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Plymouth, Massachusetts is one of the most famous towns in the nation and when considered in association with the country’s history it is definitely at the top of the list. There are a few towns in the area of Plymouth and the general region is something of a community of small towns. There are numerous beds and breakfasts and quaint inns Plymouth area hotels, which makes it an attractive tourist destination. And while Plymouth stands out as the most famous, another small town in the area has the distinction of producing the most famous actor from the area. Geena Davis is an American actor, writer and producer, musician and athlete who was born in Wareham, Massachusetts, which is about 17 miles southwest of Plymouth. She is one of the most famous personalities to have been born in the area and is an Academy Award winner.

Davis was born in January of 1956 and developed and early interest in music. She had become adept enough at the organ, flute and piano to serve as the church organist in Wareham. She became an exchange student while in high school and learned fluent Swedish while she was in Sandviken, Sweden. She graduated from Boston University with a degree in Drama, which would serve her career choice. Davis has had many film successes and is popular with audiences. She received an early brake in the film Tootsie, which starred Dustin Hoffman and went on to star in films such as The Fly, Thelma and Louise, A League of Their Own and The Long Kiss Goodnight, among others. She was married to Jeff Goldblum, who starred with her in The Fly. They also worked together on other projects. Davis is currently married to Reza Jarrahy MD, who is a plastic surgeon. Davis is active in various social agency and supports gender equality in sports and education.

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