Gena Rowlands

American actress (1930–2024)
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Gena Rowlands
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Gena Rowlands

Summary

Gena Rowlands is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Madison[2]. She was born on June 19, 1930[3]. She died in Indian Wells[4]. She died on August 14, 2024[5]. She worked as a television actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,412 views/month, #4,936 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Madison[2], Gena Rowlands…
  • Gena Rowlands passed away in Indian Wells[4].
  • Gena Rowlands was born on June 19, 1930[3].
  • Gena Rowlands died on August 14, 2024[5].
  • Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].
  • Gena Rowlands's father was Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands[12].
  • Gena Rowlands's mother was Lady Rowlands[13].
  • Gena Rowlands was married to John Cassavetes[14].
  • Gena Rowlands was married to Robert Forrest[15].
  • A child of Gena Rowlands was Nick Cassavetes[16].
  • A child of Gena Rowlands was Alexandra Cassavetes[17].
  • A child of Gena Rowlands was Zoe Cassavetes[18].
  • Gena Rowlands held citizenship in United States[19].
  • English was Gena Rowlands's native language[20].
  • Gena Rowlands worked as a television actor[6].
  • Gena Rowlands's professions included stage actor[7].
  • Gena Rowlands worked as a film actor[8].
  • Gena Rowlands's professions included actor[9].
  • Gena Rowlands's field of work was acting[21].
  • Gena Rowlands was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[22].
  • Gena Rowlands was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[23].
  • Gena Rowlands's education included a stint at Washington-Liberty High School[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Gena Rowlands is Lonely Are the Brave[25].
  • Gena Rowlands received the Silver Bear for Best Actress[26].
  • Gena Rowlands received the Silver Shell for Best Actress[27].

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Origins and Family

Gena Rowlands was born in Madison[2]. She was born on June 19, 1930[3]. Her father was Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands[12]. Her mother was Lady Rowlands[13]. English was her native language[20].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[22], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30]; American Academy of Dramatic Arts[23], a drama school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1884[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; and Washington-Liberty High School[24], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1925[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and actor[9]. Gena Rowlands's field of work was acting[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Gena Rowlands is Lonely Are the Brave[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Silver Bear for Best Actress[26], an award for best leading actress[38], in Germany[39]; Silver Shell for Best Actress[27], an award for best leading actress[40], in Spain[41], founded in 1953[42]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[43], a class of award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1955[46]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[47], a class of award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1975[50]; Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama[51], a film award category[52]; and Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film[53], an award for best leading actress[54], in United States[55], founded in 1962[56].

Personal Life

Spouses include John Cassavetes[14], a film actor[57], 1929–1989[58], of United States[59], specialised in film[60] and Robert Forrest[15]. Children include Nick Cassavetes[16], a film director[61], b. 1959[62], of United States[63], awarded the Daytime Emmy Award[64]; Alexandra Cassavetes[17], a screenwriter[65], b. 1965[66], of United States[67]; and Zoe Cassavetes[18], an actor[68], b. 1970[69], of United States[70]. Gena Rowlands's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[71].

Death and Burial

Gena Rowlands died on August 14, 2024[5]. She died in Indian Wells[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[72]. She is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Gena Rowlands ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,412 views/month, #4,936 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

She has been cited as an influence by Reese Witherspoon[75], an actor[76], b. 1976[77], of United States[78], awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress[79].

FAQs

Where was Gena Rowlands born?

Born in Madison[2], Gena Rowlands…

Where did Gena Rowlands die?

Gena Rowlands died in Indian Wells[4].

Who were Gena Rowlands's parents?

Gena Rowlands's father was Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands[12]. Gena Rowlands's mother was Lady Rowlands[13].

Who was Gena Rowlands married to?

Gena Rowlands's spouses include John Cassavetes[14] and Robert Forrest[15].

What did Gena Rowlands do for work?

Gena Rowlands worked as television actor[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and actor[9].

Where did Gena Rowlands go to school?

Gena Rowlands was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[22], American Academy of Dramatic Arts[23], and Washington-Liberty High School[24].

What awards did Gena Rowlands receive?

Honors received include Silver Bear for Best Actress[26], Silver Shell for Best Actress[27], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[43], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[80].

Who did Gena Rowlands influence?

Gena Rowlands has been cited as an influence by Reese Witherspoon[75].

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