Geena Davis

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Characters played by Geena Davis

Veronica Quaife — The Fly (1986)

Science journalist documenting Seth's work and becoming his lover.

Barbara — Beetlejuice (1988)

Deceased homemaker, Adam's loving wife, struggles with ghostly existence.

Mrs. Little — Stuart Little (1999)

Eleanor Little, warm mother figure, balances overprotectiveness with trust.

Thelma — Thelma & Louise (1991)

A timid housewife seeking escape from her controlling marriage. Her weekend trip turns into a fatal confrontation when she is assaulted, prompting her to flee with Louise. She undergoes significant transformation, gaining confidence and independence. After being exploited by J.D., she takes charge of a robbery and later holds off law enforcement, ultimately choosing to drive into the canyon rather than face imprisonment.

Samantha Caine / Charly Baltimore — The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Amnesiac schoolteacher who discovers she is a former top CIA assassin named Charlene 'Charly' Baltimore after a car accident triggers her latent combat and sniper skills. She must confront her past, evade government agents, and stop a false-flag chemical bomb plot while protecting her daughter Caitlin.

Dottie Hinson (C) — A League of Their Own (1992)

A talented catcher from a local dairy who joins the league for her sister. She becomes the team's on-field leader and the league's publicity face after a spectacular split catch. She leaves for her returning husband but returns for the championship, where she plays a crucial role in the final game.

Bobbi — Ava (2020)

Ava's estranged mother, hospitalized for angina. She serves as a catalyst for Ava's attempt to reconcile with her family and former fiancé.

Morgan Adams — Cutthroat Island (1995)

Morgan Adams is the central protagonist, a determined pirate who becomes captain of the Morning Star after her father dies. She assembles the map, pursues the treasure, survives betrayal and mutiny, defeats Dawg in combat, rescues William Shaw, and ultimately leads the crew to wealth in Madagascar.

Valerie Gail — Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)

A San Fernando Valley manicurist who is heartbroken when her fiancé Ted brings home another woman. She discovers three crashed aliens in her pool, helps them hide and repair their ship, and falls in love with Mac. After a brief reconciliation with Ted, she realizes Mac is her true love and boards his spaceship to leave Earth.

Phyllis Potter — Quick Change (1990)

Grimm's girlfriend and accomplice in the bank heist. She shares the getaway with him and Loomis, dealing with the stress of the escape while hiding a pregnancy.

Julia — Speechless (1994)

Julia is an insomniac speechwriter for Democratic Senate candidate Lloyd Wannamaker. She falls in love with Kevin before learning that he writes for the opposing campaign, then clashes with him professionally and personally. Her successful campaign work earns her a promotion, and she later enters a senatorial race with Kevin as her campaign manager.

Gale Gayley — Hero (1992)

A TV reporter and plane crash survivor whose stolen purse sparks a media frenzy. She accepts John Bubber's false claim to the reward, grooms his public image, and falls for him. Later, she investigates Bernie, confronts him about blackmail, and rushes to stop his suicide stunt. Ultimately recognizing Bernie as the true savior, she thanks him and encourages him to tell his son the truth.

Career Overview

Geena Davis has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Stuart Little Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Fly, Beetlejuice, Stuart Little. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1956-01-21
Birth Place
Wareham, Massachusetts, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q280098), public domain (CC0).