Anna Kendrick is a recognizable face in Hollywood who is popular for her role as Jessica Stanley in The Twilight Saga as well as for her appearance in several hit films. She was nominated for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2009 comedy-drama Up in the Air. She achieved further fame and visibility through her roles in the musical comedy film series Pitch Perfect and films like Into the Woods, End of Watch, Trolls, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and A Simple Favor, to name a few.
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Anna Kendrick Biography
Anna Kendrick was born on the 9th of August 1985, in Portland, Maine, United States of America. She’s currently 37 years old
| Birth Name | Anna Cooke Kendrick |
| Nickname | Rabies |
| Date of Birth | August 9, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Portland, Maine, U.S. |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Profession | Actress, Singer, Author |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | English, Irish, and Scottish |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Religion | Christianity |
Family and Education
Anna Kendrick is the youngest child of Janice (née Cooke), an accountant, and William Kendrick, a history teacher who also works in finance. Ronald and Ruth (née Small) Cooke were her maternal grandparents. She has an older brother, Michael Cooke Kendrick, who is also an actor known for his appearance in the 2000 film Looking for an Echo.
Kendrick attended Longfellow Elementary School, then Lincoln Middle School, and later graduated from Deering High School in Portland in 2003.
Anna Kendrick Personal Life
Anna Kendrick is in a relationship with actor Bill Hader.
She began dating British cinematographer, Ben Richardson, in 2014. She met him on the sets of Drinking Buddies, and while filming the movie, the two developed feelings for each other. They broke up in 2020. Previously, she was in a relationship with English director, Edgar Wright.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 2 inches Centimeters – 157 cm Meters – 1.57 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 48 kg Pounds – 106 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 34-25-35 |
| Body shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Petite Body |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Anna debuted in the 2003 musical film Camp, playing the role of Fritzi Wagner. She achieved fame for her supporting role as Jessica Stanley in The Twilight Saga from 2008 to 2012.
Television Debut
Anna Kendrick’s first guest appeared in the American musical comedy-drama series Viva Laughlin in 2007 in an episode titled “What a Whale Wants”.
Singing Debut
Anna dropped her first single titled “Cups” in 2013, which charted at no. 6 on US Billboard Hot 100.
Famous For
Playing Jessica Stanley in the romantic fantasy Twilight franchise as well as starring as Beca Mitchell in the musical comedy film series Pitch Perfect.
Favorites
- Movies – The Women (1939), Hot Fuzz (2006), Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
- Rap Song – Get It Together (By Beastie Boys)
- Restaurant – Taco Bell
Anna Kendrick Net Worth
As of 2024, Anna Kendrick has a net worth of $20 million US dollars which she earned from appearing in films, television, and on stage. Having landed subsequent roles in high-profile Hollywood films, she has established herself as an actress in the industry making it big from every appearance. She lives in a luxurious house worth about $1 million in Los Angeles, California, United States. She owns a Toyota Prius Hybrid.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – annakendrick47
- Instagram – annakendrick47
- Twitter – AnnaKendrick47
Anna Kendrick Facts
Beginning her acting career as a child, she appeared in several theater productions in New York City.
Her performance in the 1998 Broadway musical “High Society” earned her acclaim and Theater World Award. She was also nominated for Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Tony Awards.
She launched her memoir “Scrappy Little Nobody” on November 15, 2016.
Anna has appeared in music videos such as “Pow Pow”, “Do it Anyway” and “Cups (When I’m Gone)”,
She has a dog named Spinee.
In 2011, Anna ranked #15 on the list of “25 Beauties and Hotties at 25” by People magazine.
In 2018, She appeared in a television commercial for Hilton Hotels.
In 2021, she headlined Stowaway, a science-fiction thriller, starring Daniel Dae Kim, Shamier Anderson, and Toni Collette. The film was released on April 22.
Kendrick starred as a series regular, Darby Carter, in the first season of the HBO Max romantic comedy anthology series Love Life. In season two, she appeared as a guest as well as served as an executive producer.