Geena Davis Biography

Geena Davis biography

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NAME: Geena Davis
OCCUPATION: Film Actress, Television Actress
BIRTH DATE: January 21, 1956 (Age: 56)
EDUCATION: Boston University
PLACE OF BIRTH: Wareham, Massachusetts

ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius

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Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis played Thelma in the 1991 cult classic Thelma and Louise opposite Susan Sarandon.

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Synopsis

Born on January 21, 1956 in Wareham, Massachusetts, actress Geena Davis first worked as a model before landing a small role in the 1982 film Tootsie. In 1988, she won an Oscar for her role in The Accidental Tourist and in 1991 gained attention for her role opposite Susan Sarandon in Thema and Louise. Later, appearing on television, she won a Golden Globe for the series Commander and Chief.

Profile

Film actress, born January 21, 1956 in Wareham, Massachusetts, USA. Geena Davis studied at Boston University and was a model before she made her film debut with a small role in Tootsie (1982). She won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for The Accidental Tourist (1988), and critical acclaim for her role as Thelma in the controversial film Thelma and Louise (1991). Other films include Beetlejuice (1989), Angie (1994), The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996), and Stuart Little (1999, sequels 2002, 2005). Her work for television includes the drama series Commander and Chief (2005, Golden Globe Best Actress).