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One Of The Beautiful People
Geena Davis has been an assasin, a mother to a mouse, a pirate, and The President Of The United States. Oh, and driven off of a cliff for lack of a better solution. And, I've enjoyed watching her in all of these escapades. Judging by the number of prestigious awards she has collected over the years, I'm not the only one. Let me fill you in on her wonderful career.
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As a child, Geena dreamed of being an actress. While in high school, she felt left out and had low self esteem because, at 6 feet, she was the tallest girl in school. After high school, Geena entered New England College in New Hampshire and then transferred the next year to Boston University where she majored in drama. In 1979, she graduated and moved to New York to start her career. Her career consisted of sales clerk and waitress. She worked at Ann Taylor, where she eventually rose to Saturday window mannequin while trying to get a job with a modeling agency. Eventually signed by the Zoli Agency at the advanced age of 23, she wound up as a model in the Victoria Secret's Catalogue. Ever vigilant, Sydney Pollack was looking for new talent in the catalogue when he spotted Geena and cast her in Tootsie (1982). With good reviews, Geena moved to Los Angeles where she was cast as Wendy in the short-lived, but critically acclaimed Television Series "Buffalo Bill" (1983).(from IMDb.com )
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Geena Davis Filmography
- 1982 Tootsie
- 1985 Fletch
- 1985 Secret Weapons
- 1985 Transylvania 6-5000
- 1986 The Fly
- 1988 Beetlejuice
- 1988 The Accidental Tourist
- 1989 Earth Girls Are Easy
- 1990 Quick Change
- 1991 Thelma & Louise
- 1992 A League of Their Own
- 1992 Hero
- 1994 Speechless
- 1994 Angie
- 1995 Cutthroat Island
- 1996 The Long Kiss Goodnight
- 1999 Stuart Little
- 2002 Stuart Little 2
- 2006 Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild
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Geena Davis Awards:
- Academy Awards:
1991 Best Actress Thelma & Louise
1988 Best Supporting Actress Accidental Tourist - British Academy Awards:
1991 Best Actress Thelma & Louise - Emmy Awards:
2006 Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series Commander in Chief: Season 01 - Golden Globe Awards:
2005 Best Actress - Drama (TV) Commander in Chief
1994 Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Speechless
1992 Best Actress - Musical or Comedy League of Their Own
1991 Best Actress - Drama Thelma & Louise - National Board of Review:
1991 Best Actress Thelma & Louise
Some Of My Favorite Geena Davis Movies:
Cutthroat Island
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A League of Their Own
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Beetlejuice
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The Long Kiss Goodnight
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Earth Girls Are Easy
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BigGirlBlue
I have always loved geena since way back when she appeared in Tootsie. I think my fave is long kiss goodnight and cutthroat island. And of course thelma and louise. I loved it when she was president. I still can't believe that show was cancelled. Posted August 16, 2008 |
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AnnieUK
The Long Kiss Goodnight was one of my favourite films, I have watched it at least three times, Geena's role and dynamic presence on screen certainly captivates the audience. Need to see more of Geena! Posted July 12, 2008 |
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hmsweaver
I'm not the biggest Geena Davis fan, but I like most of the roles I've seen her play. Around my house, that's mostly Stuart Little's mom. Also, she is a smart lady. I believe she's a member of Mensa, and didn't she almost go to the Olympics in archery? A woman of many talents! Thanks for this lens! Posted October 12, 2007 |
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