Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands is an American film, stage, and television actress, whose career in the entertainment industry has spanned over six decades. A four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner, she is known for her collaborations with her late actor-director husband John Cassavetes in 10 films, includingKoware yuku Onnna (1974) andGloria (1980), which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She also won the Silver Bear for Best Actress forOpening Night (1977). In November 2015, Rowlands received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of her unique screen performances.
BornJune 19, 1930
DiedAugust 14, 2024(94)
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 31 wins & 25 nominations total
Remembering Gena Rowlands: 1930-2024
Remembering Gena Rowlands: 1930-2024
Celebrate the life and career of screen legend and two-time Oscar nominee Gena Rowlands.
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- Alternative name
- Gena Rowland
- Height
- 1.68 m
- Born
- Died
- August 14,2024
- Indian Wells, California, USA(complications from dementia)
- SpousesRobert Forrest2012 - August 14, 2024 (her death)
- Children
- ParentsEdwin Myrwyn Rowlands
- Relatives
- David Rowlands(Sibling)
- Other worksStage: Appeared (as "The Girl") in "Middle of the Night" on Broadway. Written byPaddy Chayefsky. Incidental music byLehman Engel. Costume Design by Motley. Lighting / Scenic Design byJo Mielziner. Assistant to Mr. Mielziner: John Harvey. ANTA Playhouse: 8 Feb 1956-25 May 1957 (on hiatus from 30 Jun 1956-27 Aug 1956/477 performances). Cast:Edward G. Robinson (as "The Manufacturer"),Effie Afton (as "The Neighbor"),Martin Balsam (as "The Son-in-Law"), Joan Chambers,Anne Jackson (as "The Daughter"),Lee Philips, Nancy R. Pollock, Betty Walker,June Walker (as "The Mother"), Janet Ward. Produced byJoshua Logan.
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- Quotes[on working withBette Davis on the TV movieStrangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979)] When they offered that part opposite her, I didn't want to do it. I thought, what if all my illusions were broken? But I couldn't resist the temptation. She's no pussycat -- she's just a great and independent artist and I loved every minute working with her.
- Salary
- (1998)$60,000
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- When did Gena Rowlands die?August 14, 2024
- How did Gena Rowlands die?Complications from dementia
- How old was Gena Rowlands when she died?94 years old
- Where did Gena Rowlands die?Indian Wells, California, USA
- When was Gena Rowlands born?June 19, 1930
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