Gena Rowlands
| Born | June 19, 1930 |
| Hometown | Madison, Wisconsin, United States |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Robert Forrest, John Cassavetes |
| Children | Nick Cassavetes, Alexandra Cassavetes, Zoe Cassavetes |
| Parents | Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands, Lady Rowlands |
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Country Music Star Jelly Roll Delivers Emotional Performance at Emmys
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | What If God Were the Sun? | Nominated |
| 2007 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | What If God Were the Sun? | Nominated |
| 2003 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made | Hysterical Blindness (film) | Nominated |
| 2003 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Hysterical Blindness (film) | Winner |
| 2002 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Wild Iris (film) | Winner |
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