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Gina Carano was born on April 16, 1982 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Gina Carano is credited as a voice actor, mixed martial arts fighter and model. That works out to 44 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University of Nevada, Reno. The listed height is 168 cm.
My Take
Gina Carano is one of those rare people who could've coasted on looks alone but instead chose to get punched in the face professionally — and honestly, respect. She went 7–1 in MMA, headlined a Strikeforce card alongside Cris Cyborg, and became the face of women's MMA before the sport even had a UFC women's division. Then Steven Soderbergh cast her in Haywire and let her carry a whole action film, which worked because she didn't need a stunt double for the parts that mattered. The physicality is just real. Later landing Cara Dune in The Mandalorian felt like a natural fit — a soldier character who actually looks like she could soldier. Whatever you think about the controversies that followed, the athletic and acting range she put together is genuinely impressive, and that 2009 Strikeforce main event remains a landmark moment in combat sports history.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gina Carano
- Name (Japanese)
- ジーナ・カラーノ
- Reading
- じーな・からーの
- Born
- April 16, 1982 (age 44)
- Origin
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / mixed martial arts fighter / model / kickboxer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
2. Background
- University
- University of Nevada, Reno
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Haywire |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ginajcarano/
- Xhttps://x.com/ginacarano
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gina%20Carano
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8E
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q233017
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gina Carano born?
Gina Carano was born on April 16, 1982 and is 44 years old.
Where is Gina Carano from?
Gina Carano is from Dallas, Texas, United States.
What does Gina Carano do?
Gina Carano works as actor, voice actor, mixed martial arts fighter, model, kickboxer.
How tall is Gina Carano?
Gina Carano is 168 cm tall.
Where did Gina Carano study?
Gina Carano attended University of Nevada, Reno.
What is Gina Carano known for?
Gina Carano's notable works include Haywire.
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