1930 - 2024
Gena Rowlands American Actress
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Gena Rowlands dating history
Relationships
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).
About
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.
Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
|---|
| Married | 2 |
35 years
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23 years, 9 months
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12 years, 7 months
|
|---|
| Dating | 1 |
2 months, 1 day
|
-
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-
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|---|
| Total | 3 |
35 years
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15 years, 11 months
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2 months, 1 day
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|---|
Details
| First Name |
Gena
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| Middle Name |
Cathryn
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| Maiden Name |
Rowlands
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| Full Name at Birth |
Virginia Cathryn Rowlands
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| Alternative Name |
Gena, Gena Rowlands, Virginia Cathryn Rowlands, Virginia Rowlands
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| Birthday |
19th June, 1930
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| Birthplace |
Cambria, Wisconsin, USA
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| Died |
14th August, 2024
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| Place of Death |
Indian Wells, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Complications of Alzheimer's disease
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| Height |
5' 6" (168 cm)
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| Weight |
150lbs (68 kg)
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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| Hair Color |
Blonde
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Anglican / Episcopalian
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Washington-Lee High School, Arlington, Virginia, USA (1947)
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| University |
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison (attended 1947-50, dropped out)
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| Occupation Text |
Actress, Producer
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| Occupation |
Actress
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| 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
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| Year(s) Active |
1954–present, 1952–present, 1952–2014, 1949–2015, 1949–2014
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| Bust (inches) |
36
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| Cup Size |
C
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| Waist (inches) |
25
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| Hips (inches) |
35
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/907/000023838/
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| Friend |
Drake Bell
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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.
