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Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Actor. Born 11 August 1965 in St. Matthews, South Carolina, USA.

ActorAmerican
18
Titles on Fi1m17 acting · 1 other
69
Average Fi1m scoreas actor · 17 titles
1
Oscar1 won · 3 nominated
Born
11 August 1965, St. Matthews, South Carolina, USA
Active
1998–present
Frequently works with
Scott Rudin, Denzel Washington, Terrence Howard, Todd Black
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Academy Awards1 won · 3 nominated

  • Nominated2021Best Actress · Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
  • Won2017Best Supporting Actress · Fences
  • Nominated2012Best Actress · The Help
  • Nominated2009Best Supporting Actress · Doubt

BAFTA Film Awards1 won

  • Won2017Best Actress in a Supporting Role · Fences

Golden Globes1 won · 1 nominated

  • Won2025Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
  • Nominated2023Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama · The Woman King

Primetime Emmy Awards1 won

  • Won2015Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series · How to Get Away with Murder
Other awards8 won · 2 nominated
  • Won2023NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture · The Woman King
  • Won2021Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
  • Won2021NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture · Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
  • Won2017Time 100: Time 100
  • Nominated2015People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series: People's Choice Award for Favorite Actress in a New TV Series · How to Get Away with Murder
  • Won2012Crystal Award: Crystal Award
  • Won2010Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
  • Won2001Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play · King Hedley II
  • Won1996Theatre World Award: Theatre World Award
  • Nominated1996Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play: Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.