Columbia moves ahead on comedies
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Hollywood Reporter - Found Nov. 20, 2008 ... and 'What About Barb' as a starring vehicle for Elizabeth Banks at Universal. Columbia gets comedy project duo - Variety Columbia Picks Up Two Comedies - Empire Online Columbia Pictures Signs Up for Two Comedies - MovieWeb Explore All |
Dubya Indemnity
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Confessions of a Film Critic - Found Nov. 18, 2008 ... his wife Laura (Elizabeth Banks) becomes little more than a cheerleader. |
Quantum Of Solace" Tops US Box Office, Breaking Bond Record
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Morningstar.com - Found Nov. 17, 2008 ... by Angelina Jolie Raunchy comedy 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno,' about financially-strapped friends played by Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks 'Quantum' continues overseas streak - Hollywood Reporter 'Twilight' Poised to Thrive in Tough Times - ABCNEWS.com Box Office Bonanza For Latest Bond Flick - CBS News James Bond rules worldwide box office - Washington Post Explore All |
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UK Critics Consensus: Is Zack And Miri Make A Porno On The Money ...
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Rotten Tomatoes - Found Nov. 15, 2008 ... directorial feature is and features the klutz-du-jour of US comedy Seth Rogen as Zack, and Elizabeth Banks, fresh from playing America's First... Seth Rogan makes a 'Porno' - ITN Review: Zack And Miri Make A Porno - Jewish Chronicle Film of the Week: Zack And Miri Make A Porno - What's On North East PORNO SHOCKS BUT DOESN'T AWE - Metro.co.uk Explore All |
Mirror.co.uk |
"High School Musical 3": 2 Weeks On Top
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CBS News - Found Nov. 13, 2008 ... comedy "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as pals who do a skin flick to dig themselves out of debt. |
THEATRICAL REVIEW: ROLE MODELS (2008)
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The Moviezzz Blog - Found Nov. 9, 2008 After Rudd breaks up with his girlfriend (Elizabeth Banks) and battling with a tow truck driver, the two wind up being given the option of... |
Elizabeth Banks Doesn't Allow In-Laws to See Her Strip
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TheCelebrityCafe.com - Found Nov. 8, 2008 She does so in her latest film. Elizabeth Banks has banned her in-laws from watching her strip in her latest film - Zack and Miri Make a Porno. Banks against in-laws watching her sex scenes - Now Running Bowdoin College: Film Review: 'Zack and Miri' explores concepts of ... - Macro World Investor ?High School Musical 3? bests ?Porno? to stay atop box ... - Philippine News Kevin Smith brings a different 'porno' to theatres - The Star South Africa Explore All |
Now Running |
Video Exclusive: Josh Brolin and Elizabeth Banks on W.
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Rotten Tomatoes - Found Nov. 7, 2008 ... his on-screen First Lady Elizabeth Banks to learn more about the film, find out what it's like to play a world leader and what Banks thinks of... Josh Brolin unveils Oliver Stone film W - ITN UK Critics Consensus: Was W. Wicked? Is Pride & Glory Proud and ... - Rotten Tomatoes Josh Brolin unveils Oliver Stone film W - Orange UK Review: W (15) - What's On North East Explore All |
Brit, Justin help out Madge
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Miami Herald - Found Nov. 8, 2008 ... appearances swirled Thursday, making it a can't-miss event for some Hollywood stars, including Elizabeth Banks, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Lopez... Britney and Boys Back In 'The Wood' - TMZ Britney Takes Louisiana Breather with Her Sons - Hollywood Britney, Justin join Madonna at L.A. show - MSNBC Britney Spears Brings Her Boys to Louisiana - People Explore All |
TMZ |
Review: ?Role Models? worth looking up to
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MSNBC - Found Nov. 7, 2008 ... grande/venti nomenclature â?? and his anhedonia drives away his girlfriend lawyer Beth (Elizabeth Banks, whoâ??s currently wooing... Seann William Scott's Giant Fake Belly Secrets! - E! Online Review: Cast brings 'Role Models' home - CNN 'Models': Lovable Losers - Washington Post Movie Review | 'Role Models': Those Darn Kidults! The Menace of ... - New York Times Explore All |
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Elizabeth Banks Biography
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Elizabeth Banks
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- This article is about the actress. For the other person named Elizabeth Banks, see Elizabeth Banks (journalist).
| Elizabeth Banks | |
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Banks at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival |
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| Born | Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell February 10, 1974 Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse(s) | Max Handelman (2003 – present) |
Elizabeth Banks (born February 10, 1974) is an American actress.
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Early life and education
Banks was born Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell1 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, as the oldest of four children of Ann and Mark Mitchell.2 Her father was a factory worker for General Electric and her mother, until recently, worked in a bank.3 As a young child, she was a contestant on the Nickelodeon game show Finders Keepers. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1992 and is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1996, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She was the first in her family to graduate from college. In 1998, she completed schooling at the American Conservatory Theater.
Career
Banks changed her name to avoid confusion with actress Elizabeth Mitchell.4 She debuted in the independent film Surrender Dorothy as "Elizabeth Casey." Banks is known for her roles in Seabiscuit, Heights, the Spider-Man films (playing the part of Betty Brant), and the cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer. She quickly gained widespread exposure through movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Slither. She also plays Mark Wahlberg's love interest in the movie Invincible.
In May 2006, she appeared in the season five finale of the NBC comedy-drama Scrubs as Dr. Kim Briggs, the love interest of J.D. (Zach Braff). The character has appeared throughout season six and seven as a recurring guest star.
In 2005, she also appeared on the show Stella, as she is a long time friend of its creators/stars, the Stella comedy troupe.citation needed In 2007, Banks played the female lead in the comedy Meet Bill, alongside Aaron Eckhart and Jessica Alba. Banks also has a small role in the 2007 Christmas comedy film Fred Claus, co-starring Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti, and played a love interest in the 2008 comedy Definitely, Maybe alongside Isla Fisher and Ryan Reynolds.
Banks starred with Seth Rogen as the eponymous female lead in the Kevin Smith comedy, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, which was released on Halloween 2008. She has filmed the thriller The Uninvited, and also appeared as United States First Lady Laura Bush in Oliver Stone's biopic on the life of President George W. Bush, W.5
Banks is a frequent co-star of actor Paul Rudd, the two having appeared in four films together to date (Wet Hot American Summer, The Baxter, The 40 Year Old Virgin, and Role Models).
Personal life
On July 5, 2003, Banks married Max Handelman, who had been her boyfriend since college. She converted to Judaism upon marrying him.6 Banks is a Democrat.7
Filmography
- Surrender Dorothy (1998) as Vicki
- Third Watch (1999) TV-Series as Elaine Elchisak (1 episode 1999)
- Sex & the City (2000) TV-Series as Catherine (1 episode 2000)
- Shaft (2000) as Trey's Friend
- Wet Hot American Summer (2001) as Lindsay
- Ordinary Sinner (2001) as Rachel
- Law & Order: SVU (2001)TV-Series as Jaina Jenson (1 episode 2001)
- Spider-Man (2002) as Betty Brant
- Swept Away (2002) as Debi
- Without a Trace (2002) TV-Series as Clarissa (1 episode 2002)
- Catch Me if You Can (2002) as Lucy Forrest
- The Trade (2003) as Sioux Sever
- Seabiscuit (2003) as Marcela Howard
- Spider-Man 2 (2004) as Betty Brant
- Heights (2005) as Isabel
- Sexual Life (2005) as Sarah
- Stella (2005) TV-Series as Tamara (1 episode 2005)
- The Baxter (2005) as Caroline Swan
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) as Beth
- Daltry Calhoun (2005) as May
- Slither (2006) as Starla Grant
- The Sisters (2006) as Nancy Pecket
- Scrubs (2006) TV-Series as Dr. Kim Briggs (13 episodes 2006-2007)
- Invincible (2006) as Janet Cantrell
- Spider-Man 3 (2007) as Betty Brant
- Wainy Days (2007)TV-Series as Shelly (2 episodes 2007)
- Fred Claus (2007) as Charlene
- Comanche Moon (2008) TV-mini-series as Maggie
- Definitely, Maybe (2008) as Emily (Sarah)
- Meet Bill (2008) as Jess
- Meet Dave (2008) as Gina Morrison
- W. (2008) as Laura Bush
- Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008) as Miri
- Role Models (2008) as Beth
Upcoming
- Lovely, Still (2008) as Alex (awaiting release)
- The Uninvited (2009) as Rachael (awaiting release)8
Television
- Sex and the City
- Third Watch
- All My Children
- Scrubs (13 episodes over 3 seasons)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- Stella
- American Dad
References
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (2008-10-20). "Elizabeth Banks Fall's First Lady Elizabeth Banks Movie Spotlight Movies Entertainment Weekly 2". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
- ^ http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_10774008
- ^ James Mottram (2008-11-08). "Elizabeth Banks: from the top-shelf to First Lady in W.". The Times. Retrieved on 2008-11-07.
- ^ Strauss, Bob (2008-10-27). "Movies From first lady to Porno star actress Elizabeth Banks dishes the dirt Seattle Times Newspaper". The Seattle Times. Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
- ^ "Elizabeth Banks is Oliver Stone's Laura Bush Elizabeth Banks is Oliver Stone's Laura Bush - ComingSoon.net". ComingSoon.net (2008-03-26). Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
- ^ Bloom, Nate. "New Movies, Interfaith Connections - InterfaithFamily.com". InterFaithFamily.com. Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
- ^ "W stars back Obama for president Metro.co.uk". Metro.co.uk (2008-10-24). Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
- ^ Elizabeth Banks gets evil for "Sisters" horror - Yahoo.com
External links
- Elizabeth Banks at the Internet Movie Database
- Elizabeth Banks at Allmovie
- Elizabeth Banks at Yahoo! Movies
- AskMen feature on Banks
- Interview on Canada.Com by Maurie Sherman
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| Persondata | |
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| NAME | Banks, Elizabeth |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Mitchell, Elizabeth Maresal |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American actress |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1974-2-10 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pittsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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