Gena Rowland is an American actress who has been active in the film industry since the 1950s. She is best known for her roles in films such as A Woman Under the Influence, The Notebook, and The Skeleton Key. She has also appeared in television series such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. Rowland has won numerous awards for her acting, including an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in A Woman Under the Influence.