The Hollywood star, producer, Gina Davis (full name Virginia Elizabeth Davis), was born on January 21, 1956 in Worham,
Massachusetts, in a simple American family - her father worked as an engineer and his mother taught in elementary school.
Gina grew up surrounded by peers, played children's games and loved to sing. When the girl was five years old, her mother began to take her with her to church on Sundays. Gina could listen for hours to the church choir, gospels disturbed and delighted the child. Parents drew attention to the musical abilities of their daughter and sent the girl to the school of children's creativity, where she learned to play the piano. Years passed, little Davis grew up, and once during a Sunday visit to the church, she tried to play the piano, intended for musical accompaniment of the church choir. All those present, including the pastor, were fascinated by her play, and after such an impromptu performance, the priest invited young Davis to accompany the choir, to which she gladly agreed. Gina attended school all week, and on Sundays she could only be found in church.
Model business
When Gina Davis graduated from school, the question arose about her further education. The girl was drawn to art, music and theater. She did not think about becoming a film actress.
However, Gina was educated at Boston University, where she graduated in 1979. The girl had a beautiful appearance, a figure with ideal proportions and a developed intellect. Davis contacted the Zoli Agency modeling agency in New York, presented her portfolio and soon received an invitation from Zoltan Rendeshi, the owner of the agency. The contract was signed, and Gina began working at Zoli as a model.
Movie debut
In 1982, the fate of Gina Davis changed dramatically, she was noticed by film director Sidney Pollack, who often visited modeling agencies, hoping to meet a beautiful girl there to participate in his film projects. Gina was the best suited for one of the supporting roles in the film "Tootsie", nurse April Paige, and the girl received an invitation. The role of the nurse to the debutant Davis was a success, and, moreover, she was glad to meet such stars as
Jessica Lang and
Dustin Hoffman. And after the film “Tutsi” received 10 Oscars and countless other awards, Davis felt herself at the height of happiness, although this time the awards did not affect her personally. Further inspired by Gina Davis, whose filmography already contained one rather significant picture, she accepted an invitation to participate in the filming of the television series Buffalo Bill, directed by Tom Patchett, where she was to play Wendy Killian. And, although it was a supporting role, Davis felt like an accomplished actress.
First films
In 1985, Gina Davis starred in several episodic roles. These were the series: “The Knight of Roads” (the role of Grace Fallon), “Fantasy Island” (the character of Whitney Clark,) “From Russia with Love” (the role of Tamara) and, finally, “Remington Still” (Sandy). Then Gina Davis got her first major role, it was the character of Sarah Mackenna in the sitcom "Sarah". And in the same 1985, the director Michael Ritchie invited the actress to participate in the production of the film "Fletch" with Chevy Chase in the title role. Gina played a small role - Larry. She then starred as Odette in the movie Transylvania 6-5000, directed by Rudi De Luca.
Saturn Award
The year 1986 marked the beginning of the take-off of Gina Davis' career: she played Veronica Quif in the movie "Fly" directed by David Cronenberg and was first nominated for the Saturn Award. Two years later, actress Gina Davis starred in the mystical film "The Beetlejuice" directed by Tim Burton, where she played Barbara Maitland, the wife of Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin).
Then Davis starred in a film directed by Julian Temple entitled Earth Girls Are Easily Accessible. The film was shot in the fantasy genre, and Gina played the role of Valerie, who leaves Earth on a spaceship.
First Oscar
In 1988, the movie directed by Lawrence Casdan, "A tourist of choice", was scripted by Anne Tyler. The main characters are Macon Leary (William Hurt) and Sarah Leary (Kathleen Turner). Gina's character is dog trainer Muriel Pritchett. For the brilliant performance of the role, the actress received the first Oscar in her life. It was a dizzying take-off. Gina Davis, whose photo began to appear on the covers of glossy magazines, became a popular actress. However, by coincidence, the next film with her participation was released only in 1991. Davis played Thelma in the crime drama Thelma and Louise, directed by Ridley Scott. Susan Sarandon starred in the role of Louise. Both actresses were nominated for an Oscar. After this picture with a tragic ending, moviegoers were already waiting for films with the participation of Gina Davis.
Nomination for the Golden Globe
The next film featuring Gina Davis is "Their Own League," directed by Penny Marshall with starring Tom Hanks. Davis played former baseball player Dottie Hinson. For this role, she was nominated for a Golden Globe. In a 1992 film called “Hero,” directed by Stephen Frears, Davis played the role of Gail Galey, a journalist in a plane crash. Two years later, Gina Davis starred in the comedy film Silence, directed by Ron Underwood, playing Julia Mann, an adviser to a political party. For this role, the actress received another nomination for the Golden Globe.
Failure
The next film, shot in 1995 by director Rennie Harlin, titled "Island of the Cutthroats" starring Gina Davis, failed miserably. There were huge, about $ 90 million, financial losses. Davis played the main role in the film - the pirate Morgan Adams, the captain of the schooner "Morning Star", flying the flag of "Jolly Roger". Her film career could seriously suffer, but everything was more or less costly, although films with Gina Davis fell slightly in price. And "The Island of Cutthroats" was inscribed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most disastrous film in the history of cinema.
Golden Globe Award
In 1996, Gina Davis completely rehabilitated herself for the failures of last year, brilliantly playing the role of Samantha Kane in the film "A Long Kiss for the Night," directed by Rennie Harlin. This work brought the actress a nomination for the Saturn Award. Significant success was played by Davis played the role of Mackenzie Allen in the television series Woman President. She received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a television series and three nominations: Emmy, Sputnik, and US Actors Guild Award.
Filmography of the actress
Gina Davis, whose filmography looks rather modest, starred in the following films:
- Year 1982 - Tootsie, directed by Sidney Pollack. Gina Davis as April.
- Year 1985 - Fletch, directed by Michael Ritchie. Gina played Larry. Transylvania, directed by Rudi De Luca. Gina as Odette.
- Year 1986 - "Fly", directed by David Cronnenberg. Character Davis - Veronica Quif.
- Year 1988 - The Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton. Gina played Barbara Maitland. "Earthly girls are easily accessible," directed by Julian Temple. The role of Gina is Valerie. "Tourists involuntarily," directed by Lawrence Casdan. Davis played the role of Muriel Pritchett.
- Year 1990 - "Quick Change," directed by Bill Murray. Gina as Phyllis Potter.
- Year 1991 - Thelma and Louise, directed by Ridley Scott. Gina Davis as Thelma Dickinson.
- Year 1992 - "Their Own League," directed by Penny Marshall. The role of Davis is Doty Hinson. "Hero", directed by Stephen Frears. Gina as Gail Galey.
- Year 1994 - "Angie", directed by Martha Coolidge. Davis played Angie. Silence, directed by Ron Underwood. Gina as Julia Mann.
- Year 1995 - "Island of the Cutthroats", directed by Rannie Harlin. Davis played the role of Morgan Adams.
- Year 1996 - "A Long Kiss for the Night," directed by Rannie Harlin. The role of Davis is Samantha Kane.
- Year 1999 - "Stuart Little," directed by Rob Minkoff. Gina played Eleanor Little.
- Year 2009 - "Troubles happen," directed by Andrew Lancaster. The role of Davis is Gloria Conway.
Personal life
The personal life of Gina Davis is under the scrutiny of the entire American public, and especially journalists. The actress got married four times.
The first marriage was from March 25, 1982 to February 26, 1983, her husband was Richard Emmolo, restaurant manager. The second marriage - from November 1, 1987 to October 17, 1990, the husband was actor Jeff Goldblum. The third marriage - from September 19, 1993 to June 21, 1998, the actress's husband was
Renny Harlin, director. And finally, the fourth time the actress got married on September 1, 2001. Gina Davis's husband is Rez Jarrahi, a plastic surgeon. Spouses live in love and complete harmony.
On April 10, 2001, the actress gave birth to a daughter, who was named Alize Kevshar, and on May 6, 2004 she had twins: Kian William and Kais Stephen. Gina Davis, whose children grow up in an atmosphere of love and understanding, finally found her happiness.