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Gina Gershon Biography

Birth Name:Gina L. Gershon

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a 2013 Saturn Award for best supporting actress
  • Graduated from New York University in 1983
  • Co-founded the theatre group Naked Angels
  • Made her Broadway debut in the 2001 production of "Cabaret․"
  • Trained at the Circle in the Square Professional Theater School
  • Quote: "Being the control freak that I am, I want to know everything beforehand․ At this point I'm just going along for the ride․"
  • Well known for her role in the film "Showgirls․"
  • Was a high school classmate of musician Lenny Kravitz

Awards

  • 1996Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1997Saturn Award-Best Actress: nominated
  • 1997MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2012TFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2013Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2013ICS Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2013NCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2014Prism Award-Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2017Felix-Best Actress: nominated
  • 2020Winter Award-Best Cast: winner
  • 2024Festival Award-Best Supporting Actress - Feature Film: nominated
  • 2024Individual Merit Award-Best Ensemble Cast (US): winner
  • 2025Razzie Award-Worst Screen Combo: nominated