Ginnifer Goodwin
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1978-05-22
    • Born Place: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Τζένιφερ Γκούντγουιν, Jennifer Michelle Goodwin, Джинніфер Гудвін

Ginnifer Goodwin

Ginnifer Goodwin, born Jennifer Michelle Goodwin on May 22, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee, is an American actress known for her diverse roles across film and television. She notably changed the spelling of her first name to "Ginnifer" to reflect the regional pronunciation in her hometown. After graduating from Boston University's School for the Arts, she further honed her craft by studying at esteemed institutions in London, including the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.Goodwin gained early recognition for her roles in TV series like "Ed" and "Big Love," where she played Margene Heffman, the youngest wife in a polygamous family. Her film credits include "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003), "Walk the Line" (2005) as Vivian Liberto Cash, and the romantic comedy "He's Just Not That Into You" (2009). She became widely popular for her starring role as Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard in the ABC fantasy series "Once Upon a Time" (2011-2018). In animation, she lent her voice to the determined rabbit police officer, Judy Hopps, in Disney's critically acclaimed "Zootopia" (2016) and its related shorts. More recently, she has appeared in the series "Why Women Kill" and "Pivoting." Goodwin is married to her "Once Upon a Time" co-star, Josh Dallas, and they have two sons.