Viola Davis

American actress and producer (born 1965)
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Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965, in St. Matthews [1][2][3][4]. She has had a versatile career as a stage actor, film actor, television actor, television producer, and actor [5][6]. Davis has received education from several institutions, including Rhode Island College, Juilliard School, Central Falls High School, and Circle in the Square Theatre School [7].

Viola Davis has been married to Julius Tennon since 2003 [8]. Her spouse has been with her for many years, and she continues to work in the entertainment industry. As an actor, Davis has received numerous awards for her performances [9][10][11].

Some of her notable awards include the Theatre World Award, Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, and Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play [9][10][11]. She has also won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Crystal Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, along with two more awards [9][10][11].

Throughout her career, Viola Davis has demonstrated her talent and dedication to her craft, earning her numerous accolades [9][10][11]. She remains a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, with a wide range of roles and productions to her credit [5][6]. Viola Davis continues to be an accomplished actor, with a long list of achievements [9][10][11].

Viola Davis

Summary

Viola Davis is a human[1]. Her place of birth was St. Matthews[2]. She was born on August 11, 1965[3]. She worked as a stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], television producer[7], and actor[8]. She ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,186 views/month, #2,834 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Viola Davis's place of birth was St. Matthews[2].
  • Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965[3].
  • Among Viola Davis's spouses was Julius Tennon[10].
  • Viola Davis held citizenship in United States[11].
  • American English was Viola Davis's native language[12].
  • Viola Davis is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
  • Viola Davis's professions included stage actor[4].
  • Viola Davis's professions included film actor[5].
  • Viola Davis worked as a television actor[6].
  • Viola Davis's professions included television producer[7].
  • Viola Davis's professions included actor[8].
  • Viola Davis's education included a stint at Rhode Island College[14].
  • Viola Davis's education included a stint at Juilliard School[15].
  • Viola Davis's education included a stint at Central Falls High School[16].
  • Viola Davis's education included a stint at Circle in the Square Theatre School[17].
  • Viola Davis received the Theatre World Award[18].
  • Viola Davis received the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[19].
  • Viola Davis received the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[20].
  • Viola Davis received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[21].
  • Viola Davis received the Crystal Award[22].
  • Viola Davis received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[23].
  • Viola Davis is recorded as female[24].
  • Viola Davis's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Viola Davis's Commons category is recorded as Viola Davis[26].
  • Viola Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Viola Davis's place of birth was St. Matthews[2]. She was born on August 11, 1965[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13]. American English was her native language[12].

Education

Educated at Rhode Island College[14], a higher education institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1854[30]; Juilliard School[15], a conservatory[31], in United States[32], founded in 1905[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; Central Falls High School[16], a high school[35], in United States[36]; and Circle in the Square Theatre School[17], a drama school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1961[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], television producer[7], and actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Theatre World Award[18], a theatre award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1945[42]; Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[19], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1947[45]; Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[20], an award for best supporting actress[46], in United States[47]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[21], an award for best supporting actress[48], in United States[49], founded in 1936[50]; Crystal Award[22], an award[51]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[23], a class of award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1954[54].

Personal Life

Among Viola Davis's spouses was Julius Tennon[10].

Why It Matters

Viola Davis ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,186 views/month, #2,834 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

She has been cited as an influence by Paola Locatelli[57], a model[58], b. 2004[59], of France[60], specialised in fashion[61].

FAQs

Where was Viola Davis born?

Viola Davis's place of birth was St. Matthews[2].

Who was Viola Davis married to?

Viola Davis's spouses include Julius Tennon[10].

What did Viola Davis do for work?

Viola Davis worked as stage actor[4], film actor[5], television actor[6], television producer[7], and actor[8].

Where did Viola Davis go to school?

Viola Davis was educated at Rhode Island College[14], Juilliard School[15], Central Falls High School[16], and Circle in the Square Theatre School[17].

What awards did Viola Davis receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[18], Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[19], Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[20], and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[21].

Who did Viola Davis influence?

Viola Davis has been cited as an influence by Paola Locatelli[57].

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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