Virginia Elizabeth "Geena" Davis (born January 21, 1956) is an American actor, activist, fashion model, and producer. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. After studying drama at Boston University, Davis made her acting debut in the film
Tootsie (1982) and eventually starred in the thriller
The Fly (1986), which proved to be one of her first box office hits. While the fantasy comedy
Beetlejuice (1988) brought her to prominence, the drama
The Accidental Tourist (1988) earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She established herself as a leading lady with the road film
Thelma & Louise (1991), for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and the sports film
A League of Their Own (1992), garnering ...
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