Gena Rowlands Parents: Meet Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands and Lady Rowlands
Gena Rowlands rose to fame as an American actress during her nearly seven-decade career. She became well-known for her raw, highly emotional performances and eventually came to stand for independent cinema. Her work on groundbreaking movies like “A Woman Under the Influence” and “Gloria,” which were directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, earned her critical […] The post Gena Rowlands Parents: Meet Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands and Lady Rowlands appeared first on MyNewsGh.
Gena Rowlands rose to fame as an American actress during her nearly seven-decade career. She became well-known for her raw, highly emotional performances and eventually came to stand for independent cinema.
Her work on groundbreaking movies like “A Woman Under the Influence” and “Gloria,” which were directed by her husband, John Cassavetes, earned her critical acclaim and numerous Oscar nominations.
Beyond these roles, Rowlands’ talent captivated viewers in a range of pursuits.
Her captivating depictions of complex and fragile characters solidified her standing as one of the greatest performers of her generation.
Meet Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands and Lady Rowlands
On June 19, 1930, in Madison, Wisconsin, Virginia Cathryn Rowlands gave birth to Gena Rowlands.
Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands, her father, was a politician and banker who worked for the Wisconsin state government.
Mary Allen Neal, her mother, was a homemaker before deciding to pursue an acting career and go by the stage name Lady Rowlands.
Rowland’s own journey towards acting seems to have been influenced by her mother.
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