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Geena Davis
Active Hollywood Cinema & American Television
- FromWareham, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Based inLos Angeles, California, U.S.
- Age70 years
- Active1982–Present
- Updated
Geena Davis – Biography
Geena Davis – Full Information
- Full Name: Virginia Elizabeth Davis
- Popular Name: Geena Davis
- Nickname: Geena
- Profession: Actress, Producer, Executive, Activist
- Known For: Oscar-winning performance in The Accidental Tourist (1988), starring as Thelma in Thelma & Louise (1991), Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own (1992), and founding the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
- Date of Birth: January 21, 1956
- Age: 70 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Wareham, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Hometown: Wareham, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Current Residence: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Profession Category: Actor / Hollywood Star & Executive
Physical Appearance
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight: 66 kg (145 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Light Brown / Blonde
Family Member Name
- Father: William F. Davis (Civil Engineer and Church Deacon)
- Mother: Lucille Davis (née Cook) (Teacher’s Assistant)
- Aunt: Virginia “Ginny” Davis
- Siblings: Dan Davis (Brother)
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Ex-Spouses: Richard Emmolo (m. 1981–1984), Jeff Goldblum (m. 1987–1991), Renny Harlin (m. 1993–1998), Reza Jarrahy (m. 2001–2021)
- Children: Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy, Kian William Jarrahy, Kaiis Steven Jarrahy
Education Details:
- Primary / Secondary School: Wareham High School, Wareham, Massachusetts
- College / University: New England College; Boston University (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama)
- Qualification: Graduate Degree in Fine Arts / Drama
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 1982 | Feature film acting debut as April Page in the comedy Tootsie |
| 1986 | Starred in David Cronenberg’s sci-fi horror feature The Fly |
| 1988 | Starred as Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice and won an Oscar for The Accidental Tourist |
| 1991 | Starred alongside Susan Sarandon in the iconic female-led road film Thelma & Louise |
| 1992 | Played lead character Dottie Hinson in Penny Marshall’s sports drama A League of Their Own |
| 1996 | Starred in action thriller film The Long Kiss Goodnight |
| 1999 | Starred as Mrs. Eleanor Little in the hit family film Stuart Little |
| 2004 | Founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to promote gender balance |
| 2005 | Played U.S. President Mackenzie Allen in political drama series Commander in Chief |
| 2014 | Joined Grey’s Anatomy for a recurring role as Dr. Nicole Herman |
| 2020 | Recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the 92nd Academy Awards |
| 2024 | Appeared in Zoë Kravitz’s directorial thriller feature Blink Twice |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / Work | Result |
| 1989 | Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Accidental Tourist | Won |
| 1989 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | The Accidental Tourist | Nominated |
| 1992 | Academy Awards | Best Actress | Thelma & Louise | Nominated |
| 1992 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Thelma & Louise | Nominated |
| 1992 | BAFTA Film Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Thelma & Louise | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | A League of Their Own | Nominated |
| 1995 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Speechless | Nominated |
| 2006 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Drama | Commander in Chief | Won |
| 2006 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Commander in Chief | Nominated |
| 2006 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series | Commander in Chief | Nominated |
| 2020 | Academy Awards | Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award | Lifetime Humanitarian Work | Honored |
| 2022 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Governors Award | Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media | Honored |
At a Glance
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About Geena Davis
What is Geena Davis's most famous movie role?
She is widely celebrated for playing Thelma Dickinson in the feminist classic Thelma & Louise (1991), Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own (1992), and Barbara Maitland in Beetlejuice (1988).
Has Geena Davis won an Academy Award?
Yes, she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Accidental Tourist (1988) and received the Honorary Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2020.
What is the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media?
Founded by Geena Davis in 2004, it is a non-profit research organization working to dramatically increase female representation and decrease stereotyping in media aimed at children.
Is Geena Davis a member of Mensa?
Yes, she has an IQ of 140 and is a high-IQ Mensa society member. She was also an Olympic-level semi-finalist archer for the U.S. team in 1999.
What recent roles has Geena Davis played in film and television?
She recently appeared in Zoë Kravitz's thriller feature Blink Twice (2024) and played main roles in series like GLOW and Grey's Anatomy.
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