Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick was the daughter of Janice Cooke who was an accountant, as well as William Kendrick (a teacher). Michael Cooke Kendrick, her older brother, has also performed. She is of English, Irish, and Scottish descent.For her role in the role of "Dinah" in "High Society" on Broadway, Anna Kendrick was nominated for a Tony Award (second youngest ever) in addition to an award from the Drama Desk Award, and a Fany Award (best actress featured in the musical). Her spectacular performance landed her the Drama League and Theatre World Award.She was the lead actress in Cabaret's Kit Kat Club at "Carnegie Hall Live" in Great Performances: My Favorite Broadway The Leading Ladies (1999) (TV). She was privileged to be working with choreographer Scott Ellis, choreographer Susan Stroman as well as other famous performers in the New York City Opera House. Anna starred in Camp (2003) and was nominated for the Broadway Tony Award for Best actress (Featured role in a musical) for her role in High Society. She was the second-youngest nominee (after 1991's Tony winner, Daisy Eagan) in Tony history. George Clooney ridiculed her on the set of their movie Up in the Air (2009) due to her flying from and to this set to Twilight (2008)'s filming the same time.Was Jason Reitman's first and only choice to play Natalie Keener in the film Up in the Air (2009).Ranked #15 in People's "25 Beauties (and Hotties) at 25" list in 2011.Jason Reitman played her in Up in the Air (2009) after watching her performance in Rocket Science (2007).Only actress of the "Twilight" Saga who was recognized for an Oscar, while the  series was in production. In the year 2010, she was nominated in the second and third installments of the show. Has the distinction of having appeared in three large screen musicals - Into the Woods (2014),






 

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