Annette Bening biography
Annette Bening is an American actress (born 1958), born on 29 May 1958 in Topeka.
Annette Bening's screen career began in 1986 with Manhunt for Claude Dallas, playing Ann Tillman.
Annette Bening has appeared in 45 films and 8 television or streaming titles.
The most recent films are The Bride! (2026), Poolman (2023), Nyad (2023).
Honours include Donostia Award, Theatre World Award and Crystal Award.
Coming up next: 42.6 Years (2027).
- Also known as
- Annette Carol Bening
- Born
- 29 May 1958 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Topeka
- Work
- Actor, Voice actor, Stage actor, Television actor, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1980 to present
- Awards
- Donostia Award
- Theatre World Award
- Crystal Award
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
Annette Bening filmography
46 films and 8 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 42.6 Years | Ruthie | Filming | |
| 2026 | The Bride! | Dr. Cornelia Euphronious | ||
| 2023 | Poolman | Diane Esplinade | ||
| 2023 | Nyad | Diana Nyad | ||
| 2022 | Jerry and Marge Go Large | English | ||
| 2022 | Death on the Nile | Euphemia Bouc | ||
| 2022 | Jerry & Marge Go Large | Marge Selbee | ||
| 2019 | The Report | Senator Dianne Feinstein | ||
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Supreme Intelligence / Dr. Wendy Lawson | ||
| 2019 | Hope Gap | Grace | ||
| 2019 | Georgetown | Amanda Brecht | ||
| 2018 | Life Itself | Dr. Cait Morris | ||
| 2018 | The Seagull | Irina Arkadina | ||
| 2017 | Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool | Gloria Grahame | ||
| 2016 | Rules Don't Apply | Lucy Mabrey | ||
| 2016 | 20th Century Women | Dorothea Fields | ||
| 2016 | Milos Forman , What Doesn’t Kill You | |||
| 2015 | Danny Collins | Mary Sinclair | ||
| 2014 | And the Oscar Goes To... | English | ||
| 2014 | The Search | Helen | ||
| 2013 | The Face of Love | Nikki Lostrom | ||
| 2012 | Ginger & Rosa | May Bella | ||
| 2012 | Ruby Sparks | Gertrude Weir-Fields | ||
| 2012 | Girl Most Likely | Zelda Duncan | ||
| 2010 | The Kids Are All Right | Dr. Nicole Allgood |
Show all 46 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Mother and Child | Karen | ||
| 2008 | The Women | Sylvie Fowler | ||
| 2006 | Running with Scissors | Deirdre Burroughs | ||
| 2004 | Being Julia | Julia Lambert | ||
| 2003 | Open Range | Sue Barlow | ||
| 2000 | What Planet Are You From? | Susan Anderson | ||
| 1999 | American Beauty | Carolyn Burnham | ||
| 1999 | The Book That Wrote Itself | English | ||
| 1999 | In Dreams | Claire Cooper | ||
| 1998 | The Siege | Elise Kraft / Sharon Bridger | ||
| 1996 | Mars Attacks! | Barbara Land | ||
| 1995 | The American President | Sydney Ellen Wade | ||
| 1995 | Richard III | Queen Elizabeth | ||
| 1994 | Love Affair | Terry McKay | ||
| 1991 | Regarding Henry | Sarah Turner | ||
| 1991 | Guilty by Suspicion | Ruth Merrill | ||
| 1991 | Bugsy | Virginia Hill | ||
| 1990 | The Grifters | Myra Langtry | ||
| 1990 | Postcards from the Edge | Evelyn Ames | ||
| 1989 | Valmont | Marquise de Merteuil | ||
| 1988 | The Great Outdoors | Kate Craig |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lucky | Priscilla Masterson | Miniseries | |
| 2026 | Dutton Ranch | Beulah Jackson | Main role | |
| 2024 | Apples Never Fall | Joy Delaney | Miniseries; also executive producer | |
| 2005 | Mrs. Harris | Jean Harris | TV movie | |
| 2002 | Liberty's Kids | Abigail Adams | Voice role; 5 episodes | |
| 1987 | Wiseguy | Karen Leland | Episode: "One on One" | |
| 1987 | Miami Vice | Vicky | Episode: "Red Tape" | |
| 1986 | Manhunt for Claude Dallas | Ann Tillman | TV movie |