Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands
1930 - 2024
Gena Rowlands  American Actress
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Gena Rowlands was previously married to Robert Forrest (2012 - 2024) and John Cassavetes (1954 - 1989).

Gena Rowlands was in a relationship with Sean Connery (1998).

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American Actress Gena Rowlands was born Virginia Cathryn Rowlands on 19th June, 1930 in Cambria, Wisconsin, USA and passed away on 14th Aug 2024 Indian Wells, California, USA aged 94. She is most remembered for her roles as Jerry Bondi in the 1962 black-and-white Western drama film Lonely Are the Brave, Sophie Widdicombe in the 1963 drama film A Child is Waiting, Adrienne Van Leyden in the ABC primetime soap opera Peyton Place, Minnie Moore in the 1971 romantic comedy-drama film Minnie and Moskowitz, Mabel Longhetti in the 1974 drama film A Woman Under the Influence, Myrtle Gordon in the 1977 psychological drama film Opening Night, Gloria Swenson in the 1980 neo-noir crime thriller film Gloria, First Lady Betty Ford in the 1987 ABC biographical drama television film The Betty Ford Story, Marion Post in the 1988 drama film Another Woman, Georgia King in the 1995 comedy-drama film Something to Talk About, Aunt Mae Morgan in the 1995 drama film The Neon Bible, Ramona Calvert in the 1998 drama film Hope Floats, Virginia Miller in the 2002 HBO drama television film Hysterical Blindness, Mrs. Evelyn Ritchie in the 2003 Showtime made-for-television drama film The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Asher in the 2004 psychological thriller film Taking Lives, Older Allie Calhoun in the 2004 romantic drama film The Notebook, Violet Devereaux in the 2005 Southern Gothic supernatural horror film The Skeleton Key, and Mrs. Hellman in the CBS crime drama series NUMB3RS. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.

Gena Rowlands was in 3 on-screen matchups, including James Garner in The Notebook (2004), John Cassavetes in Tempest (1982) and Robert Duvall in Something to Talk About (1995).

Gena Rowlands is a member of the following lists: Academy Honorary Award recipients, Emmy Award winners and American film actors.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 35 years 23 years, 9 months 12 years, 7 months
Dating1 2 months, 1 day - -
Total3 35 years 15 years, 11 months 2 months, 1 day

Details

First Name Gena
Middle Name Cathryn
Maiden Name Rowlands
Full Name at Birth Virginia Cathryn Rowlands
Alternative Name Gena, Gena Rowlands, Virginia Cathryn Rowlands, Virginia Rowlands
Birthday 19th June, 1930
Birthplace Cambria, Wisconsin, USA
Died 14th August, 2024
Place of Death Indian Wells, California, USA
Cause of Death Complications of Alzheimer's disease
Height 5' 6" (168 cm)
Weight 150lbs (68 kg)
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Light
Hair Color Blonde
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Sexuality Straight
Religion Anglican / Episcopalian
Ethnicity White
Nationality American
High School Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia, USA (1947)
University American Academy of Dramatic Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison (attended 1947-50, dropped out)
Occupation Text Actress, Producer
Occupation Actress
Claim to Fame her roles as Jerry Bondi in the 1962 black-and-white Western drama film Lonely Are the Brave, Sophie Widdicombe in the 1963 drama film A Child is Waiting, Adrienne Van Leyden in the ABC primetime soap opera Peyton Place, Minnie Moore in the 1971 romantic comedy-drama film Minnie and Moskowitz, Mabel Longhetti in the 1974 drama film A Woman Under the Influence, Myrtle Gordon in the 1977 psychological drama film Opening Night, Gloria Swenson in the 1980 neo-noir crime thriller film Gloria, First Lady Betty Ford in the 1987 ABC biographical drama television film The Betty Ford Story, Marion Post in the 1988 drama film Another Woman, Georgia King in the 1995 comedy-drama film Something to Talk About, Aunt Mae Morgan in the 1995 drama film The Neon Bible, Ramona Calvert in the 1998 drama film Hope Floats, Virginia Miller in the 2002 HBO drama television film Hysterical Blindness, Mrs. Evelyn Ritchie in the 2003 Showtime made-for-television drama film The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Asher in the 2004 psychological thriller film Taking Lives, Older Allie Calhoun in the 2004 romantic drama film The Notebook, Violet Devereaux in the 2005 Southern Gothic supernatural horror film The Skeleton Key, and Mrs. Hellman in the CBS crime drama series NUMB3RS
Year(s) Active 1954–present, 1952–present, 1952–2014, 1949–2015, 1949–2014
Bust (inches) 36
Cup Size C
Waist (inches) 25
Hips (inches) 35
Official Websites www.nndb.com/people/907/000023838/
Friend Drake Bell

Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands (June 19, 1930 – August 14, 2024) was an American actress, whose career in film, stage, and television spanned nearly seven decades. She was a four-time Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe winner, and she was twice nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Gena Rowlands94 GeminiActress
American
Robert Forrest-Business
American
Sean Connery90 VirgoActor
Scottish
John Cassavetes59 SagittariusFilm Director
American

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
FrankMaleJohn Cassavetes
Nick CassavetesMale21st May, 195967 years oldJohn Cassavetes
AlexandraFemale21st September, 196560 years oldJohn Cassavetes
Zoe R. CassavetesFemale29th June, 197055 years oldJohn Cassavetes

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Posted commentsView all comments (7)

MC0909MC0909Oct 12, 2025

See

wjerryzwjerryzJul 15, 2025

One very beautiful woman

DENAOct 19, 2013

WHERE YOU EVER MARRIED TO JAMES GARNER OR DATED HIM? THE PICTURES ON THE NOTEBOOK LOOK SO REAL. LIKE THEY REALLY WAS TOGETHER WHEN THEY WERE TAKEN. THEY LOOK LIKE A GOOD COUPLE.SHE WAS A VERY PRETTY GIRLS WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER AND NOW THAT SHE IS OLDER SHE IS MORE BEAUTIFUL.

JILLNov 4, 2009

YOU S UCK? GENA

J. CuretonOct 16, 2009

Who is Gena Rowlands married to NOW?

Bohemian_SweetieBohemian_SweetieApr 30, 2009

I know right, somebody should correct that.

JillNov 18, 2008

She`s not dating Sean Connery...he`s been married since 75` to his second wife


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