Anna Maria Louisa Italiano (September 17, 1931 – June 6, 2005), known professionally as
Anne Bancroft, was an American actress associated with the
method acting school, having studied under
Lee Strasberg. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft was acknowledged for her work in film, theatre and television. She won one
Academy Award, three
BAFTA Awards, two
Golden Globes, two
Tony Awards and two
Emmy Awards, and several other awards and nominations.