Description:
(Actress Known for Her Role in Films: 'The Accidental Tourist', 'Thelma & Louise' and 'The Fly')
Geena Davis is a renowned American actress, producer, writer and women’s rights activist. Apart from her multifaceted roles in Hollywood, she has received critical acclaim for her roles in televisions serials of all genres. Before coming to films, she was a fashion model and a member of semi-finalist Team of Women’s Archery in Olympics. Her passion for music since early childhood made her learn piano and flute. She used to play organ at a Church in Wareham. After finishing her graduation in Drama from Boston University, she went to New York City to start her career as an actress. She struggled hard there and ended up doing different types of odd jobs before getting a break in acting. She was a successful model before she made her debut in the movie ‘Tootsie’ in 1982. She also appeared in several Television serials and later had a very successful acting career and won the Oscar Award for her movie ‘The Accidental Tourist’. She also bagged the ‘The Golden Globe Award’ for her role in a television drama series. She is married to Reza Jarrahy and has one daughter and two sons from this marriage. She also works for many social causes.
Birthday
January 21, 1956 (Aquarius)
Alternative names
Virginia Elizabeth Davis
Height
183 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Jeff Goldblum, Renny Harlin, Reza Jarrahy, Richard Emmolo
Parents
William Davis
Lucille Davis
Children
Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy, Kaiis Steven Jarrahy, Kian William Jarrahy
Relatives
Dan Davis
What inspired Geena Davis to become an actress?
Geena Davis was inspired to become an actress after seeing the performance of Julie Andrews in "Mary Poppins."
How did Geena Davis prepare for her role in the movie "Thelma & Louise?"
To prepare for her role in "Thelma & Louise," Geena Davis took shooting lessons and worked with a dialect coach to perfect her character.
What is Geena Davis's involvement in gender representation in media?
Geena Davis founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to advocate for gender equality and accurate representation of women in media.
Which iconic film did Geena Davis star in alongside Susan Sarandon?
Geena Davis starred alongside Susan Sarandon in the critically acclaimed film "Thelma & Louise."
How did Geena Davis break barriers in the entertainment industry?
Geena Davis broke barriers in the entertainment industry by advocating for gender equality and pushing for more diverse and authentic representation of women in media.