Annette Bening

Annette Bening

Age: 67 years old
Born: May 29, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, USA
Annette Carol Bening (born May 29, 1958) is an American actress. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has received many accolades, including a BAFTA Award and two Golden Globes as well as nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, two Tony Awards, and five Academy Awards. Bening began her ...career on stage with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival company in 1980, and played Lady Macbeth in 1984 at the American Conservatory Theater. She made her Broadway debut in the Tina Howe play Coastal Disturbances (1987) for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. She played the title role in a Geffen Playhouse production of Hedda Gabler (1999). She returned to Broadway in the revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons (2019) earning another Tony nomination for Best Actress in a Play. Bening won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for playing a materialistic wife in American Beauty (1999), and received nominations for five Academy Awards for her roles in The Grifters (1990), American Beauty, Being Julia (2004), The Kids Are All Right (2010), and Nyad (2023). She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for playing the title role in the television film Mrs. Harris (2005). Her other notable films include Postcards from the Edge (1990), Bugsy (1991), Richard III (1995), The American President (1995), 20th Century Women (2016), Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool (2017), The Seagull (2018), The Report (2019), Captain Marvel (2019), and Death on the Nile (2022).
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Late Night with Seth Meyers

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TV | 2024
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One Episode
Apples Never Fall

Apples Never Fall

TV | 2024
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7 Episodes
NYAD

NYAD

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One Episode
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The Late Late Show with James Corden

The Late Late Show with James Corden

TV | 2022
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One Episode
The Kelly Clarkson Show

The Kelly Clarkson Show

TV | 2022
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2 Episodes
A Night at the Academy Museum

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Movie | 2021
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Stars in the House

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TV | 2020
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One Episode
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Movie | 2019
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Movie | 2019
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The Report

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Movie | 2019
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Movie | 2019
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The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts

Movie | 2019
Narrator (voice)
The Seagull

The Seagull

Movie | 2018
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Life Itself

Movie | 2018
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Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal

Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal

Movie | 2018
Self (archive footage)
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

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Movie | 2017
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The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

TV | 2017
Self - Guest
One Episode
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

TV | 2017
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One Episode
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

TV | 2017
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One Episode
Rules Don't Apply

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Movie | 2016
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20th Century Women

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Movie | 2016
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Movie | 2015
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The Search

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Movie | 2014
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And the Oscar Goes To...

Movie | 2014
Self - Interviewee
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

TV | 2014
Self - Guest
One Episode
The Face of Love

The Face of Love

Movie | 2013
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Girl Most Likely

Movie | 2012
Zelda
Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks

Movie | 2012
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Ginger & Rosa

Ginger & Rosa

Movie | 2012
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The Kids Are All Right

The Kids Are All Right

Movie | 2010
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Mother and Child

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Movie | 2009
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Movie | 2009
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Movie | 2009
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The Women

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Movie | 2008
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14 Women

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Movie | 2007
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Movie | 2006
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Movie | 2006
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Movie | 2006
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Movie | 2006
Holly Dancer (segment "Coastal Disturbances")
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Movie | 2006
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Today

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TV | 2006
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One Episode
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

TV | 2006
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One Episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV | 2006
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2 Episodes
The Early Show

The Early Show

TV | 2006
Self
One Episode
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

TV | 2006
Self - Host
One Episode
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

TV | 2005
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One Episode
The View

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TV | 2005
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2 Episodes
Being Julia

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Movie | 2004
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Beyond the 'Open Range'

Beyond the 'Open Range'

Movie | 2004
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Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

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Movie | 2004
Self (archive footage)
The Sopranos

The Sopranos

TV | 2004
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One Episode
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

TV | 2004
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2 Episodes
Open Range

Open Range

Movie | 2003
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Liberty's Kids

Liberty's Kids

TV | 2002
Abigail Adams (voice)
One Episode
What Planet Are You From?

What Planet Are You From?

Movie | 2000
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American Beauty: Look Closer...

Movie | 2000
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Movie | 2000
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American Beauty

Movie | 1999
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Movie | 1999
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Movie | 1999
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Movie | 1998
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Mars Attacks!

Movie | 1996
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Richard III

Movie | 1995
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The American President

The American President

Movie | 1995
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The Oscars

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TV | 1995
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6 Episodes
Love Affair

Love Affair

Movie | 1994
Terry McKay
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Movie | 1994
Self (archive footage)
Spécial cinéma

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TV | 1992
Self
One Episode
Bugsy

Bugsy

Movie | 1991
Virginia Hill
Regarding Henry

Regarding Henry

Movie | 1991
Sarah Turner
Guilty by Suspicion

Guilty by Suspicion

Movie | 1991
Ruth Merrill
Postcards from the Edge

Postcards from the Edge

Movie | 1990
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The Grifters

The Grifters

Movie | 1990
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Movie | 1989
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The Great Outdoors

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Movie | 1988
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Hostage

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Movie | 1988
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Miami Vice

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TV | 1987
Vicky
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TV | 1987
Karen Leland / Maloy
One Episode
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Movie | 1986
Ann Tillman
Behind the Lines

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Movie
Narrator (voice)
Turn of Mind

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Movie
Dr. Jennifer White
Lucky

Lucky

TV
Priscilla
One Episode
The Dutton Ranch

The Dutton Ranch

TV
Beulah Jackson
One Episode
The Bride!

The Bride!

Movie | 2026
Dr. Euphronious
Heightened Scrutiny

Heightened Scrutiny

Movie | 2025
Self
Poolman

Poolman

Movie | 2024
Diane Espilnade
NYAD

NYAD

Movie | 2023
Diana Nyad
Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile

Movie | 2022
Euphemia Bouc
Jerry & Marge Go Large

Jerry & Marge Go Large

Movie | 2022
Marge Selbee
A Night at the Academy Museum

A Night at the Academy Museum

Movie | 2021
Self
Georgetown

Georgetown

Movie | 2019
Amanda Brecht
Hope Gap

Hope Gap

Movie | 2019
Grace
The Report

The Report

Movie | 2019
Dianne Feinstein
Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

Movie | 2019
Supreme Intelligence / Dr. Wendy Lawson
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts

The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts

Movie | 2019
Narrator (voice)
The Seagull

The Seagull

Movie | 2018
Irina Arkadina
Life Itself

Life Itself

Movie | 2018
Dr. Cait Morris
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal

Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal

Movie | 2018
Self (archive footage)
Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

Movie | 2017
Gloria Grahame
Rules Don't Apply

Rules Don't Apply

Movie | 2016
Lucy Mabrey
20th Century Women

20th Century Women

Movie | 2016
Dorothea
Danny Collins

Danny Collins

Movie | 2015
Mary Sinclair
The Search

The Search

Movie | 2014
Helen
And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To...

Movie | 2014
Self - Interviewee
The Face of Love

The Face of Love

Movie | 2013
Nikki Lostorm
Girl Most Likely

Girl Most Likely

Movie | 2012
Zelda
Ruby Sparks

Ruby Sparks

Movie | 2012
Gertrude
Ginger & Rosa

Ginger & Rosa

Movie | 2012
Bella
The Kids Are All Right

The Kids Are All Right

Movie | 2010
Nic
Mother and Child

Mother and Child

Movie | 2009
Karen
Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…

Miloš Forman: What Doesn't Kill You…

Movie | 2009
Self
PoliWood

PoliWood

Movie | 2009
Self
The Women

The Women

Movie | 2008
Sylvie Fowler
14 Women

14 Women

Movie | 2007
Narrator (voice)
Running with Scissors

Running with Scissors

Movie | 2006
Deirdre Burroughs
Mrs. Harris

Mrs. Harris

Movie | 2006
Jean Harris
Who Needs Sleep?

Who Needs Sleep?

Movie | 2006
Self
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

Movie | 2006
Holly Dancer (segment "Coastal Disturbances")
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel

The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel

Movie | 2006
Self
Being Julia

Being Julia

Movie | 2004
Julia Lambert
Beyond the 'Open Range'

Beyond the 'Open Range'

Movie | 2004
Self
Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Sesame Street: Cookie Monster's Best Bites

Movie | 2004
Self (archive footage)
Open Range

Open Range

Movie | 2003
Sue Barlow
What Planet Are You From?

What Planet Are You From?

Movie | 2000
Susan Anderson
American Beauty: Look Closer...

American Beauty: Look Closer...

Movie | 2000
Self
The Directors: Milos Forman

The Directors: Milos Forman

Movie | 2000
Self
American Beauty

American Beauty

Movie | 1999
Carolyn Burnham
In Dreams

In Dreams

Movie | 1999
Claire Cooper
Forever Hollywood

Forever Hollywood

Movie | 1999
Self
The Siege

The Siege

Movie | 1998
Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger
Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!

Movie | 1996
Barbara Land
Richard III

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Movie | 1995
Queen Elizabeth
The American President

The American President

Movie | 1995
Sydney Ellen Wade
Love Affair

Love Affair

Movie | 1994
Terry McKay
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Movie | 1994
Self (archive footage)
Bugsy

Bugsy

Movie | 1991
Virginia Hill
Regarding Henry

Regarding Henry

Movie | 1991
Sarah Turner
Guilty by Suspicion

Guilty by Suspicion

Movie | 1991
Ruth Merrill
Postcards from the Edge

Postcards from the Edge

Movie | 1990
Evelyn Ames
The Grifters

The Grifters

Movie | 1990
Myra Langtry
Valmont

Valmont

Movie | 1989
Merteuil
The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors

Movie | 1988
Kate Craig
Hostage

Hostage

Movie | 1988
Jill
Manhunt for Claude Dallas

Manhunt for Claude Dallas

Movie | 1986
Ann Tillman
Behind the Lines

Behind the Lines

Movie
Narrator (voice)
Turn of Mind

Turn of Mind

Movie
Dr. Jennifer White