Geena Davis Biography: Net Worth, Age, Husband, Height, Career and Early Life

Geena Davis is one of the movie icons in Hollywood. Geena is not just a movie icon, she is also an activist and advocate for women in media. From when she first came into the scene back in the 1980s to how she is still making waves today. She has built a career for herself in entertainment with social impact. She is also known for playing action and comic roles in movies. Geena has been acting for years and that has earn her the spot of one of the most respected actress in Hollywood. In this blog post, we will talk about her bio, net worth, age, husband, career and early life.

Quic Bio/Wiki

Information	Answer
Real Name	Virginia Elizabeth Davis
Stage Name	Geen Davis
Date of Birth	January 21, 1956
Age	69 years old
Place of Birth	Wareham, Massachusetts
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Height	6 foot tall
Weight	N/A
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Brown
Profession	Multi-talented American actress, producer, advocate, and former model.
Relationship	Single
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Net Worth	$32 million

Early Life and Education ( Biography)

Geena Davis real name is Virginia Elizabeth Davis and she was born in Wareham, Massachusetts on January 21, 1956. Growing up, Geena had a pretty normal and comfortable childhood. Her father whose name was William, was an engineer and a devoted christian and her mother, Lucille, assisted teachers at school. She had a brother whose name is Dan.

Even as a child, Geena has always had interest in arts and sports like archery. She also plays piano and flute, she sometimes plays them in the church. She went to Sweden as an exchange studen where she learnt how to speak swidish fluently. After she grauduted from High School, she later went to New England College and transfered into Boston University to study drama. She graduated in 1979 with a degree in drama after facing academic challenges. Geena moved from England to New York City after graduating from college like anyone looking to persue their dream.

How Tall is Geena Davis?

When it comes to physical appearance Geena has always stood out. She is 6 feet tall (1.83 meters). It was not easy for her while growing up because of her height. She was often teased and nicknamed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the basket tall player. It felt awkward for her being the tallest kid in her school at that time. With time, she embraced her uniqueness, turning it into a strength that enhanced her Hollywood presence.

Geena Davis Career

It all started when Geena moved to New York City in the 1980’s to chase her career as an actor. Like they say archieving great things do not come easy. From the beginning, she was finding it difficult to land big roles in the movie scene. In 1982, she landed a small role in a hit comedy Tootsie.

Geena got her big role in Tim Burton’s hit Beetlejuice in 1988. where she played Barbara Maitland, one half of a ghostly couple haunting their former home. During that same year, she was featured in Accidental Tourist, her role in that movie won her the Academy Award for best supporting role. This moment make her one of the A-list celebrities in Hollywood.

Geen starred alonside Susan Sarandon in Thelma & Louise in 1991. Her role in that movie was impactfull and it earned her Oscar nomination. She cemented her reputation in Hollywood with a movie called A League of Their Own in 1992 in that movie, she also played the amazing star of a women baseball team during World War II and in that movie she was called Dottie Hinson, . The movie still remains a classic and peoples favorite.

After becoming a major movie star in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Geena decided to go into television in the 2000s. Her first show was The Geena Davis Show although it lasted for only one season. Geena’s televison breakthrough came in 2005 to 2006 with Commander in Chief in that TV show, she play the first U.S female president. Her amazing performace in the show earned her Golden Globe. Oh! and that was not all later that years she went ahead to playe Dr. Nicole Herman on Grey’s Anatomy, the horror series The Exorcist, and Netflix’s GLOW.

How Old is Geena Davis?

Geena was born on January 21, 1956 making her 69 years old in 2025.

Geena Davis Net Worth

Geena is really doing well financialy looking at how long she has been acting, her work as an advocate and producer and also her business ventures. As of 2025, Geena’s net worth is estimated at $32 million.

Information	Answers
Net Worth	$32 million
Primary Source of Income	Acting (Film & TV)
Other Source of Income	Producing, Advocacy Work, Business Ventures
Years Active	1982-Present

Geena Davis Personal Life and Relationships

Geena has had some difficult times when it comes to her love life. She has been married four times. Her first marriage was with Richard Emmolo in the 1980s but the marriage lasted for only a year. In 1987 she got married to actor Jeff Goldblum but their marriage only lasted for 3 years. Three years after her marriage with Jeff Goldblum, she got married to director Renny Harlin but that also ended after 5 years.

Geena’s Longest relationship was with neurosurgeon Reza Jarrahy and they had three kids togther but their marriage also ended. They were married for 16 years. For now Geena has kept her focus on her children and focusing on her advocacy work.

Geena Davis Hobbies

• Archery: Geena was really serious about archery in the late 1990s. She practiced so hard, she even tried to join the U.S. Olympic team in 2000. She did not get on the team, but getting that far proves how dedicated she was.

• Music: Before she became famous in movies, music was a huge deal for her. She played the flute, piano, and organ, and even filled in as the organ player at her church when she was just a teenager.

• Language Learning: While she was living in Sweden for a year during high school, she learned Swedish and got really good at it. It’s a little-known thing about her that often surprises people who follow her career now.

• Writing: Growing up tall was not always easy for Geena, and she has turned those personal experiences into a heartwarming children’s book. It’s all about showing kids that the things that make them unique their quirks and differences are actually something to celebrate and embrace.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is Geena Davis real name?

Her real name is Virginia Elizabeth Davis.

2. How old is Geena Davis?

Geena Davis born on January 21, 1956, making her 69 years old in 2025.

3. Has Geena Davis won an an Oscar?

Yes, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Accidental Tourist in 1989.

4. How tall is Geena Davis?

Geena Davis is 6 foot tall

5. Wher is Genna Davis from?

She is from Wareham, Massachusetts in the USA.

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