Commander in Chief is an American political drama television series that focused on the fictional administration and family of Mackenzie Allen (portrayed by Geena Davis), the first female president of the United States, who ascends to the post from the vice presidency after the death of the sitting president from a sudden cerebral aneurysm.

Davis starred as the adoptive mother of the title character in the Stuart Little franchise (1999–2005) and as the first female president of the United States in the television series Commander in Chief (2005–2006), winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama for her role in the latter.

Commander in Chief: Created by Rod Lurie. With Geena Davis, Donald Sutherland, Harry Lennix, Kyle Secor. MacKenzie Allen becomes the first woman American president after she ascends to the job following the death of president Teddy Bridges.

Oct 22, 2024 · The 'Commander in Chief' team breaks down how Geena Davis paved the way for America's first female president, with her portrayal in the 2005 ABC show.

Oct 25, 2024 · See how Geena Davis’s advocacy paved the way for Hollywood's portrayal of female U.S. presidents, reshaping media representation of women in leadership.

Oct 23, 2024 · Watching Commander in Chief star Geena Davis, as President Mackenzie Allen, helped the country prepare for a moment when a woman steps into the job, Commander in Chief creator Rod Lurie told...

In this powerful ABC drama, Geena Davis leads the cast as Mackenzie Allen, a former university chancellor taken on as the running mate of a conservative presidential candidate. After winning the election, the president undergoes critical heart surgery, requiring Allen to step up to the plate.

Apr 9, 2017 · In 2005, Geena Davis became our first female president—on TV. In the ABC-TV series Commander in Chief, she played the fictional McKenzie Allen, America’s first female vice president, who...

Geena Davis stars as America's first female president, and an independent to boot. A former vice-president, Mackenzie Allen takes office when her Republican predecessor dies.

Sep 24, 2005 · In a new series, the first female president of the United States gets the job through inheritance rather than an election.