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I used to be very unathletic. I was always so gangly and self-conscious about my height. I had convinced myself I was uncoordinated. And as a result, I didn't want to try stuff.

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Geena Davis
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: January 21
Actor
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Archer
Film Actor
Film Producer
Model
Screenwriter
Television Actor
Television Producer
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Wareham
Massachusetts
Virginia Elizabeth Geena Davis
Virginia Elizabeth Davis
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