Viola Davis Biography, Age, Wiki, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Family & More

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Viola Davis

Biography / Wiki

An American actress, Viola Davis, is internationally acclaimed and has been known for her versatility in roles as an actress and producer.

She has been awarded with prestigious awards like Emmy Awards, Academy Awards, and more for her work in TV, film, and stage.

With her active participation in social issues, she has been counted as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Along with acting, she is vocal about human rights and is often involved in narration projects.

Age / Height / Weight

Her birthdate is August 11, 1965. Viola Davis has a weight of 59 kg and 130 lbs in pounds. She stands tall at 165 cm or in feet and inches, 5’4” feet and inches.

She has short black hair and sharp dark brown eyes. Her body type is athletic, and her figure measurements are 37-28-36.

She wears a dress of size 6 (US), whereas she wears a shoe of size 7 (US).

Date Of Birth August 11, 1965
Age 60 Years
Height In Centimetres – 165 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5’4”
Weight In Kilograms – 59 kg
In Pounds – 130 lbs
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Figure Measurements 37-28-26
Bra Size 36D
Dress Size 6 (US)
Shoe Size 7 (US)

Net Worth

As per reports, Viola Davis has accumulated a net worth of $12 million USD approximately.

Education / Family

The birthplace of Viola Davis is St. Matthews, South Carolina, USA. She was born to African-American parents; her father, Dan Davis, was a horse trainer, and her mother, Mary Alice Davis, worked as a maid.

She grew up with her four sisters and a brother in a financially unstable family. For most of the years, she stayed with her grandparents.

She went to Central Falls High School, where she discovered her interest in the arts and acting. Later, to polish her acting skills, she attended Rhode Island College and Juilliard School of Performing Arts.

Name

Viola Davis

Nick name Viola
Birth Place St. Matthews, South Carolina, USA
Profession Actress
Producer
Sexual Orientation Straight
School Central Falls High School
College Rhode Island College
Juilliard School of Performing Arts
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Home Town South Carolina, USA
Zodiac Sign Leo
Debut Not Known
Fathers Name Dan Davis

Viola Davis with her father
Viola Davis with her father

Mothers Name Mary Alice Davis

Viola Davis with her mother
Viola Davis with her mother

Brothers 1 (Name Not Known)

Viola Davis with her brother & sister
Viola Davis with her brother & sister

Sister 4 (Name Not Known)

Career / Fashion And Style

After completing her studies in theatre and acting, Viola Davis was all set to make her commencement.

In 1992, she made her first stage appearance with an off-Broadway production of William Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It at the Delacorte Theatre.

Later in the mid-1990s, she made her screen debut with a minor role in The Substance of Fire.  She landed a lead role with her striking performance in Antwone Fisher (2002).

Her major breakthrough came with her appearance in Doubt, where she was cast opposite Meryl Streep and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

She emerged to be an actress with her award-winning performances in King Hedley II and Fences.

She also worked on TV, appearing in maximum episodes in How to Get Away with Murder, and became the first Black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

From 2010-2020, she delivered powerful performances in the following projects, including The Help, Widows, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and also portrayed Michelle Obama in the series The First Lady.

She was named as an influential actress when she starred in The Woman King, which received critical acclaim.

Being a producer, she runs JuVee Productions with her husband, Julius Tennon.  She served as an actress and executive producer in vigilante thriller Lila & Eve.

Currently, she remains active in both film and television, while being vocal about social causes, making her one of the most respected actresses of her generation.

Boyfriends, Affairs, Husbands, And More

Since June 2003, Viola Davis has been married to Julius Tennon. The couple has adopted a daughter, Genesis, and she is also a stepmother to Tennon’s children from his first wife.

Boyfriends Not Known
Marital Status Married
Husband Julius Tennon

Viola Davis with her husband
Viola Davis with her husband

Children Daughter – Genesis

Viola Davis with her daughter
Viola Davis with her daughter

Favorite Things

Here we are providing you with the list of Viola Davis’s favorite things.

Favorite Actors Not Known
Favorite Actress Not Known
Favorite Destination London
Italy
Favorite Food Collard greens and cornbread
Cookie butter
Favorite Sport Kickboxing
Favorite Sweet Not Known
Favorite Color(s) Pink
Yellow
Red

Viola Davis

Some Interesting Facts About Viola Davis

  • Viola Davis won an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award, making her part of the elite “Triple Crown” club.
  • Actor Mike Colter is her second cousin.
  • Her mother was a Civil Rights Movement activist, hence she was put in jail once.
  • She has funded food programs at her former school in Rhode Island.
  • She became a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009.
  • She starts her morning in a jacuzzi with her husband.

Social Media Profile(s)

  1. Instagram @violadavis
  2. Twitter@violadavis
  3. Facebook @ViolaDavis
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