Anne Bancroft Interview | Charlie Rose 2000

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The late great actress, Anne Bancroft was guest on The 'Charlie Rose' Show during this 4-25-2000 interview, and this rebroadcast airing in 2005. She discusses her current film atcthe time, Up At The Villa, and her major film roles, including Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate, and Annie Sullivan, in The Miracle Worker and most of her career in this rare intimate interview.
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ANNE BANCROFT (born Anna Maria Louisa Italiano; 1931 - 2005) was an American actress, director, screenwriter and singer. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, Bancroft received an Academy Award, three BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. She is one of only 24 thespians to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting.
Associated with the method acting technique, having studied under Lee Strasberg at the Actors Studio, Bancroft made her film debut in the noir thriller Don't Bother to Knock (1952). Following a string of repetitive and glamorous supporting roles, her film career took a toll with executives reluctant to cast her in prestige roles. In 1958 Bancroft made her Broadway debut with the play Two for the Seesaw, winning the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play. The following year she portrayed Anne Sullivan in the original Broadway production of The Miracle Worker, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play. Following her continued success on stage, Bancroft's film career was revived when she was cast in the acclaimed film adaptation of The Miracle Worker (1962) for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her film career further progressed with Oscar nominated performances in The Pumpkin Eater (1964), The Graduate (1967), The Turning Point (1977), and Agnes of God (1985). Bancroft continued to act in the latter half of her life, with prominent roles in The Elephant Man (1980), Garbo Talks (1984), To Be or Not to Be (1983), 84 Charing Cross Road (1987), Torch Song Trilogy (1988), Home for the Holidays (1995), Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995), G.I. Jane (1997), and Great Expectations (1998). She received multiple Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including for the television films Broadway Bound (1992), Deep in My Heart (1999), for which she won, and The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (2003). Bancroft died on June 6, 2005, at the age of 73, following her battle with uterine cancer. She was married to actor and comedian Mel Brooks, with whom she had a son named Max.
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[@RyanHLee-nc7hg]

Annie Bancroft was one of the most wondrous human beings who ever existed, a bawdy but ethereal presence who captivated everyone who encountered her, most especially her extraordinary husband.

[@jimnewcombe7584]

Interesting... especially as it's mathematically and historically impossible for you to know even one billionth of all the people that ever existed.

[@magnus9165]

The relationship between her and Mel Brooks was great to see and watch.

[@lauralutz4538]

@@jimnewcombe7584Not impossible to recount all the people one encounters in one’s own life experience is the assumed meaning…

[@jimnewcombe7584]

@@lauralutz4538 I'd say it is impossible to know truly even the closest people we encounter, let alone the cosmos which is an individual, and presumably "knowing them" depends upon them speaking, because it's speech which permits psychological revelation. But then we can encounter someone through written language, and clearly encountering Anne Bancroft is a raindrop in a river compared with Shakespeare, or William Blake, or Emily Dickinson.

[@joejones9520]

@@jimnewcombe7584 even that we're connecting thru a random comment is a statistical miracle

[@julietteyork6293]

I love that she devoted herself to raising her child, but was honest in conveying it wasn’t always easy.

[@abosworth]

Funny they both mention how accessible older films and interviews are with tapes and such. Here I am in 2024 watching on KZbin. Just watched The Graduate for the first time a few nights ago. She certainly lives on through her work. She left a mark on the world. ❤

[@IsabelSantosCunha1972]

I was, i am and i always will be in awe of Anne Bancroft. She is one of the greatest and most underrated actresses that ever lived. A woman so gracious, such class... Some people should never die.

[@doreekaplan2589]

Seems "underrated" is a new favorite word whether true or NOT about some noteworthies nowadays. There are so many accurate, true, interesting, informative things to say about others that are relevant with some kind of meaning.

[@user-rz6bc2cl3c]

@IsabelSantosCunha1972 @ arthur, to each his or her own, just a matter of degrees. We BOTH agree that Miss Bancroft was a superb actress in any event or to any degree. Thanks, Arthur for your welcome and received, comments!

[@tiffsaver]

I first saw her in "The Miracle Worker," and have been enthralled ever since. I must have watched "The Graduate" a hundred times, just to see her and fall in love all over again. She was a National Treasure.

[@robertmcgowan4149]

One of the greats! A beautiful human being inside & out. We will never see your likes again!!!

[@voicegirl555]

Happy Happy 90th Birthday Anne Bancroft! You are so very missed! What a terrific actress you were! You never gave a bad performance. Thank you for all the films you left behind.

[@caroleann_2142]

The Wonderful Anna Maria Louisa Italiano. Loved her.❤😊

[@joevasquez3434]

I think, what the great Anne Bancroft is saying is that the journey to finding that personal peace can eventually becomes the journey itself. She' was such an amazing lady. God Bless her.

[@MarlaLukofsky7]

I adored Anne Bancroft since her earliest roles. She was a star from the get go. My favorite still is The Miracle Worker. She worked miracles in everything she did.

[@brianmorecombe2726]

Fantastic actress.She was brilliant as Mrs Robinson.She also acted the part as a society sociallite in Elephant Man who came to John Merricks house to applaud him for his love of literature.A great actress and great memories of her on film.

[@pjchj3599]

Her acting in Great Expectations is beyond Oscars require!!! I love her acting in that

[@claudial.gonzalez4268]

Helene Hanff in “84 Crossing Road “ with Anthony Hopkins is UNFORGETTABLE! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@siliconesal]

Her best quote ever on her husband “He’s the life and soul of the party and a pain in the ass to me …” 😂👌

[@user-rz6bc2cl3c]

Anne was one of the most UNDERRATED actresses of all-time. She had it all, just don't understand why she didn't dominate the acting community. Maybe, she needed better representation. Very sophisticated and highly intelligent woman. Could play just about any role. Bravo, Annie, RIP, and thanks for all the great memories in your career.

[@arthurnewmanltd5670]

Do not agree that she was under rated. Considered a great actress and won many awards. Did the Graduate at age 36 and then had a child. Will be remembered forever for the Miracle Worker and the Graduate. Many women don’t get opportunities in Hollywood as they age.

[@kdmdlo]

She is just fantastic! How hard must it have been for Mel to outlive this woman by 18 years (so far).

[@lucadantiga5316]

How much I love her, not only a Great actress, she was a sort of living heart

[@preetakumar6593]

@@rebeccassweetmusic4632 Can you provide a timestamp for when she speaks about it?

[@wotan10950]

One of America’s foremost dramatic (and comedic) actresses. Gone way too soon. My father was in the same class in high school - in the Bronx. Her real name was Anna Italiano.

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@CashMacGregor]

she also seemed to be aware that she would always be beautiful at every stage of her life and aged gracefully. one of my first hollywood crushes.

[@myfriendisaac]

During my 1st visit to Los Angeles, we left a restaurant and we were standing on her Hollywood Star! I told my friends of her brilliant performances 💐💝🎬

[@ytubesuks890]

I've been a fan of Anne Bancroft's since 1987 when she starred in '84 Charing Cross Road' opposite of Anthony Hopkins. She was gone MUCH to soon! RIP Anne.

[@giusymastrogiacomo4879]

She was half Italian...She played the part of Maria Maddalena in Zeffirelli's movie about Jesus

[@patmctallica3522]

One of the most attractive woman at age 40+ ever! A real lady, a real and few pure talent, the full package of manners and winning people or the audiance.

[@WavvyPrince]

She deserved to be a 2 time Oscar winner & she should’ve been.

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@joecastillo4884]

Hard to believe she passed away only 5 years later, in 2005. A true, consumate actress, she was!

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@gregoryhoover2388]

This is a quality person .

[@husseinm.4723]

Simply the best. An incandescent talent taken much too soon..

[@julietteyork6293]

She and Mel must have had a home filled with wonderful conversation, loads of laughs, great friendship and abiding love. How blessed they were. Today I saw the hilarious Jiminy Glick (Martin Short) interview with Mel Brooks. Watch it when you need to laugh. When you consider Anne in “The Miracle Worker” and “The Graduate” - two such vastly different roles - you can’t help but be in awe of her talent. RIP.

[@fob1xxl]

Brilliant actress! My favorites, "The Turning Point", "The Graduate" and "Fatso" ! Her range is amazing ! Thanks for all the great gears of entertainment ! 💙👍

[@damongipson-dg8pc]

Yesss my favorite of hers is the turning point

[@ashlincobb4274]

Anne Bancroft is such a beautiful and confident women, its sad that she passed away in 2005 tho if she was still alive she would been the celebrities with a good heart for the other different people in the world This is my favorite part when she mentioned about Whole Foods 36:34

[@tiffsaver]

Pt. III: When she said how much men liked the seduction aspect of The Graduate, it evoked spontaneous laughter from both of them. But no other actress in the world could have performed it with the brilliance of Bancroft. Trust me, NO ONE.

[@Autostade67]

A great lesson that only a great actor has the security to give (even though Anne seems to have been touched with that healthy insecurity which I believe is another sign of greatness): just be honest about your life. It was good to learn that she took time off to raise her son...I always thought it was that no one was offering her parts. We lost her too soon but she left a marvellous record of talent. I would have loved to have seen her in 'Two for the Seesaw'.

[@OhSankYouDoktor]

Total class! She was so talented, so committed to her husband and son. Taken way too soon.

[@douglaswhite9524]

Oh, how I miss her!!!

[@susanconnorny]

Her insight…”She had dreams, and she had dreams that could not be fulfilled, because things had happened.” Beautifully said. What a mind she had.

[@mony2934]

May your gracious soul rest in peace, Anne Bancroft 🙏

[@robertbruce2128]

Charlie Rose: “It is said-and you can correct me if this is a wrong assumption-that you and Mr. Brooks have one of the great relationships.” Anne Bancroft: “Oh, I can’t wait to get home and tell him.” Genius!

[@VCJS31]

She's an incredibly talented actress, especially in The Miracle Worker and The Elephant Man.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

And as the OCD overly solicitous middleaged mother to Sissy Spacek's pre-suicidally overly dutiful character in the film Goodnight, Mother.

[@Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

Miracle worker is truly a miracle. Her Patty Duke dinner scene is one of the best scenes in cinema history. It's shame people only talk about Joan Crawford and Bette Davis and the fued.

[@mathew21686]

Anne caused a major controversy at the Oscar’s when she kissed Sidney Poitier on the cheek after handing him his Oscar for best actor. That historic moment caused more controversy than celebration. Sidney and Anne’s moment of embrace offended so many people who persecuted them by complaining to the academy and the studios. As well, Anne’s genuine reaction of excitement and happiness was so offensive that she received death threats. Whenever I heard about such things being so controversial I would say “I can’t believe” that happened. But given our past and the way things are currently going I stopped believing that such things could happen.

[@wormsnake1]

What’s a woman. A brilliant actor and so natural in this interview.x

[@dontcare9689]

She was so beautiful when she was young

[@308W82]

This interview is priceless! She is so full of life and energy, and her ebullience shines! From her truly powerful and virtuosic performance in "The Miracle Worker" thankfully also captured on film, garnering her Oscar win to the aging seductress of Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate", she remains one Theatre and Film's most cherished actresses! And this interview shows just how she accomplished it -- with the love of her acting profession, her tremendously hard work, her terrific sense of humor (NO surprise whatsoever that the love of her life was Mel Brooks), and her thoroughly charming personality. OH -- just wish we could have seen a final chapter in her life (after she died too young!) -- she'd have been the perfect spokesperson for us old-timers!!! Thankfully her work will love on...forever!

[@benbergin538]

Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson

[@brutusalwaysminded]

"Will you stop putting words in my mouth!" What every guest wants to say to "Cha-lee". lol Miss him. Thanks.

[@gordygibson8776]

Charlie Rose was probably the most overrated interviewer - here Anne Bancroft generously and goodnaturedly indulges his ego whilst pullng him up for his shortcomings. Sheer magic.

[@zoecunningham3019]

What delightful flow of a mutual respect of conversation. 👏

[@dustyblue2ify]

Anne Bancroft not just a well known actress a lovely humna being~ my beloved homeroom teacher "Coach Petrino" was Cousins to Annie. To hearing of old school kids to adults now on Fire Island, where I too spent many Summers, Anne & Mel shared there time~ so many stories. Bless Anne B in Spirit Beloved ❤🕊

[@JamesVaughan]

Just saw her in one of the all-time great examples of film noir, "Nightfall" (1957), also starring Aldo Ray and directed by Jacques Tourneur. She was perfect (and stunningly beautiful) as the femme fatale.

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@binkyfaith]

So beautiful…. Love her👏🏿💯❤️🙏🏿

[@denilsonalvim.fanfilms20sat50s]

I love hearing that voice so striking and husky. I love. 👌🏻 Brilliant Actress. 🌹🌹🌹 Eternal Memories 🌹🌹🌹

[@user-rz6bc2cl3c]

@ Arthur, nice hearing from you and your sincere comment. Obviously, we disagree, and as they say, that's what makes a horse race. I am joyful though, that you sound like a true fan and fully appreciate Ms. Bancroft's talent and life. She was indeed a special mixture of caring and delight. Thanks, Arthur for your insight......

[@lindaeasley5606]

A legendary actress so underappreciated.

[@gordonjreeves5651]

👏 BRAV-OOOOO, The BRILLIANT 💐 ANNE BANCROFT 💐 👏

[@calamityj3634]

She’s lovely ❤

[@aaronssocks]

God bless you. A great woman x

[@donfontana8282]

I absolutely adored ann Bancroft as an actress... But this interview is so frenetic... whether she realized it or not, she was conflicted in the interview .. all over the place.

[@mardiedodds7562]

She's my favorite! Just extraordinary! I like all her films. Especially The Pumpkineater! You just can't take your eyes if her in that movie.

[@StevenFeldleit]

Aged naturally and looked beautiful

[@CliffBronson1212]

"State of mind of peace" 😇

[@pollymiller6370]

I love you Anne.

[@Richie8a8y]

Anne Bancroft was such a gracious woman and a marvelous actor. Never more apparent than here in this interview. She turns his insipid impertinent banal questions and all his ridiculously nasty comments into endearing sincerity.

[@MsLouise1960]

Beautiful, such a beautiful human being 🫶🏽🤗

[@msmolyansky]

Great interview - Mel was probably devastated when she passed away

[@mr.k1503]

For me---her greatest performance was in THE PUMPKIN EATER----made me cry------and gasp with amazement at her range-------check it out if you havent seen it

[@ajsmith5295]

She has beautiful smiling eyes

[@delrey874]

She's such great actress 👏

[@davidreid8075]

Modesty.. a virtue. More like Anne please..

[@stevemoore9509]

She will always be Mrs. Robinson I just love that movie and I love her. May she R.I.P.

[@gordygibson8776]

Yes she played Mrs Robinson and countless other less popular great role on stage and screen.

[@Yvonne19712010]

She played her so cool, great actress and stunning.

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@annabelkira2825]

@@gordygibson8776 hey 👋

[@jonmcay9659]

What a beautiful lady .

[@aaronssocks]

Real classy

[@MysticalMoonBaby80]

I admire Anne bancroft ❤

[@MrJimmy1953]

Classy, funny, smart, beautiful, the best. 💙🌈

[@ghw7192]

So beautiful in so many ways...

[@stephenbrown3835]

Ann ~~ beautiful and brilliant ~~~ thanks 🙏 for your entertainment!! 🌟🌍🌟

[@tiffsaver]

OMG... I just learned that she didn't do the love scenes in The Graduate. It was just movie magic!!

[@mr.k1503]

only the nude scene ---where another womens breasts were flashed--Anne did everthing else

[@calebwitt207]

I miss Anne & Charlie

[@reyesplace1096]

Fabulous actress

[@thomassimmons1950]

One of the most beautiful women, inside and out ever to come along. Don't make'm like that no more.

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@LeonardoDCatreo]

This interview is so funny. “I didn’t say that!” I think he had a crush on her.

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@louisgonzalez8846]

Who wouldnt????

[@peggymoore7448]

Precious woman

[@tonybrunner673]

Ladys and gentleman the original femme fatale, miss Anne Bancroft

[@annabelkira2825]

Hey 👋

[@louisgonzalez8846]

Natural sex appeal.....nothing put on about her.!!!!! M.M. should take lessons from her.!!

[@johncronin1082]

What an enchanting lady

[@seattlejayde]

Love Her

[@florinest]

The Best.

[@alanstrong55]

Little Annie was a doll. Now gone to Glory.

[@cibertronx]

She looked sooo Italian.

[@johnflynn9619]

Anne was a Great Actress. A PRO. RIP

[@henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2]

Anne Bancroft as Mary of Magdalene .... Her facial features reminds me of Marian Seldes

[@raulflores1666]

Mrs. Robison was an artist -

[@deborahbarnes8377]

Classic beauty

[@mikelieber3357]

A very very beautiful lady. Anne Bancroft

[@chriskroell6956]

Gorgeous

[@poetcomic1]

Mel Brooks was in awe of her till he saw he could make her laugh.

[@ZAOUWV]

Beautiful woman at 69 years of age!

[@allangow4746]

Anne is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen , with a wonderful personality. Anne is an effortlessly natural actress , her husband is a very lucky man.

[@mardiedodds7562]

Yes the most beautiful woman in the world. I can’t take my eyes off her!

[@louisgonzalez8846]

He knows and recognizes TRUE SEX APPEAL.!!!!!

[@jtrain5615]

Charlie wasn't "putting words in her mouth," he was adding his own thoughts.

[@willfromyadkinville]

i absolutely was in love with her! a true professional! miss her dearly! so beautiful!

[@Happyboymargarine]

Chick was talented and really beautiful.

[@shlokamsrivastava6782]

Her voice is so silky.

[@EdjeMr1975]

Fun Fact : she almost played Chris Macneil for The Exorcist ...

[@skystann]

She's like a big black sexy panther as Mrs. Robinson...her greatest role. 💜🙋🏼‍♀️🐨

[@papagen00]

I miss Charlie Rose.