Annette Bening: podcast appearances and interviews

Annette Carol Bening is an American actress born on May 29, 1958. With a career spanning over four decades, she is recognized for her versatile performances across both screen and stage. Bening has received numerous awards including a BAFTA Award, two Actor Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also been nominated for five Academy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Despite her extensive nominations, she has not secured a win, making her one of the few artists nominated for the Triple Crown of Acting without a victory. Bening graduated from San Francisco State University and the American Conservatory Theater. She began her career on stage with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival in 1980 and portrayed Lady Macbeth at the American Conservatory Theater in 1984. Her Broadway debut occurred in 1987 with the play Coastal Disturbances, earning her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress. She made her film debut in 1988 and gained recognition for her role in The Grifters (1990), which earned her an Oscar nomination. Bening continued to receive critical acclaim in the 1990s and 2000s, with notable performances in American Beauty (1999) and Being Julia (2004), earning her additional awards. She also starred as Mrs. Harris in 2005, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination. In later years, Bening received further Oscar nominations for her roles in The Kids Are All Right (2010) and Nyad (2023). Her more recent work includes theatrical performances, films such as Captain Marvel (2019), and roles in television series.