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Facts
| Born | August 11, 1965 (age 59) • South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Awards And Honors | EGOT • Grammy Award (2023) • Academy Award (2017) • Emmy Award (2015) • Tony Awards (2010) • Tony Awards (2001) • Academy Award (2017): Actress in a Supporting Role • Emmy Award (2015): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series • Golden Globe Award (2017): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture • Tony Award (2010): Best Actress in a Play • Tony Award (2001): Best Featured Actress in a Play |
| Married To | Julius Tennon (2003–present) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Without a Trace" (2006) • "Get on Up" (2014) • "Judging Amy" (2000) • "Doubt" (2008) • "Get Rich or Die Tryin'" (2005) • "Fences" (2016) • "The Help" (2011) • "Far from Heaven" (2002) • "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her" (2013) • "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (2003–2008) • "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them" (2014) • "World Trade Center" (2006) • "Traveler" (2007) • "Blackhat" (2015) • "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" (2011) • "Kate & Leopold" (2001) • "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2002) • "How to Get Away with Murder" (2014–2020) • "Antwone Fisher" (2002) • "Sofia the First" (2013) • "NYPD Blue" (1996) • "Hack" (2003) • "Troop Zero" (2019) • "Century City" (2004) • "Threshold" (2005) • "American Koko" (2017) • "Brothers & Sisters" (2008) • "Law Abiding Citizen" (2009) • "The Architect" (2006) • "The Andromeda Strain" (2008) • "Traffic" (2000) • "Nights in Rodanthe" (2008) • "Lila & Eve" (2015) • "Out of Sight" (1998) • "City of Angels" (2000) • "Scandal" (2018) • "Disturbia" (2007) • "Trust" (2010) • "It's Kind of a Funny Story" (2010) • "The Substance of Fire" (1996) • "Ender's Game" (2013) • "Miss Apprehension and Squirt" (1998) • "The Division" (2002) • "The Guardian" (2001) • "New York Undercover" (1996) • "Solaris" (2002) • "Suicide Squad" (2016) • "Won't Back Down" (2012) • "Knight and Day" (2010) • "Providence" (2001) • "State of Play" (2009) • "United States of Tara" (2010) • "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2002) • "Widows" (2018) • "Eat Pray Love" (2010) • "The Practice" (2003) • "Laws of Chance" (2006) • "Prisoners" (2013) • "Madea Goes to Jail" (2009) • "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him" (2013) • "Third Watch" (2001) • "The Shrink Is In" (2001) • "Beautiful Creatures" (2013) • "Custody" (2016) |
Top Questions
Is Viola Davis married?
Julius Tennon (2003–present)
When was Viola Davis born?
Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965.
Where was Viola Davis born?
Viola Davis was born in Saint Matthews, South Carolina, United States.
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