The Grave of Anne Bancroft | Legendary Mrs. Robinson and the Story of When I Met Her

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Anne Bancroft was born on September 17, 1931 in The Bronx, NY, the middle daughter of Michael Italiano (1905-2001), a dress pattern maker, and Mildred DiNapoli (1907-2010), a telephone operator. She made her cinema debut in Don't Bother to Knock (1952) in 1952, and over the next five years appeared in a lot of undistinguished movies such as Gorilla at Large (1954), Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954), New York Confidential (1955), Nightfall (1956) and The Girl in Black Stockings (1957). By 1957 she grew dissatisfied with the scripts she was getting, left the film business and spent the next five years doing plays on Broadway. She returned to screens in 1962 with her portrayal of Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker (1962), for which she won an Oscar. Bancroft went on to give acclaimed performances in The Pumpkin Eater (1964), The Slender Thread (1965), Young Winston (1972), The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975), The Elephant Man (1980), To Be or Not to Be (1983), 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) and other movies, but her most famous role would be as Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (1967). Her status as the "older woman" in the film is iconic, although in real life she was only eight years older than Katharine Ross and just six years older than Dustin Hoffman. Bancroft would later express her frustration over the fact that the film overshadowed her other work. Selective for much of her intermittent career, she appeared onscreen more frequently in the '90s and early '00s, playing a range of characters in such films as Love Potion No. 9 (1992), Point of No Return (1993), Home for the Holidays (1995), G.I. Jane (1997), Great Expectations (1998), Keeping the Faith (2000) and Up at the Villa (2000). She also started to make some TV films, including Deep in My Heart (1999) for which she won an Emmy. Sadly, on June 6, 2005, Bancroft passed away at the age of 73 from uterine cancer. Her death surprised many, as she had not disclosed her illness to the public. Among her survivors was her husband of 41 years, Mel Brooks, and their son Max Brooks, who was born in 1972. Her final film, the animated feature Delgo (2008), was released posthumously in 2008 and dedicated to her memory.

Her body was interred at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York, near her parents, Mildred (who died in April 2010, five years after Anne) and Michael Italiano.

[MissFanCulture]

People sometimes I find don’t understand how important content like this is. It’s preserving our history and honoring those who have passed. Even when its “just” pop culture, it’s still part of our story telling. Thanks Scott

[CJBlanda]

Thank you for my first visit to Anne Bancroft's gravesite, it has been on my list to visit her since June 6, 2005. I was in Philadelphia when l heard, l called her sister. I get on an Amtrak train and came home to New York to feel and share this painful loss of my dear friend of a life time. Anne Bancroft helped me with my first audition for CBS TV when l was 14 years old. It was love since then.

[josephramous]

A true legend Rest in peace Anne Bancroft I actually got a chance to meet her in NYC years back and she was the sweetest person and took time with me which I appreciated ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏✝️✝️

[travisgrant]

She was a really great actress. She was absolutely wonderful. 🕊❤

[JustBrowsing]

Oh, that voice of hers! She was also wonderful as Mary Magdalene in Jesus of Nazareth. Such a great actress.
Thanks, Scott, for bringing her to memory today. 😘

[oiaiofoster]

God Bless You So Much Scott for Covering Ms.Anne Bancroft❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I Greatly appreciated 🙋🏻‍♀️❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤳

[MsDylan]

My Mom grew up with Anne Bancroft (Italiano as you said in your video) on Pelham Parkway and they were high school friends at Christopher Columbus Hight School in the Bronx. Such a lovey lady and incredible actress. Thanks for showing us where shel is resting, Scott. You rock 🎸

[janadeubner]

What a great memory! I have always loved the beautiful and talented Anne Bancroft. She was amazing as Annie in Miracle Worker and alluring as Mrs. Robinson. And to be married to Mel Brooks! Wow! I don't believe he ever remarried after her death. Rest in Peace Anne you are so loved and forever missed.

[LaraFabans]

I'm so jealous that you got to hug Anne Bancroft. She was amazing. I think even to this day Mel Brooks wondered how he got so lucky. She was an amazing person.

[nickyinflorida]

This video really is something special. Just showing the grave and sharing your experience meeting Anne Bancroft, it was very touching. I alway admire the work you do, but it’s your kindness that sets you apart. Take care.

[mancunianinlondon]

Ann Bancroft was great in 84 Charing Cross Rd with Anthony Hopkins. Very poignant film. I didn't realise she had passed so long ago. I thought it was more recent.

[Roobs]

It's crazy how one day we all become just a memory

[HetaliaGirl]

I have relatives in Kensico, both in the Jewish section and the Diocese section. It's a gorgeous place to take a walk. My mother was a stage manager for her last play. She tells me she was a delight, so professional. My Mom specializes in difficult people. She was the opposite. She was a very warm person. Thanks so much for the visit.

[MarieWinton]

What a gorgeous cemetery, Anne's grave is beautiful!!

[ShannonLee]

She was also in one of Marilyn Monroe's first films "Don't Bother To Knock" and an interesting movie with Sidney Poitier called "The Slender Thread". Gorgeous woman!

[Metalkitty]

I am a little late catching this one Scott but I want to thank you for this one . I am a big fan of hers . Too many favorites to pick from but she was surely something special and one of the best actresses ever . Thanks Scott .

[janadeubner]

Billie Burke also had a prolific career. She played Mrs. Topper in the old Topper movies. She was in several old movies. Lou Gehrig I didn't realize he died so young! RIP to all of you.

[Miss_Loving]

Wow!! Thank you Scott. I never knew Anne Bancroft was the voice over at the beginning of George Michael's song Too Funky. So cool! 👍😊

[Corgis]

Great pair. RIP Anne. Loved her in the Miracle Worker especially.

[margaretgood]

That is a beautiful Cemetery,
Ann Bancroft was still beautiful when she passed away... Stunning woman ❤