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Anne Bancroft
m. 1964 - 2005
- Florence Baum
m. 1953 - 1962
In 1961, Bancroft met Mel Brooks at a rehearsal for Perry Como's variety show Kraft Music Hall. Bancroft and Brooks married on August 5, 1964, at the Manhattan Marriage Bureau near New York City Hall, and were married until her death in 2005. Their son, Max Brooks, was born in 1972.
May 11, 2021 · Mel Brooks married twice: his first wife was Florence Baum, whom he was married to from 1953-62, and his second wife was Anne Bancroft, whom he married in 1964.
Nov 19, 2021 · Mel Brooks won’t ever forget his late wife, actress Anne Bancroft. In his forthcoming memoir, “All About Me!,” the 95-year-old comedian discusses his marriage to the star of “The Graduate,”...
Brooks was married to actress Anne Bancroft from 1964 until her death in 2005. Their son Max Brooks is an actor and author, known for his novel World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War (2006). In 2021, Mel Brooks published his memoir titled All About Me!.
Nov 18, 2021 · Mel Brooks Says Life After Wife Anne Bancroft's Death 'Is Not Easy': 'She Always Believed in Me' The legendary comedian is sharing his life stories in the new memoir All About Me!
Apr 15, 2021 · Actress Anne Bancroft and comedian Mel Brooks were perhaps the original relationship goals couple. Here's what you need to know about their amazing love story.
Sadly, on June 6, 2005, Bancroft passed away at the age of 73 from uterine cancer. Her death surprised many, as she had not disclosed her illness to the public. Among her survivors was her husband of 41 years, Mel Brooks, and their son Max Brooks, who was born in 1972.
Jun 8, 2022 · Who Was Mel’s Second Wife, Anne Bancroft? Two years after his divorce from Florence, Mel married Anne. The esteemed actress had been married once before to lawyer Martin May.
Aug 9, 2017 · Somehow, Anne Bancroft and Mel Brooks complemented each other perfectly, the yin to each other's yang. When they met in 1961, Bancroft was already an acclaimed dramatic actress—and intimidating to boot. Brooks spotted her while she was rehearsing a song-and-dance routine for The Perry Como Show.
Sadly, on June 6, 2005, Bancroft passed away at the age of 73 from uterine cancer. Her death surprised many, as she had not disclosed her illness to the public. Among her survivors was her husband of 41 years, Mel Brooks, and their son Max Brooks, who was born in 1972.
