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Birth Place: Saint Matthews, SC
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: August 11, 1965, Leo
Profession: Actor
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
Viola Davis Awards:
- 1996 Tony: Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play - Nominee
- 2001 Tony: Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play - Winner
College:
- Rhode Island College, Providence, RI (BA in Theater, 1988); The Juilliard School, New York, NY (Theater Arts, 1994)
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