Elizabeth Banks

Birthplace: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
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
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The 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
Comanche Moon
Maggie Tilton
A Night for Vets: An MTV Concert for the Brave
The 56th Annual Writers Guild Awards

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Career Milestones

2008
Cast as the female lead in the dark comedy "Meet Bill" alongside Aaron Eckhart
2008
Co-starred with Seth Rogen as the eponymous female lead in the Kevin Smith comedy, "Zack and Miri Make a Porno"
2008
Portrayed First Lady Laura Bush in Oliver Stone's biopic "W." on the life of President George W. Bush
2007
Co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti in the comedy "Fred Claus"
2007
Reprised role of Betty Brant for "Spider-Man 3"