Anna Kendrick

By: Janice Humphrey

Narrated by: Monica Reed

Anna Cooke Kendrick is an American actress and singer. She began her career as a child actor in theater productions. Her first prominent role was in the 1998 Broadway musical High Society, which earned her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.

She made her film debut in the musical comedy Camp. Kendrick rose to prominence for her supporting role as Jessica Stanley in The Twilight Saga. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the comedy-drama Up in the Air. She achieved further recognition for starring as Beca Mitchell in the musical comedy film series Pitch Perfect.

Kendrick has also featured in the comedy-drama 50/50, the crime-drama End of Watch, the musical-fantasy Into the Woods, the drama Cake, the adult comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and the animated comedy Trolls. Kendrick published her own memoir in 2016, titled Scrappy Little Nobody.

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An impressive biography of a young actress

This is a thorough recounting of Anna Kendrick’s life and career. This audiobook covers her early life, her career in theater, film, and television, and her personal views. It also includes her filmography, discography, and a list of her many award nominations and wins.

There is a brief section regarding her personal life and relationships, but it is kept to a minimum.

The tone of the narrative becomes fawning at times, similar to a Hollywood special you might see on television, but that is to be expected. The narrator maintains an energetic delivery throughout the half hour run time.

This audiobook is definitely recommended if you are a fan of Anna Kendrick and you want to know more about her.