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Geena Davis Biography

Birth Name:

Virginia Elizabeth Davis

Birth Place:

Wareham, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, producer, writer, model

Fast Facts

Was an exchange student in Sweden during her senior year of high school
Member of Mensa with an IQ reportedly over 140
Director Sydney Pollack cast her in 1982's Tootsie after seeing her in a Victoria's Secret catalogue
Costarred in three movies with ex-husband Jeff Goldblum: Transylvania 6-5000, The Fly and Earth Girls Are Easy
Tried out for the U
S
archery team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
She came in 24th out of 28 women in a qualifying competition
Founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which seeks to improve the portrayal and visibility of girls and women in media

2006Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: winner
2005Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1995Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
1993Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
1992BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1991Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1991National Board of Review-Best Actress: winner
1988Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: winner