Viola Davis
Viola Davis is an American actor from St. Matthews, South Carolina active since 1996.
- Profession
- Actor, Producer
- From
- St. Matthews, South Carolina
- Born
- August 11, 1965
- Years active
- 1996–present
Early life
Born in South Carolina and raised in Rhode Island, Viola Davis trained at Juilliard and built an acclaimed stage career.
Career
She won an Academy Award for "Fences," a Tony, an Emmy for "How to Get Away with Murder," and a Grammy — achieving EGOT status.
Major achievements
She is an EGOT winner and one of the most honored performers of her generation.
Legacy
Viola Davis is a towering dramatic actress and a barrier-breaking EGOT recipient.
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