Elizabeth Banks (born February 10, 1974 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA) is an American actress most famous for her roles in Seabiscuit, Heights, Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2 (playing the part of Betty Brant), and quickly gaining widespread exposure through movies like The 40-Year-Old Virgin. She is a convert to Judaism. She is a graduate of the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. Elizabeth Banks' natural talent, striking presence and undeniable energy are quickly earning her a reputation as one of the most promising young actresses in Hollywood. Banks most recently appeared in Steven Spielberg's critically acclaimed Catch Me If You Can. Banks plays a bank teller who is unwittingly instrumental in teaching Frank some tricks of the con-artistry trade.
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