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Viola Davis

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Viola Davis
Davis at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con
Born (1965-08-11) August 11, 1965 (age 59)
Alma mater
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active1988–present
Spouse
Julius Tennon
(m. 2003)
Children1
RelativesMike Colter (second cousin)

Viola Davis (born August 11, 1965) is an American actress. She has starred in many movies, including Traffic and Antwone Fisher and Suicide Squad. She has also done many television programs. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2017 for her role in Fences (2016).

In 2023, Davis became one of the eighteen people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award.[1]

References

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  1. Haring, Bruce (February 5, 2023). "Viola Davis Now An 'EGOT' After Grammy Win". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 5, 2023.