
Elizabeth Banks
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Elizabeth Banks (born February 10, 1974) is an American actress, producer and director. She is known for playing Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games film series (2012–2015) and Gail Abernathy-McKadden in the Pitch Perfect film series (2012–2017). She made her directorial film debut with Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), whose $69 million opening-weekend gross set a record for a first-time director. She went on to direct, write, produce, and star in the action comedy film Charlie's Angels (2019). She also directed and produced the horror comedy film Cocaine Bear (2023). Banks founded the film and television production company Brownstone Productions in October 2002, with her husband Max Handelman. Banks made her film debut in the low-budget independent film Surrender Dorothy (1998). She has appeared in the films Wet Hot American Summer (2001), Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002–2007), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Invincible (2006), Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008), Role Models (2008), The Next Three Days (2010), Man on a Ledge (2012), Movie 43 (2013), The Lego Movie (2014) and its 2019 sequel, Love & Mercy (2014), Walk of Shame (2014), Magic Mike XXL (2015), Power Rangers (2017), and The Beanie Bubble (2023).
Best Elizabeth Banks Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elizabeth Banks's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Elizabeth Banks.
Elizabeth Banks - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elizabeth Banks?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elizabeth Banks is "Show Her the Money" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Elizabeth Banks acted in?
Elizabeth Banks has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elizabeth Banks?
Other notable films include "The Power of the Present", "Robot Chicken: Christmas Specials", and "The World Is Watching: Making the Hunger Games".




