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Viola Davis

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  • Birth Place: Saint Matthews, SC
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/11/1965, Leo
  • Profession: Actor
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Viola Davis Fast Facts:
  • Was introduced to acting during her time with Upward Bound, which assists low-income students. She continues to support the organization as a speaker and cofounder of an endowment fund.
  • Traveled to Africa after being awarded a scholarship in 1981.
  • Her myriad acting accolades include a Tony nod for Seven Guitars (1996), an Obie for Everybody's Ruby (1999), Tony and Drama Desk Awards for King Hedley II (2001); and Drama Desk and Obie Awards for Intimate Apparel (2004).
  • TV credits include recurring roles on City of Angels, Century City and Law & Order: SVU.
  • Has worked with director Steven Soderbergh several times, including the films Out of Sight (1998), Traffic (2000) and Solaris (2002).
  • Received an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree in 2002 from her alma mater Rhode Island College. 
  • Viola Davis Relationships:
  • Dan Davis - Father
  • Deloris Grant - Sister
  • Dianne Wright - Sister
  • Julius Tennon - Husband
  • Mary Davis - Mother
  • Viola Davis Awards:
  • 1996 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Play) - Nominee
  • 2001 Tony: Actress (Featured Role--Play) - Winner
  • 2009 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 2008 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
  • College:
  • Rhode Island College, Providence, RI (BA in Theater, 1988); The Juilliard School, New York, NY (Theater Arts, 1994)