Profile: Anne Bancroft, Oscar, Tony and Emmy winner who died Monday

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06-08-2005

Profile: Anne Bancroft, Oscar, Tony and Emmy winner who died Monday

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The actress Anne Bancroft has died. Bancroft was one of the few performers to win all three of the major acting awards: one Oscar, two Tonys and an Emmy. She is best known for two parts: the feisty teacher Annie Sullivan in "The Miracle Worker" and Mrs. Robinson, the seduc...

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