Annette Bening

Annette Bening portrays Susan Hart, a recovering alcoholic who's about to embark on a new life and become the object of alien affection in Columbia's What Planet Are You From? - 3/2000

Biography

Born 05/29/1958

Revered by film directors for her ability to take characters into deep, unexpected, emotional places, Annette Bening was a Tony-nominated stage actress before parlaying her dramatic intensity into award-worthy film performances. Early in her movie career, she made an impression as a...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
  • In 2004, received National Board of Review Award for Best Actress
  • In 2000, received BAFTA Film Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Highlights

  • In 2008, Played the editor of a prominent fashion magazine in Diane English's female ensemble "The Women," a remake of the 1936 play by Clare Boothe Luce
  • In 2006, Played an unstable mother in the film adaptation of Augusten Burroughs' "Running With Scissors"; received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy
  • In 2006, Portrayed the title role in "Mrs. Harris" (HBO); received Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for Best Actress

Family & Companions

  • Andrew Lack: worked at NBC News; dated; no longer together
  • Ed Begley: dated briefly
  • Ned Bellamy: dated in college; co-founder of the Actors' Gang

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