Geena Davis

Profession: Actress/ Producer
Date of Birth: 21 Jan 1956
Written by Ruhi Sharma Last Updated: June 9, 2026 Fact-Checked

Geena Davis is an Academy Award-winning actress known for Thelma & Louise, A League of Their Own, and Beetlejuice.

Geena Davis: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Family, and Personal Details

Name

Geena Davis

Date Of Birth

21 Jan 1956

Age

70 Years

Birth Place

Wareham, Massachusetts, U.S.

Height

1.83 m

Profession

Actress, Producer

Nationality

American

Zodiac Sign

Aquarius

Hobbies

Archery

Geena Davis: Education

Education Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

College(s)

Boston University, New England College

Sources: Compiled from official corporate biographies, public statements, and media reports.


Geena Davis: Overview

Geena Davis is an American actress, producer, and advocate born on January 21, 1956, in Wareham, Massachusetts. She majored in drama at Boston University before beginning her career as a model and actress. She made her film debut in Tootsie (1982) and went on to star in iconic films like The Fly, Beetlejuice, and A League of Their Own. Davis won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Accidental Tourist and received a Best Actress nomination for Thelma & Louise. She is also the founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, advocating for gender parity in entertainment.


Filmography

Movie/Web Series/TV Shows

Director

Casts

Release Date

  • The Boroughs
  • English Web Series, International OTT

    The Boroughs

    Role as: Actress, Producer
21 May 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What did Geena Davis win an Oscar for?

She won Best Supporting Actress for The Accidental Tourist.

What institute did she found?

She founded the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.


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