Viola Davis
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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 (12,451 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].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1965-08-11[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 187b6ec7-0dc8-4fc4-8b15-0ec64c0e67ef[31]
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[32], in United States[33], founded in 1854[34]; Juilliard School[15], a conservatory[35], in United States[36], founded in 1905[37], headquartered in New York City[38]; Central Falls High School[16], a high school[39], in United States[40]; and Circle in the Square Theatre School[17], a drama school[41], in United States[42], founded in 1961[43].
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[44], in United States[45], founded in 1945[46]; Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play[19], a class of award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1947[49]; Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play[20], an award for best supporting actress[50], in United States[51]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[21], an award for best supporting actress[52], in United States[53], founded in 1936[54]; Crystal Award[22], an award[55]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series[23], a class of award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1954[58].
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 (12,451 views/month, #2,834 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
She has been cited as an influence by Paola Locatelli[61], a model[62], b. 2004[63], of France[64], specialised in fashion[65].
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[61].