Anna Kendrick

Actor

Anna Kendrick is a versatile American actress and singer who rose to international fame with her Academy Award-nominated performance in the 2009 drama Up in the Air. Born in Portland, Maine, she began her career as a child actress in theater, earning a Tony Award nomination at just 12 years old for her role in the Broadway musical High Society. Kendrick cemented her status as a household name and pop culture icon by starring as Beca Mitchell in the massively successful Pitch Perfect franchise, where she also scored a multi-platinum hit single with the song "Cups." Known for her sharp, witty comedic timing and relatable charm, she has seamlessly transitioned between major studio comedies, indie dramas, and musical films, while also making her directorial debut with the 2023 crime drama Woman of the Hour.