Geena Davis: Facts & Related Content
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Video Geena Davis reflects on decades in the spotlight and debuts her children’s book
• May 7, 2025, 11:58 PM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
Geena Davis confronts childhood teasing and self-doubt in new children's book, "The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page"
• May 1, 2025, 4:47 AM ET (CBS)
Facts
| Also Known As | Virginia Elizabeth Davis |
|---|---|
| Born | January 21, 1956 (age 69) • Massachusetts |
| Founder | Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media |
| Awards And Honors | Golden Globe Award (2006) • Academy Award (1989) • Academy Award (1989): Actress in a Supporting Role • Golden Globe Award (2006): Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama • Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2020) |
| Married To | Jeff Goldblum (1987–1990) • Reza Jarrahy (2001–present) • Richard Emmolo (1982–1983) • Renny Harlin (1993–1998) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Sara" (1985) • "Stuart Little 2" (2002) • "Trying Times" (1989) • "Thelma & Louise" (1991) • "The Accidental Tourist" (1988) • "Grey's Anatomy" (2014–2018) • "Knight Rider" (1983) • "Marjorie Prime" (2017) • "Speechless" (1994) • "The Exorcist" (2016) • "Hero" (1992) • "Transylvania 6-5000" (1985) • "Will & Grace" (2004) • "Tootsie" (1982) • "Angie" (1994) • "The Long Kiss Goodnight" (1996) • "Beetlejuice" (1988) • "Accidents Happen" (2009) • "Commander in Chief" (2005–2006) • "Coma" (2012) • "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (2019) • "Me Him Her" (2015) • "In a World..." (2013) • "George Burns Comedy Week" (1985) • "The Geena Davis Show" (2000–2001) • "Earth Girls Are Easy" (1988) • "Doc McStuffins" (2014) • "Stuart Little" (1999) • "The Fly" (1986) • "Quick Change" (1990) • "GLOW" (2019) • "Omoide no Mânî" (2014) • "Fletch" (1985) • "Annedroids" (2015) • "Remington Steele" (1985) • "Cutthroat Island" (1995) • "Don't Talk to Irene" (2017) • "Buffalo Bill" (1983–1984) • "A League of Their Own" (1992) • "Fantasy Island" (1984) • "Riptide" (1984) • "Family Ties" (1984–1986) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) | "Buffalo Bill" (1984) |
Top Questions
When was Geena Davis born?
Geena Davis was born on January 21, 1956.
Is Geena Davis married?
Renny Harlin (1993–1998), Richard Emmolo (1982–1983), Jeff Goldblum (1987–1990), Reza Jarrahy (2001–present)
Where was Geena Davis born?
Geena Davis was born in Wareham, Massachusetts, United States.
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