Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands, born Virginia Cathryn Rowlands on June 19, 1930, is a renowned American actress with a career spanning nearly seven decades in film, stage, and television. She gained fame for her collaborations with her husband, actor-director John Cassavetes, starring in notable films like "A Woman Under the Influence" and "Gloria." Rowlands has earned multiple awards, including four Emmys and two Golden Globes, along with critical acclaim for her performances in works like "Another Woman" and "The Notebook." In 2021, she received an Honorary Academy Award for her outstanding contributions to cinema. Raised primarily in the Midwest, Rowlands' early years were marked by her family's moves across different states due to her father's career. She attended the University of Wisconsin before pursuing drama studies in New York City.
Cambria, Wisconsin: Gena Rowlands was born here in 1930.
Washington, D.C.: Her family moved here in 1939.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Her family moved here in 1942.
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Another city where her family lived at some point.
New York City: She moved here to study drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.