Quotes by Gena Rowlands

About Gena Rowlands:

Virginia Cathryn "Gena" Rowlands is an American film, stage and television actress, best known for her career in the entertainment industry stretching over six decades. The four-time Emmy and two-time Golden Globe winner is best known for her collaborations with her late actor-director husband John Cassavetes in ten films, in two of which, Gloria and A Woman Under the Influence, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In August 2015, it was announced Rowlands would be the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award, in recognition of her unique screen performances.
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I love independent filmmaking. I don't agree with a lot of it, but that's the point.

Gena Rowlands

The thing about acting is you don't want to let on how enjoyable it is or then everybody would want to become an actress. But it really is. It's a pleasure to go and exchange your identity.

Gena Rowlands

I can never have a poker face. Anybody looking at me can tell exactly what I'm thinking.

Gena Rowlands

I always do make a back story for myself, but I'm not sure how necessary it is. I just like to.

Gena Rowlands

But you base everything on people you know.

Gena Rowlands

After you play a part, you think of it as your own.

Gena Rowlands

People in independent film have a passion; they're not in it for the money.

Gena Rowlands

I like subtitles. Sometimes I wish all movies had subtitles.

Gena Rowlands

Author Bio

  • NameGena Rowlands
  • DescriptionAmerican actress
  • AliasesVirginia Cathryn Rowlands
  • BornJune 19, 1930
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Actor; Actor