| Viola Davis | |
|---|---|
 Davis at the 89th Academy Awards | |
| 4 Nominations / 1 Win | |
| Role | Actress |
| Born | August 11, 1965 |
| St. Matthews, South Carolina | |
Viola Davis is an Academy Award winning actress who rose to fame on screen with her standout performance in 2009's Doubt. Her work on stage has earned her two Tony Awards (in 2001 for King Hedley II and in 2010 for Fences) as well as a two Drama Desk Awards. Her powerful performance portraying Aibileen Clark in the film adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's book, The Help has brought her much critical acclaim as a serious dramatic actress.
Wins[]
Nominations[]
- 84th Academy Awards, 2011
- Best Actress — The Help
Videos[]
Viola Davis winning Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actress 2016
Gallery[]
Oscar-winning Roles[]
Fences
Oscar-nominated Roles[]
Doubt
The Help
Fences
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom