Viola Davis is an American actress and film producer. Known for her work across screen and stage, she has received numerous accolades and is one of three artists to … See more

Davis was born on August 11, 1965, in St. Matthews, South Carolina, to Mae Alice Davis (née Logan) and Dan Davis. She was born on her grandmother's farm on the … See more

Early work and breakthrough on stage (1992–1999)
In 1992, Davis starred in her first professional stage role, an off Broadway production of William Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It as Denis alongside Elizabeth McGovern at … See more

In 2011, Davis donated funds to her hometown public library in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to assist in preventing its closure due to a … See more

For her stage work, Davis has won two Tony Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, an Obie Award, and a Theater World Award. She holds the distinction of becoming the first actress of color to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series See more

• Davis, Viola (September 4, 2018). Corduroy Takes a Bow. New York: Viking Books for Young Readers. ISBN 9780425291474.
• Davis, Viola (April 22, 2022). Finding Me: An Oprah's Book Club Pick. New York: HarperOne. ISBN See more

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