Viola Davis is a famous American actress and film producer, best known for her role in the film, How to Get Away With Murder. She has also received numerous awards like Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and British Academy Film Awards
- Viola was born on the 11th of August, 1965, in Saint Mathews, South Carolina, United States of America. She is 55 years old as of 2020, and she celebrates her birthday with her family, friends, and colleagues on the 11th of August every year. Her next birthday will be on the 11th of August, 2021, when she turns 56 years old. Her birth sign is Leo.
- Viola was born to both parents in Saint Mathews, South Carolina, United States of America. She is the son of Dan Davis (father) and Mary Alice Davis. Her mother worked as a maid, and so she grew up under hardships. When she was a teenager, her family moved to Central Falls, where she received her education. However, details regarding Viola’s siblings are publicly unavailable. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update this section once the information is out.
- Viola attended Central Falls High School and Juilliard School for her secondary education. After graduating from high school, she joined Young People’s School for the Performing Arts in West Warwick, Rhode Island. She later attended Rhode Island College. There Davis’ acting talent was highly appreciated by Bernard Masterson, the program director. She was also the prime minister of the TRIO group, which supported the Student Service in her home city, Rhode Island.
- Davis is a woman of average size who appears to be quite tall in her photos. She has a height of 5 feet and 5 inches (1.65 meters) and weighs 59kg (130 lbs). She has body measurements of 37-28-36, bra size of 34C, a waist size of 28 inches, hip size of 36 inches, dress size of 8US, and athletic body type. She also has black hair and black eyes.
- Viola is happily married to his husband called Julius Tennon, since 2002. The two married in June 2002. The couple adopted an infant daughter named Genesis Tennon. Previously, Tennon had been married and therefore had children whom Davis is the stepmother.
- Viola’s acting career started in 1996 by starring in August Wilson’s Seven Guitars. In the same year, she starred in the drama, The Substance of Fire. In 1998, Davis performed the role of a director in the movie titled Steven Soderbergh’s Out of Sight. Later in 2002 and 2003, she starred in Traffic and Solaris, respectively.
- Viola has also starred in several other films like The Substance of Fire, King Hedley 2, Intimate Apparel, Out of Sight, Syriana, The Pentagon Wars, Far From Heaven, Traveller Century, and City Doubt. She also published a children’s book in 2008.
- Details regarding Viola’s salary are publicly unavailable. We are keeping tabs, and we shall update this information as soon as it is out.
- Viola is one of the wealthiest actresses in the United States of America. She has an estimated net worth of $30 million as of 2021. Her primary source of income is her career as an actress and producer. Davis accumulates a good net worth through her various sources of income but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.