Geena Davis (Geena Davis): filmography, personal life

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Hollywood star, producer, Geena Davis (full name Virginia Elizabeth Davis), was born on January 21, 1956 in Wareham, Massachusetts, in a simple American family - her father worked as an engineer, and her mother taught in elementary school.

Gina grew up surrounded by peers, played children's games and loved to sing. When the girl was five years old, her mother began to take her to church on Sundays. Gina could listen to the church choir for hours, the gospels disturbed and delighted the child. Parents drew attention to their daughter's musical abilities and sent the girl to a children's art school, where she learned to play the piano. As the years passed, little Davis grew up, and one Sunday while visiting church, she tried to play the piano, intended for musical accompaniment of the church choir. Everyone present, including the pastor, was fascinated by her playing, and after such an impromptu performance, the priest invited young Davis to accompany the choir, to which she happily agreed. Gina was at school all week, and on Sundays she could only be found at church.

Model business

When Geena Davis left school,the question arose about her further education. The girl was drawn to art, music and theater. She has not yet thought about becoming a film actress.

However, Gina received her education at Boston University, graduating in 1979. The girl had a beautiful appearance, a figure with ideal proportions and a developed intellect. Davis contacted the Zoli Agency in New York, submitted a portfolio, and soon received an invitation from Zoltan Rendeshi, the agency's owner. The contract was signed and Gina started working at the Zoli agency as a model.

Movie debut

In 1982, the fate of Geena Davis changed dramatically, she was noticed by film director Sydney Pollack, who often visited modeling agencies, hoping to meet a beautiful girl there to participate in his film projects. Gina was the best fit for one of the supporting roles in the film "Tootsie", April Paige's nurse, and the girl received an invitation. The role of nurse debutante Davis was a success, and, moreover, she was glad to meet such stars as Jessica Lange and Dustin Hoffman. And after the film "Tootsie" received 10 "Oscars" and countless other awards, Davis felt at the pinnacle of happiness, although this time the awards did not touch her personally. Further inspired by Geena Davis, whose filmography already contained one rather significant picture, accepted an invitation to participate in the filming of the television series "Buffalo Bill" directed by Tom Patchett, where she was to play WendyKillian. And, although it was a supporting role, Davis felt like an accomplished actress.

First films

In 1985, Geena Davis starred in several more episodic roles. These were the series: "Knight Rider" (the role of Grace Fallon), "Fantasy Island" (Whitney Clark's character), "From Russia with Love" (the role of Tamara) and, finally, "Remington Still" (Sandy). Then Geena Davis landed her first major role as the character of Sarah McKenna on the sitcom Sarah. And in the same 1985, director Michael Ritchie invited the actress to participate in the production of the film "Fletch" with Chevy Chase in the title role. Gina played a small role - Larry. She then starred as Odette in "Transylvania 6-5000" directed by Rudy De Luca.

Saturn Award

The year 1986 marked the start of Geena Davis's career as Veronica Quife in David Cronenberg's The Fly and was nominated for her first Saturn Award. Two years later, actress Geena Davis starred in the mystical film "Beetlejuice" directed by Tim Burton, where she played Barbara Maitland, the wife of Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin).

Davis then starred in a film directed by Julian Temple called "Earth Girls Are Easy". The film was made in the fantasy genre, and Gina played the role of Valerie, who leaves the Earth in a spaceship.

First Oscar

In 1988, the screen came outThe Reluctant Tourist directed by Lawrence Kasdan and written by Anne Tyler. The main characters are Macon Leary (William Hurt) and Sarah Leary (Kathleen Turner). Gina's character is dog trainer Muriel Pritchett. For the brilliant performance of the role, the actress received the first Oscar in her life. It was a dizzying takeoff. Geena Davis, whose photo began to appear on the covers of glossy magazines, has become a popular actress. However, by coincidence, the next film with her participation was released only in 1991. Davis played Thelma in the crime drama Thelma & Louise directed by Ridley Scott. Susan Sarandon stars as Louise. Both actresses were nominated for an Oscar. After this picture with a tragic ending, moviegoers were already waiting for films with the participation of Geena Davis.

Golden Globe Nomination

Gena Davis' next film is "A League of Their Own" directed by Penny Marshall and starring Tom Hanks. Davis played former baseball player Dottie Hinson. For this role, she was nominated for a Golden Globe. In the 1992 film Hero, directed by Stephen Frears, Davis played the role of Gail Gailey, a journalist involved in a plane crash. Two years later, Geena Davis starred in the comedy film Silence, directed by Ron Underwood, playing Julia Mann, a political party adviser. For this role, the actress received another Golden Globe nomination.

Failure

The next film made in 1995directed by Ranny Harlin, called "Thug Island" starring Geena Davis failed miserably. There were huge, about 90 million dollars, financial losses. Davis played the main role in the film - the pirate Morgan Adams, the captain of the schooner "Morning Star", which sailed under the flag of the "Jolly Roger". Her film career could have been seriously affected, but everything more or less worked out, although films with Geena Davis fell somewhat in price. And "Thug Island" was inscribed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most disastrous film in the history of cinema.

Golden Globe Award

In 1996, Geena Davis fully redeemed herself for the failures of the previous year, brilliantly playing the role of Samantha Kane in the film "The Long Kiss Goodnight", directed by Ranny Harlin. This work brought the actress a nomination for the Saturn Award. Davis's role as Mackenzie Allen in the television series Presidential Woman was a significant success. She received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series and three nominations: Emmy, Satellite and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Filmography of the actress

Gina Davis, whose filmography looks quite modest, starred in the following films:

• Year 1982 - "Tootsie", directed by Sidney Pollack. Geena Davis as April.
• Year 1985 - "Fletch", directed by Michael Ritchie. Gina played Larry. "Transylvania",directed by Rudy De Luca. Gina as Odette.
• Year 1986 - "The Fly", directed by David Cronnenberg. Davis' character is Veronica Quife.
• Year 1988 - "Beetlejuice", directed by Tim Burton. Gina played Barbara Maitland. Earth Girls Are Easy Directed by Julian Temple. The role of Gina is Valerie. Reluctant Tourists Directed by Lawrence Kasdan. Davis played the role of Muriel Pritchett.
• Year 1990 - "Fast Change", directed by Bill Murray. Gina as Phyllis Potter.
• Year 1991 - "Thelma and Louise", directed by Ridley Scott. Geena Davis as Thelma Dickinson.
• Year 1992 - "A League of Their Own", directed by Penny Marshall. The role of Davis is Doty Hinson. Hero Directed by Stephen Frears. Gina as Gail Gailey.
• Year 1994 - "Angie", directed by Martha Coolidge. Davis played Angie. Silence Directed by Ron Underwood. Gina as Julia Mann.
• Year 1995 - "Thug Island", directed by Ranny Harlin. Davis played the role of Morgan Adams.
• Year 1996 - "The Long Kiss Goodnight" directed by Ranny Harlin. The role of Davis is Samantha Kane.
• Year 1999 - "Stuart Little", directed by Rob Minkoff. Gina played Eleanor Little.
• Year 2009 - "Bad Things Happen" directed by Andrew Lancaster. The role of Davis is Gloria Conway.

Private life

The personal life of Geena Davis is under the scrutiny of the entire American public, and first of all - journalists. Actressmarried four times.

First marriage - March 25, 1982 to February 26, 1983, husband was Richard Emmolo, restaurant manager. The second marriage - from November 1, 1987 to October 17, 1990, the husband was actor Jeff Goldblum. Third marriage - from September 19, 1993 to June 21, 1998, the actress's husband was Renny Harlin, director. And finally, the fourth time the actress got married on September 1, 2001. Geena Davis' husband is Rez Jarrahy, a plastic surgeon. Spouses live in love and complete harmony.

On April 10, 2001, the actress gave birth to a daughter, who was named Alize Kevshar, and on May 6, 2004, she gave birth to twins: Kian William and Kais Stephen. Geena Davis, whose children grow up in an atmosphere of love and understanding, finally found her happiness.