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Geena Davis is a well-known actress, producer, journalist, and women’s rights activist from the United States. She has gained widespread praise for her work in television serials in all genres, in addition to her multifaceted roles in Hollywood. She worked as a fashion model and was a participant in the Olympic semi-finalist Women’s Archery Team.
Before appearing in the 1982 film “Tootsie,” she was a talented model. She also starred in many television series and went on to have a prosperous acting career, winning an Oscar for her performance in the film “The Accidental Tourist.”
She also won a Golden Globe for her performance in a television drama series. She is also involved in a number of social causes and is one of the prominent celebrities who work towards social welfare.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on the 22nd of September 1956. Davis appears to be tall and her height measures 6 feet while her weight is 68 kg approximately.
Even at this age Geena appears to be in good shape and has a body figure measurement of 38-27-38, she wears number 12 in the shoe size. Geena’s beautiful looks are complemented by her dark brown hair and her eyes of brown color.
Date Of Birth | 22nd September 1956 |
Age | 68 Years |
Height | In Centimetres – 183 cm
In Feet and Inches – 6′ 0″ |
Weight | In Kilograms – 68 Kg
In Pounds – 149 lbs |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Figure Measurements | 38-27-38 |
Bra Size | 36B |
Dress Size | 8 (US) |
Shoe Size | 12 (US) |
Net Worth
After working odd jobs to support her fiance, Geena Davis worked as a window mannequin before signing a major contract with a modeling agency. She soon moved towards acting and grabbed a popular sitcom role as well.
Davis has appeared in many films and television shows and has earned most of her wealth from her career as an actress, model, and producer. The total net worth estimated for Geena Davis is $30 million US dollars as of now.
Education / Family
The native of Massachusetts, Geena Davis was born and raised in Wareham, Massachusetts, USA. The daughter of William F. Davis and Lucille Davis, she grew up along with her brother Danforth Davis. Geena studied at Wareham High School and later attended Boston University.
Name |
Virginia Elizabeth “Geena” Davis |
Nickname | Geena |
Birth Place | Wareham, Massachusetts, USA |
Profession | Writer, Film Producer, Former Model, Former Archer, Actress |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
School | Wareham High School |
College | Boston University |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | American |
Home Town | Wareham, Massachusetts, USA |
Fathers Name | William F. Davis |
Mothers Name | Lucille Davis |
Brothers | Danforth Davis |
Sisters | None |
Career / Fashion And Style
Geena began her career in New York as a waitress and sales clerk then went on to work for Ann Taylor as a window mannequin before signing a modeling deal with Zoli Modeling Agency. Her acting career began slowly in 1982 with the film “Tootsie,” in which she played a minor role.
Her acting career was launched when she co-starred with Michael J. Fox in the famous sitcom “Family Ties” from 1982 to 1989. She appeared alongside Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Rosie O’Donnell in the critically acclaimed film “A League of Their Own” (1992).
She portrayed Eleanor in the 1999 film “Stuart Little” and its sequels in 2002 and 2005. She also starred in a TV sitcom called “The Geena Davis Show,” which aired for just a few episodes.
She was nominated for several awards for her portrayal as the first female President of the United States in the iconic television series “Commander in Chief.” She also portrayed Dr. Nicole Herman in the television series “Grey’s Anatomy” from 2014 to 2015.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband, and More
She has been married four times and was last married to Reza Jarrahy. From her four marriages, Davis has three children, a daughter, and two sons.
Boyfriends | Richard Emmolo,
Jeff Goldblum, Christopher McDonald, Reza Jarrahy, Renny Harlin |
Marital Status | Single |
Husband | Richard Emmolo (1982-83),
Jeff Goldblum (1987-90), Renny Harlin (1993-98), Reza Jarrahy (2001-2017) |
Children | Son – Kian William Jarrahy, Kaiis Steven Jarrahy
Daughter – Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy |
Favorite Things
Here we provide you the list of Geena Davis’s favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Not Known |
Favorite Actress | Not Known |
Favorite Colour | Pink |
Favorite Holiday Destinations | Miami |
Favorite Food | Continental Food |
Favorite Things To Do | Traveling, Shopping |
Some Interesting Facts About Geena Davis
- One of her first works was as a window mannequin for Ann Taylor, a department store.
- New York’s Zoli modeling agency later signed her as a model.
- Geena was nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best TV actress for The Exorcist TV Series in 2017.
- The National Film Registry includes three of her films: Tootsie (1982), A League of Their Own (1992), and Thelma & Louise (1991) for being “culturally, historically, or of aesthetic importance.”
- In 1982, she made her big-screen debut in the film “Tootsie.”
- The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media was established in 2007 with the aim of giving female characters a bigger presence in the entertainment industry.