Actress Anna Kendrick is probably best known for the role of Jessica, Bella Swan's high school friend in The Twilight Saga movies Twilight and New Moon. Born in Portland, Maine to non-actor parents (her mother was an accountant, her father, a teacher),http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/movies/Anna+kendrick-8076.html Kendrick got her acting start on Broadway, auditioning by age 10 and appearing in her first play at the young age of 12. http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2009/12/03/anna-kendrick-interview-up-in-the-air/ At 13, she became the second youngest person ever to be nominated for a Tony Award.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447695/bio She first appeared in movies in 2003 as Fritzi Wagner in the movie Camp, then went on to act in Rocket Science before obtaining her breakout role in Twilight.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447695/filmotype She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Up in the Air in the 2010 Academy Awards. In the film, Anna goes head to head with actor George Clooney as Natalie, a strong and unapologetic woman. Kendrick says that Up in the Air is her favorite film experience thus far.http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/movies/Anna+kendrick-8076.html

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In her Oscar nominated role, Anna Kendrick plays Natalie Keener, an efficiency expert newly hired by her company to revolutionize the way they remotely fire people. She acts as foil to Ryan Bingham (Clooney), the seasoned downsizing veteran who has a goal to reach a set number of frequent flyer miles. When Natalie introduces video conferencing into Ryan's world, she threatens to ruin everything. Ryan takes Natalie on a road trip to show her how a pro does the job.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1193138/plotsummary

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Kendrick was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards: in 2004 for her role in Camp and again in 2008 for the movie Rocket Science. In addition to her Oscar nomination, her role in Up in the Air earned her nominations for Screen Actor's Guild, Golden Globe, and BAFTA awards.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447695/awards Upcoming projects include The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, I'm With Cancer, and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0447695/filmotype Kendrick says she draws inspiration from fellow actresses Patricia Clarkson, Laura Linney, and Frances McDormand.http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2009/12/03/anna-kendrick-interview-up-in-the-air/