Elizabeth Banks

Elizabeth Banks is an American actress, producer, screenwriter, and director born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on February 10, 1974.

Elizabeth Banks is an American actress, producer, screenwriter, and director born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on February 10, 1974. She is known for film roles in the Spider-Man trilogy, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, The Hunger Games series, and Pitch Perfect, as well as for directing Pitch Perfect 2, Charlie's Angels, and Cocaine Bear. She is well known to Canadian audiences through major North American film franchises and releases such as The Hunger Games, Pitch Perfect, and Charlie's Angels.

Early life and career

Elizabeth Banks was born Elizabeth Maresal Mitchell in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. She began her screen career with the film Surrender Dorothy in 1998 and later built a broad acting career across film and television.

Acting roles

Banks has appeared in major films including the Spider-Man trilogy, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, W., Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Pitch Perfect, and The Hunger Games franchise. Her work also includes television appearances and recurring recognition for supporting roles.

Directing and producing

Banks made her feature directing debut with Pitch Perfect 2 in 2015. She later directed Charlie's Angels (2019) and Cocaine Bear (2023), while also working as a producer through Brownstone Productions, which she co-founded with her husband Max Handelman in 2002.

Personal life

Banks married sportswriter and producer Max Handelman in 2003. They have two children.