A Tony nominee at the age of 12, actress Anna Kendrick graduated from top honors in the theater world to film stardom in a string of popular mainstream and independent releases in the late 2000s. After wowing the Broadway world in a 1998 production of “High Society,” she impressed critics and audiences alike with her film debut in the 2003 comedy-musical “Camp.” Kendrick earned more praise for 2007’s “Rocket Science,” which preceded her biggest movie to date, the teen vampire romance “Twilight” (2008). Subsequent roles in major Hollywood features opposite Ben Stiller solidified her status as
First stage appearance was in a community theater production of "Annie"
1998
Made Broadway debut at age 12, playing the role of Dinah Lord in the musical "High Society"; garnered a Tony nomination, becoming the second-youngest nominee ever
2003
Featured in the musical "A Little Night Music" at NYC Opera
2003
Made film debut in the musical comedy "Camp"; nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance
2007
Cast as Ginny Ryerson, a fast-talking high school debater in "Rocket Science"; nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress
