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Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornFebruary 10, 1974
Age52
BirthplacePittsfield, Massachusetts, USA
Zodiac SignAquarius - (see also Elizabeth Banks's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForRoles in 'The Hunger Games', 'Pitch Perfect', and '30 Rock'; director of 'Pitch Perfect 2' and 'Charlie's Angels' (2019).

Intro

Elizabeth Banks is an American actress, director, and producer known for her versatile work in film and television. She gained prominence through roles in popular movies such as 'The Hunger Games' series and 'Pitch Perfect', and is also recognized for her efforts behind the camera as a filmmaker.

Early Life & Background

Elizabeth Banks was born Elizabeth Irene Mitchell in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude and later earned a Master of Fine Arts from the American Conservatory Theater.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role as Effie Trinket in 'The Hunger Games' film series (2012–2015).
  • Starred as Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the 'Pitch Perfect' franchise (2012–2017).
  • Directed and produced 'Pitch Perfect 2' (2015), which became the highest-grossing musical comedy film at the time.
  • Recurring role as Avery Jessup on NBC's '30 Rock', earning two Primetime Emmy nominations.
  • Directed and produced 'Charlie's Angels' (2019).

Trivia

  • Changed her professional name from Elizabeth Mitchell to Elizabeth Banks to avoid confusion with another actress.
  • She is a co-founder of the production company Brownstone Productions with her husband, Max Handelman.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Elizabeth Banks?

Elizabeth Banks is 52 years old.

When was Elizabeth Banks born?

Elizabeth Banks was born the 10 February 1974.

Where is Elizabeth Banks from?

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About February 10th, 1974, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 10, 1974, the Soviet Union launched the Mars 4 space probe, which was designed to study the Martian atmosphere and surface. This mission was part of the Soviet space program's efforts to explore Mars during the 1970s.
  • Day of the week: February 10th, 1974 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Love's Theme by Love Unlimited Orchestra
  • #1 UK song: Tiger Feet by Mud
  • Popular movie: Young Frankenstein directed by Mel Brooks

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Banks
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006969/