Scene from Valmont (1989)

Alternate Names: Annette Carol Bening, Ανέτ Μπένινγκ, Аннетт Бенінг, آنت بنینگ, ანეტ ბენინგი, 아네트 베닝

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Manhunt for Claude Dallas (1986) as Ann Tillman

Most Important Roles:

• American Beauty (1999) as Carolyn Burnham
• Mars Attacks! (1996) as Barbara Land
• Open Range (2003) as Sue Barlow
• Bugsy (1991) as Virginia Hill
• The Great Outdoors (1988) as Kate Craig
• What Planet Are You From? (2000) as Susan Anderson
• Regarding Henry (1991) as Sarah Turner
• A Night at the Academy Museum (2021) as Self
• Guilty by Suspicion (1991) as Ruth Merrill
• Postcards from the Edge (1990) as Evelyn Ames

Career Highlights:

• American Beauty (1999)
• Mars Attacks! (1996)
• Open Range (2003)
• Bugsy (1991)
• The Great Outdoors (1988)
• What Planet Are You From? (2000)
• Regarding Henry (1991)
• A Night at the Academy Museum (2021)
• Guilty by Suspicion (1991)
• Postcards from the Edge (1990)

Awards:

• Donostia Award (2004)
• Theatre World Award (1987)
• Crystal Award (2011)
• BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (2006)
• Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (2024)
• Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award (2024)

Annette Carol Bening, born May 29, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is an accomplished American actress with a career spanning over four decades. She began her career on stage with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival company in 1980 and made her Broadway debut in 'Coastal Disturbances' (1987), earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Bening gained prominence for her role as Myra Lang in 'The Grifters' (1990). She has received numerous accolades, including two Golden Globes and a BAFTA Award for her roles in films like 'American Beauty' (1999) and 'Being Julia' (2004), among others. Her notable works also include 'Postcards from the Edge' (1990), 'Bugsy' (1991), and 'The Kids Are All Right' (2010).