Geena Davis: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	Virginia Elizabeth Davis
Born	January 21, 1956 (age 69) • Massachusetts
Founder	Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Awards And Honors	Golden Globe Award (2006) • Academy Award (1989) • Academy Award (1989): Actress in a Supporting Role • Golden Globe Award (2006): Best Actress in a Television Series - Drama • Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (2020)
Married To	Reza Jarrahy (2001–present) • Renny Harlin (1993–1998) • Jeff Goldblum (1987–1990) • Richard Emmolo (1982–1983)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In)	"She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" (2019) • "GLOW" (2019) • "Grey's Anatomy" (2014–2018) • "Don't Talk to Irene" (2017) • "Marjorie Prime" (2017) • "The Exorcist" (2016) • "Annedroids" (2015) • "Me Him Her" (2015) • "Omoide no Mânî" (2014) • "Doc McStuffins" (2014) • "In a World..." (2013) • "Coma" (2012) • "Accidents Happen" (2009) • "Commander in Chief" (2005–2006) • "Will & Grace" (2004) • "Stuart Little 2" (2002) • "The Geena Davis Show" (2000–2001) • "Stuart Little" (1999) • "The Long Kiss Goodnight" (1996) • "Cutthroat Island" (1995) • "Speechless" (1994) • "Angie" (1994) • "Hero" (1992) • "A League of Their Own" (1992) • "Thelma & Louise" (1991) • "Quick Change" (1990) • "Trying Times" (1989) • "The Accidental Tourist" (1988) • "Earth Girls Are Easy" (1988) • "Beetlejuice" (1988) • "The Fly" (1986) • "Family Ties" (1984–1986) • "Transylvania 6-5000" (1985) • "George Burns Comedy Week" (1985) • "Fletch" (1985) • "Sara" (1985) • "Remington Steele" (1985) • "Riptide" (1984) • "Fantasy Island" (1984) • "Buffalo Bill" (1983–1984) • "Knight Rider" (1983) • "Tootsie" (1982)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator)	"Buffalo Bill" (1984)