Anna Kendrick  (Anna Cooke Kendrick)  was born on August 9, 1985, in Portland, Maine, United States.

Film Career. Anna Kendrick is an American actress and singer known for her versatility and talent in both film and music.

Education and Training. Anna Kendrick began acting at a young age and attended Deering High School in Portland. She started her career in theater before transitioning to film.

Early Career. Anna Kendrick gained prominence with her role in "Up in the Air" (2009), which earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She became one of Hollywood's young stars.

Personal Life. Anna Kendrick's personal life has remained relatively private, but she is known for her candid personality and sense of humor.

Interests and Hobbies. In addition to acting, Anna Kendrick has a music career and has contributed to film soundtracks. She has also authored a memoir titled "Scrappy Little Nobody."

Important Films:

"Up in the Air" (2009): Anna Kendrick plays Natalie Keener, a young colleague of a travel consultant (played by George Clooney) who is trying to change her field. The film explores themes of identity and change.

"Pitch Perfect" (2012): Anna Kendrick is Beca Mitchell, a college student with a talent for singing. The film follows the adventures of a group of girls participating in a cappella singing competitions.

"Into the Woods" (2014): Anna Kendrick portrays Cinderella in this film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's musical. The film blends various fairy tale stories.

"The Accountant" (2016): Anna Kendrick co-stars with Ben Affleck in this thriller. Kendrick plays an accountant who uncovers dangerous secrets.

Filmography

Camp (2003) - Director: Todd Graff

Rocket Science (2007) - Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Twilight (2008) - Director: Catherine Hardwicke

Elsewhere (2009) - Director: Nathan Hope

The Marc Pease Experience (2009) - Director: Todd Louiso

Up in the Air (2009) - Director: Jason Reitman

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) - Director: Edgar Wright

50/50 (2011) - Director: Jonathan Levine

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) - Director: Bill Condon

What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) - Director: Kirk Jones

End of Watch (2012) - Director: David Ayer

Pitch Perfect (2012) - Director: Jason Moore

The Company You Keep (2012) - Director: Robert Redford

Drinking Buddies (2013) - Director: Joe Swanberg

Rapture-Palooza (2013) - Director: Paul Middleditch

The Last Five Years (2014) - Director: Richard LaGravenese

Into the Woods (2014) - Director: Rob Marshall

Cake (2014) - Director: Daniel Barnz

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) - Director: Elizabeth Banks

Mr. Right (2015) - Director: Paco Cabezas

The Hollars (2016) - Director: John Krasinski

Get a Job (2016) - Director: Dylan Kidd

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (2016) - Director: Jake Szymanski

Trolls (2016) - Director: Mike Mitchell (Voice role)

Table 19 (2017) - Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Pitch Perfect 3 (2017) - Director: Trish Sie

A Simple Favor (2018) - Director: Paul Feig

Noelle (2019) - Director: Marc Lawrence

Trolls World Tour (2020) - Director: Walt Dohrn (Voice role)

AWARDS

Academy Awards (Oscars):

Best Supporting Actress: Nominated for "Up in the Air" (2009).

Golden Globe Awards:

Received a nomination for "Up in the Air".

BAFTA Awards:

Best Supporting Actress: Nominated for "Up in the Air".

Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG):

Received nominations for "Up in the Air".

Tony Awards:

Best Featured Actress in a Musical: Nominated for her role in "High Society" on Broadway (1998).