Elizabeth Banks

Birthplace: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Birthday: February 10, 1974

Before she was a recognizable name, Elizabeth Banks was a familiar face in scene-stealing comic cameos and memorable supporting dramatic roles opposite high-profile actors like Tobey Maguire, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bridges and Mark Wahlberg. Her fresh-scrubbed New England looks and girl-next-door appeal were refreshingly countered with her adventurous tomboy spirit and fearless embrace of over-the-top goofiness. A stage-trained actress with a fun-loving attitude towards a career on the big screen, Banks’ energy and versatile talent were fina…more

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Sexual Life
Sarah
Comanche Moon
Maggie Tilton
The 56th Annual Writers Guild Awards
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Jaina Jansen
Stella
Tamara

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Career Milestones

2008
Cast as the female lead in the dark comedy "Meet Bill" alongside Aaron Eckhart
2008
Played Ryan Reynolds' reliable college sweetheart in the comedy "Definitely, Maybe"
2007
Co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti in the comedy "Fred Claus"
2007
Reprised role as Betty Brant in "Spider-Man 3"
2006 to 0000
Appeared in the season five finale of the NBC sitcom "Scrubs" as the love interest of J.D. (Zach Braff); joined the cast in season six as a recurring guest star