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Viola Davis

American actress
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Viola Davis: Emmy Award, 2015
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Category: Arts & Culture
Born:
August 11, 1965, Saint Matthews, South Carolina, U.S. (age 58)
Awards And Honors:
EGOT
Grammy Award (2023)
Academy Award (2017)
Emmy Award (2015)
Tony Awards (2010)
Tony Awards (2001)
Academy Award (2017): Actress in a Supporting Role
Emmy Award (2015): Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Golden Globe Award (2017): Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture
Tony Award (2010): Best Actress in a Play
Tony Award (2001): Best Featured Actress in a Play
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Viola Davis (born August 11, 1965, Saint Matthews, South Carolina, U.S.) American actress known for her precise, controlled performances and her regal presence. She accomplished the rare feat of winning the four major North American entertainment awards (EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). Davis was raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island, where her father found work as a horse groom at nearby racetracks and her mother took on domestic and factory jobs. Their income was frequently insufficient to support the family, and they endured grim rat-infested apartments and occasional food shortages. As a child, Davis began acting in school productions ...(100 of 936 words)

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