Viola Davis

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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:
Julius Tennon - Husband
Mary Davis - Mother
Dan Davis - Father
Dianne Wright - Sister
Deloris Grant - Sister
Genesis - Daughter
Viola Davis Awards:
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Nominee
2008 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture - Winner
2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - Winner
2012 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
2011 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
2011 BAFTA Awards: Best Leading Actress - Nominee
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
2010 Tony: Actress (Play) - Winner
College:
Rhode Island College, Providence, RI (BA in Theater, 1988); The Juilliard School, New York, NY (Theater Arts, 1994)