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Anne Hathaway Profile |
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Birth Date: November 12, 1982
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Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Birth Name: Anne Whitney Hathaway
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Height: 5'8"
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Biography |
The daughter of a stage actress and an attorney, Anne
Hathaway was born on November 12th, 1982 in Brooklyn, New
York. She and her two brothers were raised in New Jersey,
where she led a tomboyish childhood and broke many bones.
In high school, though, she fully embraced her love and
affinity for singing and acting. She remains the only teen
to ever be accepted in the prestigious Barrow Group, an
acting workshop in New York. She performed at Carnegie Hall
in 1998 with the All Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus.
Three days later, she was cast in the TV series Get Real,
and her career was off and rolling.
Though short-lived, the family comedy-drama Get Real won a
legion of committed fans, especially for Hathaway's
character "Meghan Green." The young cast was nominated for a
Young Star Artist Award (ensemble). Despite the minor
successes, though, the show was cancelled after one season.
Hathaway simply shrugged and got on with her life, enrolling
at Vassar College.
becoming royalty
But acting remained an important part of her life. She
filmed her first movie, The Other Side of Heaven, in 2000.
In it she played "Jean Sabin," the love interest of a
conflicted member of the Church of Latter-Day Saints. The
role didn't propel her into the spotlight, but it did give
her valuable experience in film, which, in turn, probably
helped her win her next role.
During her audition for 2001's The Princess Diaries, Anne
won the lead role, in part, by accidentally falling off her
chair. Since the role demanded a klutsy-yet-charming lead
actress, Anne's handling of the mishap convinced director
Garry Marshall to hire her on the spot. She filmed in
England with legend Julie Andrews and promoted the film all
over Europe and North America. The role brought her a lot of
mainstream attention and earned her nominations for a Teen
Choice Award and an MTV Movie Award.
stage, screen, studies, star
In 2002, Hathaway took part in a stage production of
Carnival put on by the esteemed company City Center Encore!
She won the prestigious Clarence Derwent Award for her
performance, confirming her stage credibility. Meanwhile,
she appeared in a solid film adaptation of Charles Dickens'
Nicholas Nickleby.
Her latest film, Ella Enchanted, is slated for a spring 2004
release. Hathaway is currently working toward an English
Literature degree from Vassar College, and will reprise her
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Other
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First and only teenager admitted to the acting program at
the award-winning The Barrow Group in New York. Three days
before being cast in "Get Real" (1999), she performed in two
concerts at Carnegie Hall as member of All-Eastern U.S. High
School Honors Chorus.
Appeared at both 1999 Teen Choice Awards and 1999 Billboard
Awards, introducing musical acts.
In his column "Just for Variety" published on October 25,
2000 in Daily Variety, columnist Army Archerd quotes Garry
Marshall, the director of The Princess Diaries (2001): "The
multi-talented Hathaway is a combination Julia Roberts,
Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland."
Goes by the name Annie with all of her friends.
Has 2 brothers.
Attended Millburn High school.
Accidentally fell off of her chair during her audition for
the role of the klutzy princess in 'Princess Diaries, The
(2001)_ . She was hired on the spot.
Daughter of stage actress Kate McCauley.
Has the same name as William Shakespeare's wife, Anne
Hathaway.
Named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'.
Named one of Teen People Magazine's 25 Hottest Stars Under
25 in its June 2002 issue.
Won the Clarence Derwent Award for her performance as Lili
in the City Center Encores! production of Carnival (2002)
Is a vegetarian
Father Gerard is an Attorney, mother Kate is a
singer/actress.
Grew up in New Jersey
Was majoring in English & minoring in Women's Studies at
Vassar. Transferred to New York University in 2005.
Was nominated for the Paper Mill's "Rising Star Award" for
the best high school performance by an actress in New Jersey
was nominated for the 2002 Teens Choice Award in the Best
Actress/Comedy (Princess Diaries) series category
In 1998, was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an
Actress in a Leading Role at the Papermill Playhouse "Rising
Star Awards", an award given to high schools across New
Jersey. Ironically, she was nominated for playing the
Princess in "Once Upon A Matress". To further the irony, she
lost to a girl who was played the exact same role. The
nomination billet listed her as Annie Hathaway.
Parents Gerard and Kate attended La Salle University in
Philadelphia during the 1970s graduating one year apart.
Everyone knows that The Princess Diaries (2001) was her
breakthrough role, but it is a little known fact that she
auditioned for that part on her way to New Zealand to
co-star in another film with Christopher Gorham. She
reported to others on the set that she felt really good
about the audition. Film-makers knew that she would be a big
star, so the film in question, The Other Side of Heaven
(2001), was delayed in post production and released after
The Princess Diaries (2001) in order to capitalize on her
stardom.
Was considered for the role of Christine Daae in Phantom of
the Opera(2004)
Was not available for role of Christine Daae in Phantom of
the Opera due to contractual obligation to Disney for
Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement. The two movies had
overlapping filming schedules.
Shares her birthday with actor Ryan Gosling
Attended Wyoming School in Millburn, New Jersey.
Has mainly Irish and English ancestry.
Has stated that she would only appear nude/topless in a film
if she felt it would add significance to it. She appeared
topless for the first time in Havoc.
Has a dog named Esmerelda. |
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