Geena Davis

Date of Birth: January 21, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Geena Davis, born Virginia Elizabeth Davis, is an acclaimed American actress, producer, and advocate for gender equality in media. She was born on January 21, 1956, in Wareham, Massachusetts. Davis began her career as a model before transitioning to acting, where she achieved international fame. She made her film debut in the 1982 comedy “Tootsie” and soon landed significant roles in films such as “The Fly” (1986), “Beetlejuice” (1988), “Thelma & Louise” (1991), and “A League of Their Own” (1992). Her performance in “The Accidental Tourist” (1988) earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Beyond her acting career, Geena Davis is also known for her work as an activist. She founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media in 2004, which aims to improve gender representation in media targeting children. Davis has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

5 Interesting Facts about Geena Davis

1. Geena Davis is a member of Mensa, the high IQ society.

2. She is an accomplished archer and nearly qualified for the U.S. Olympic archery team in 1999.

3. Davis holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama from Boston University.

4. She speaks Swedish fluently, having lived in Sweden as an exchange student.

5. Geena Davis was awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2019 for her work advocating gender equality in media.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Geena Davis

1. “If you risk nothing, then you risk everything.”

2. “It’s much easier to be outspoken when you’re not worried about how you’re going to support yourself.”

3. “The more we can break the rules, the better off we’re going to be.”

4. “I’ve always looked for roles that were different from the ones I’ve played before.”

5. “Kids need to see entertainment where females are valued as much as males.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Geena Davis’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Geena Davis has three children: a daughter, Alizeh Keshvar Davis Jarrahy, born in 2002, and twin sons, Kian William Jarrahy and Kaiis Steven Jarrahy, born in 2004.