Viola Davis Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5 in |
Weight | 59 kg |
Date of Birth | August 11, 1965 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Viola Davis is a critically-acclaimed American actress, voiceover artist, and producer who became the first African-American to achieve the “Triple Crown of Acting” i.e. winning an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, as well a Tony Award. Some of her most notable performances came in roles like Aibileen Clark in The Help, Rose Maxson in Fences, Mrs. Miller in Doubt, Abby Black in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Professor Lillian Friedman in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby, Amanda Waller in Suicide Squad, Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder, Susie Brown in Get On Up, and Veronica Rawlings in Widows. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017, was included in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017, and was placed 9th on its list of “The 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century” curated by The New York Times in 2020.
Born Name
Viola Davis
Nick Name
Viola Davis, Davis
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
St. Matthews, South Carolina, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Viola Davis attended Central Falls High School after her family moved to Rhode Island.
She graduated from Rhode Island College with a major in Theatres in the year 1988. She also acquired an honorary doctorate degree from the college in Fine Arts in the year 2002.
Viola Davis also attended Juilliard School from 1989-1993 as a member of the Drama Division’s Group 22.
Occupation
Actress, Producer, Voiceover Artist
Family
- Father – Dan Davis (Horse trainer)
- Mother – Mary Alice (Maid, factory worker, homemaker, a civil rights activist)
- Siblings – She has 4 sisters and a brother.
- Others – Eugene Davis (Paternal Grandfather), Idella Johnson (Paternal Grandmother), Henry Logan (Maternal Grandfather), Mozell/Mozel/Moselle/Mozelle Howell (Maternal Grandmother)
Viola is the second youngest out of six children.
Manager
Viola Davis has been represented by –
- Lasher Group, Artist Management Company, New York, United States
- JuVee Productions, Production Company, Granada Hills, California, United States
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Viola Davis is married to –

Race / Ethnicity
Black
Viola Davis is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Shiny black skin
- Charming smile
- Acting prowess
Measurements
37-28-36 in or 94-71-91.5 cm

Dress Size
8 (US) or 10 (UK)
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 6.5 (UK) or 7 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
Viola Davis has not endorsed any brand until the summer of 2015.
Religion
Viola Davis was raised as a Baptist but connected to Catholicism, and also wanted to be a Catholic.
Best Known For
Viola Davis is best known for her leading role in the 2011 release ‘The Help.’
She is also known for her Broadway performances like August Wilson’s King Hedley II (2001), Intimate Apparel (2004), and Fences (2010).
First Film
Viola Davis appeared in a small role of a nurse in the movie The Substance of Fire in the year 1996.
First TV Show
Viola Davis has appeared in an anonymous role in the TV series NYPD Blue that aired in 1996.
Her first credited role was in the same year (1996) as Mrs. Stapleton in the episode “Smack is Back” of the TV Series ‘New York Undercover.’

First Stage Performance
Viola Davis has performed as Denise in As You Like It in 1992.
Personal Trainer
Viola Davis does not have a personal trainer.
She has maintained her best figure with her own exercise routine, which generally constitutes of leg press, triceps exercises, deadlift, and standing calf raise along with cardio exercises.
The actress is also known for sticking to a particular diet to stay fit. In fact, it is reported that the actress was under ‘Wolverine-Diet’ for her role as Susie Brown for the 2014 movie ‘Get on Up.’ This special plan allowed her to eat meals only for eight hours of the day. The remaining 16 hours were left for fasting. According to an interview given to People magazine, Viola Davis had admitted to losing weight with the diet plan.
Viola Davis Favorite Things
- Actress – Meryl Streep
- Role – Terry Randolph in Law & Order: Criminal Intent
- Food – Fat Turkey Burgers and Fries
Source – CocoaFab, IMDb, US Magazine
Viola Davis Facts
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