Who is Gena Rowlands ?
Virginia Cathryn Rowlands (born June 19, 1930), professionally known as Gena Rowlands, is an American actress, whose career in film, stage, and television has spanned over six decades.
Rowlands was born on June 19, 1930, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Her mother, Mary Allen (Neal), was a housewife who later worked as an actress under the stage name Lady Rowlands.
Her father, Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands, was a banker and state legislator. He was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party, and was of Welsh descent.
She had a brother, David Rowlands.
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 ten films, including A Woman Under the Influence (1974) and Gloria (1980), which earned her nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
She also won the Silver Bear for Best Actress for Opening Night (1977). In November 2015, Rowlands received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of her unique screen performances.
Who is Gena Rowlands Dating ?
Gena Rowlands got married with John Cassavetes.
They met at the American Academy at Carnegie Hall where they were both students. They had three children, all actor-directors: Nick, Alexandra, and Zoe.
They got married on 1954 and their relationship came to an end in 1989 after the death of her husband.
Gena Rowlands got married with Robert Forrest. They got married on 2001 and they are in relationship till now. Robert Forrest is a retired.
What is Gena Rowlands Net Worth ?
Virginia Cathryn Rowlands, professionally known as Gena Rowlands, is an American actress, whose career in film, stage, and television has spanned over six decades.
She has an estimated net worth of 10 million dollars.
Career and Awards:
Rowlands has been nominated for two Academy Awards, eight Emmy Awards, one Daytime Emmy, eight Golden Globes, three Satellite Awards, and one SAG Award.
Some of her notable wins are a Silver Bear for Best Actress; three Emmy Awards and one Daytime Emmy; two Golden Globes; two National Board of Review Awards; two Satellite Awards; and one Prize San Sebastián.
