Elizabeth Banks Biography
Elizabeth Banks is an American film director and actress well recognized for playing her role as Effie Trinket in the “The Hunger Games films series” and also as an ICCA commentator in the “Pitch Perfect film series.” She is well known for her leading role in the Netflix miniseries Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) and Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017).
Elizabeth Banks Education
Elizabeth studied at Pittsfield High School and graduated in 1992. She then joined the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree majoring in communications and a minor in theater arts in 1996. While at Pennsylvania, she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta Sorority and was elected to the Friars Senior Society. She also graduated from American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California, with an MFA degree in 1998. READ: Natalie Barr
Elizabeth Banks Age
How old is Elizabeth? Elizabeth is 50 years old as of 2024. She was born Elizabeth Irene Mitchell on February 10, 1974, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America. Her birthday is always celebrated on February 10th of every year.
Elizabeth Banks Nationality and Ethnicity
Banks holds American nationality and citizenship by birth. She was born and raised in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. She belongs to the Irish-American ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Elizabeth Banks Height
Banks stands at an average height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.64 m)
Elizabeth Banks Family
Banks is the daughter of (mother) Ann Wallace and (father) Mark P. Mitchell. Her father was a factory worker for General Electric while her mother served as a banker. READ: Peter Overton
Elizabeth Banks Siblings
Banks is the firstborn of four children in their family. She has three siblings including Sarah Mitchell and Geoff Mitchell.
Elizabeth Banks Husband
Elizabeth is happily married to her husband Max Handelman, a sportswriter and producer from Portland, Oregon. The duo first met on September 7, 1992 and married in 2003. The couple are proud parents of two sons born via surrogacy.
Elizabeth Banks Net Worth
Elizabeth is an American film director and actress with an estimated net worth of $50 million. READ: Rita Braver
Elizabeth Banks Spiderman
In a Spider-Man film, she could potentially play a variety of characters depending on the direction of the storyline. One possibility is that she could portray a supporting character such as a journalist or a law enforcement officer. In the Spider-Man comics and films, these roles often interact closely with Peter Parker and Spider-Man, providing information or assistance in his battles against villains.
Alternatively, Banks could play a villainous character. Spider-Man’s rogues’ gallery is vast, with characters ranging from the iconic Green Goblin to lesser-known villains like the Shocker or the Chameleon. Banks has demonstrated her ability to portray complex and compelling characters, making her a strong candidate for a villainous role.
Of course, without official confirmation from the filmmakers, any discussion of Banks’ potential role in a Spider-Man film remains speculative. Fans will have to wait for announcements from Marvel Studios or Sony Pictures to learn more about the cast and characters of future Spider-Man projects.
