SparksGertrude
2012Ginger & RosaMay Bella
2012Girl Most LikelyZelda
2013The Face of LoveNikki Lostrom
2014The SearchHelen
2015Danny CollinsMary Sinclair
2016Rules Don't ApplyLucy MabreyCompleted
2016The SeagullIrina ArkadinaIn post-production
201620th Century WomenDorothea FieldsIn post-production

Television[edit]

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986Manhunt for Claude DallasAnn TillmanTelevision film
1987Miami ViceVickyEpisode: "Red Tape"
1987WiseguyKaren LelandEpisode: "One on One"
2001–03Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese CatJun (voice)2 episodes
2002–03Liberty's KidsAbigail Adams (voice)5 episodes
2004The SopranosHerselfEpisode: "The Test Dream"
2005Mrs. HarrisJean HarrisTelevision film
2006Saturday Night LiveHerself – HostEpisode: "Annette Bening/Gwen Stefani & Akon"

Awards and honors[edit]

YearWorkAwardResult
1990ValmontChicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising ActressNominated
1991The GriftersAcademy Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress2nd Place
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting ActressWon
1992BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting RoleNominated
Valmont, The Grifters, Postcards from the Edge and Guilty by SuspicionLondon Film Critics' Circle Award for Newcomer of the YearWon
BugsyGolden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture DramaNominated
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Warren Beatty)Nominated
1996The American PresidentGolden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyNominated
American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion PictureNominated
1999The SiegeBlockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – SuspenseNominated
American BeautySan Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressWon
2000Academy Award for Best ActressNominated
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture DramaNominated
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading RoleWon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleWon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureWon
American Comedy Award for Funniest Actress in a Motion PictureWon
Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Actress – DramaNominated
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated
London Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressWon
Online Film & Television Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best CastWon
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated
Satellite Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture DramaNominated
Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress3rd Place
2004Open RangeSatellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion PictureNominated
Bronze Wrangler for Outstanding Theatrical Motion PictureWon
Being JuliaAwards Circuit Community Award for Best Actress in a Leading RoleNominated
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress2nd Place
Hollywood Film Festival Award for Actress of the YearWon
National Board of Review Award for Best ActressWon
Southeastern Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressWon
Utah Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
2005Academy Award for Best ActressNominated
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyWon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleNominated
Bangkok International Film Festival Award for Best ActressWon
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best ActressNominated
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the YearNominated
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyWon
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award for Best ActressWon
2006Mrs. HarrisPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress – Miniseries or a MovieNominated
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television FilmNominated
2007Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television FilmNominated
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television MovieNominated
Prism Award for Performance in a TV MovieNominated
2006Running with ScissorsSatellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyNominated
St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
2007Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyNominated
2009The WomenGolden Raspberry Award for Worst ActressNominated
2010The Kids Are All RightAlliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best ActressWon
EDA Female Focus for Women's Image AwardWon
EDA Female Focus Award for Actress Defying Age and Ageism and Unforgettable Moment and Bravest PerformanceNominated
Award Circuit Community Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role2nd Place
Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress2nd Place
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble PerformanceNominated
Houston Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressWon
North Texas Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress3rd Place
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Acting EnsembleNominated
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyNominated
Women Film Critics Circle Award for Best Comedic ActressWon
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best EnsembleNominated
2011Academy Award for Best ActressNominated
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or ComedyWon
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading RoleNominated
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best ActressNominated
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best EnsembleNominated
Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association Award for Film Performance of the YearWon
Independent Spirit Award for Best Female LeadNominated
Iowa Film Critics Award for Best ActressNominated
Irish Film and Television Award for Best International ActressWon
Italian Online Movie Award for Best ActressNominated
London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the YearWon
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress2nd Place
Online Film & Television Association Award for Best ActressNominated
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best ActressNominated
Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award for Best ActressWon
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleNominated
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureNominated
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best ActressNominated
2014Ginger & RosaWomen Film Critics Circle Award for Women's Work/Best EnsembleNominated
The Face of LoveWomen's Image Network Award for Actress Feature FilmNominated
  • 2006: Bening was awarded the Ibsen Centennial Commemoration Award
  • 2006: Bening was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 2014: Bening was recognized by Elle during the Women in Hollywood Awards, honoring women for their outstanding achievements in film, spanning all aspects of the motion picture industry, including acting, directing, and producing[18]
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    Siblings: Jane Bening, Bradley Bening, Byron Bening
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