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Virginia Elizabeth "Geena" Davis (born January 21, 1956) is an American actor and activist. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Geena Davis. Actress: Thelma & Louise. As a child, Geena dreamed of being an actress. While in high school, she felt left out and had low self-esteem because, at 6 feet, she was the tallest girl in school.
Geena Davis. Actress: Thelma & Louise. As a child, Geena dreamed of being an actress. While in high school, she felt left out and had low self-esteem because, at 6 feet, she was the tallest girl in school.
Aug 1, 2024 · Geena Davis, American actress known for her comedic roles and for bringing charm to eccentric characters. Her notable movies included The Accidental Tourist, for which she won an Academy Award; Beetlejuice; Thelma & Louise; and A League of Their Own. Learn more about Davis’s life and career.
Oct 12, 2022 · For Geena Davis, it was almost fatal. The actor, now 66, says she nearly died when she was 8 on a harrowing drive with her 99-year-old great uncle Jack. As Jack veered in and out of oncoming ...
Oct 6, 2022 · Geena Davis' new memoir, Dying of Politeness, looks back on her life and career. In a conversation with NPR's Morning Edition, she reflects on some of those iconic roles and how they shaped...
Oct 21, 2022 · Geena Davis is an American actress, movie producer, and activist who has featured in major box office successes such as Beetlejuice, The Fly, A League Of Their Own, Tootsie, and most notably Thelma & Louise.
Oct 16, 2022 · Geena Davis Is Ready for the Geenaissance. The actor discusses her new memoir, “Dying of Politeness,” and her life as a feminist icon, data geek, world-class archer, and more. By Michael...
Aug 7, 2019 · A new documentary explores how women in Hollywood are pushing for more representation in front of and behind the camera. Davis and director Maria Giese discuss the dramatic disparities on screen...
Davis, who won an Oscar for her supporting performance in “The Accidental Tourist” (1988), has been a passionate advocate for gender equality in media. She is the founder and chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and influencing film and television content creators to eliminate gender bias ...
