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Viola Davis

Bio: Viola Davis (/vaɪˈoʊlə/ vy-OH-lə; born August 11, 1965) is an American actress and film producer.  Her accolades include both the Triple Crown of Acting and EGOT
Born: Wed, Aug 11 1965
Birthplace: Saint Matthews, South Carolina, USA
Viola Davis is 59 years old
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Poster of Children of Blood and Bone
Children of Blood and Bone
Viola Davis will be 61 in Children of Blood and Bone as 'Mama Agba'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 2027
Poster of G20
G20
Viola Davis will be 59 in G20 as 'Danielle Sutton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 2025
Poster of Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4
Viola Davis was 58 in Kung Fu Panda 4 as 'The Chameleon (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 2024
Poster of Predator or Prey: Making The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Predator or Prey: Making The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Viola Davis was 58 in Predator or Prey: Making The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as 'Self (Dr. Volumnia Gaul)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 2024
Poster of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Viola Davis was 58 in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes as 'Dr. Volumnia Gaul'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 2023
Poster of Air
Air
Viola Davis was 57 in Air as 'Deloris Jordan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 2023
Poster of Black Adam
Black Adam
Viola Davis was 57 in Black Adam as 'Amanda Waller (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 2022
Poster of The Woman King
The Woman King
Viola Davis was 57 in The Woman King as 'Nanisca'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2022
Poster of Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event
Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event
Viola Davis was 56 in Oprah + Viola: A Netflix Special Event as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of The Unforgivable
The Unforgivable
Viola Davis was 56 in The Unforgivable as 'Liz Ingram'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2021
Poster of The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad
Viola Davis was 55 in The Suicide Squad as 'Amanda Waller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Viola Davis was 55 in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom as 'Ma Rainey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of Giving Voice
Giving Voice
Viola Davis was 54 in Giving Voice as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 26 2020
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Viola Davis was 54 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" as 'Florida Evans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
Viola Davis was 54 in On Broadway as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of A Touch of Sugar
A Touch of Sugar
Viola Davis was 53 in A Touch of Sugar as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Troop Zero
Troop Zero
Viola Davis was 53 in Troop Zero as 'Miss Rayleen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2019
Poster of Widows
Widows
Viola Davis was 53 in Widows as 'Veronica Rawlings'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 2018
Poster of Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Viola Davis was 53 in Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 2018
Poster of Fences
Fences
Viola Davis was 51 in Fences as 'Rose Maxson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2016
Poster of Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
Viola Davis was 50 in Suicide Squad as 'Amanda Waller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2016
Poster of Custody
Custody
Viola Davis was 50 in Custody as 'Martha Schulman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 17 2016
Poster of Lila & Eve
Lila & Eve
Viola Davis was 49 in Lila & Eve as 'Lila Walcott'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Viola Davis was 49 in August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 2015
Poster of Blackhat
Blackhat
Viola Davis was 49 in Blackhat as 'Carol Barrett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 13 2015
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him
Viola Davis was 49 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him as 'Professor Lillian Friedman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her
Viola Davis was 49 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her as 'Professor Lillian Friedman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2014
Poster of Get on Up
Get on Up
Viola Davis was 48 in Get on Up as 'Susie Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them
Viola Davis was 48 in The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them as 'Professor Lillian Friedman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 2014
Poster of Ender's Game
Ender's Game
Viola Davis was 48 in Ender's Game as 'Major Gwen Anderson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 2013
Poster of Prisoners
Prisoners
Viola Davis was 48 in Prisoners as 'Nancy Birch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 19 2013
Poster of Love, Marilyn
Love, Marilyn
Viola Davis was 47 in Love, Marilyn as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 2013
Poster of Beautiful Creatures
Beautiful Creatures
Viola Davis was 47 in Beautiful Creatures as 'Amma Treadeau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 2013
Poster of Won't Back Down
Won't Back Down
Viola Davis was 47 in Won't Back Down as 'Nona Alberts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2012
Poster of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Viola Davis was 46 in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close as 'Abby Black'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of Touch of Evil
Touch of Evil
Viola Davis was 46 in Touch of Evil as 'The Vengeful Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 06 2011
Poster of The Help
The Help
Viola Davis was 45 in The Help as 'Aibileen Clark'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 09 2011
Poster of It's Kind of a Funny Story
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Viola Davis was 45 in It's Kind of a Funny Story as 'Dr. Eden Minerva'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 2010
Poster of Trust
Trust
Viola Davis was 45 in Trust as 'Gail Friedman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2010
Poster of Eat Pray Love
Eat Pray Love
Viola Davis was 45 in Eat Pray Love as 'Delia Shiraz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 2010
Poster of Knight and Day
Knight and Day
Viola Davis was 44 in Knight and Day as 'CIA Director Isabel George'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 2010
Poster of Beyond All Boundaries
Beyond All Boundaries
Viola Davis was 44 in Beyond All Boundaries as 'Hortense Johnson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of Law Abiding Citizen
Law Abiding Citizen
Viola Davis was 44 in Law Abiding Citizen as 'Mayor April Henry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2009
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
Viola Davis was 43 in State of Play as 'Dr. Judith Franklin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2009
Poster of Doubt: Stage to Screen
Doubt: Stage to Screen
Viola Davis was 43 in Doubt: Stage to Screen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 07 2009
Poster of Madea Goes to Jail
Madea Goes to Jail
Viola Davis was 43 in Madea Goes to Jail as 'Ellen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 16 2009
Poster of Doubt
Doubt
Viola Davis was 43 in Doubt as 'Mrs. Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of Nights in Rodanthe
Nights in Rodanthe
Viola Davis was 43 in Nights in Rodanthe as 'Jean'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Jesse Stone: Sea Change
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
Viola Davis was 41 in Jesse Stone: Sea Change as 'Molly Crane'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Disturbia
Disturbia
Viola Davis was 41 in Disturbia as 'Detective Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 27 2007
Poster of The Architect
The Architect
Viola Davis was 41 in The Architect as 'Tonya Neely'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story
Viola Davis was 41 in Life Is Not a Fairytale: The Fantasia Barrino Story as 'Diane Barrino'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 2006
Poster of World Trade Center
World Trade Center
Viola Davis was 40 in World Trade Center as 'Mother in Hospital with Donna'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 09 2006
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Viola Davis was 40 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays as 'Tonya (segment "King Hedley II")'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise
Viola Davis was 40 in Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise as 'Molly Crane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 2006
Poster of Jesse Stone: Night Passage
Jesse Stone: Night Passage
Viola Davis was 40 in Jesse Stone: Night Passage as 'Officer Molly Crane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 2006
Poster of Syriana
Syriana
Viola Davis was 40 in Syriana as 'CIA Chairwoman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2005
Poster of Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Viola Davis was 40 in Get Rich or Die Tryin' as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 2005
Poster of Stone Cold
Stone Cold
Viola Davis was 39 in Stone Cold as 'Molly Crane'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 20 2005
Poster of Antwone Fisher
Antwone Fisher
Viola Davis was 37 in Antwone Fisher as 'Eva May'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2002
Poster of Solaris
Solaris
Viola Davis was 37 in Solaris as 'Gordon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of Far from Heaven
Far from Heaven
Viola Davis was 37 in Far from Heaven as 'Sybil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 2002
Poster of Kate & Leopold
Kate & Leopold
Viola Davis was 36 in Kate & Leopold as 'Policewoman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2001
Poster of Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven
Viola Davis was 36 in Ocean's Eleven as 'Parole Board Interrogator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of The Shrink Is In
The Shrink Is In
Viola Davis was 35 in The Shrink Is In as 'Robin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 2001
Poster of Amy & Isabelle
Amy & Isabelle
Viola Davis was 35 in Amy & Isabelle as 'Dottie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 2001
Poster of Traffic
Traffic
Viola Davis was 35 in Traffic as 'Social Worker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 2000
Poster of Grace & Glorie
Grace & Glorie
Viola Davis was 33 in Grace & Glorie as 'Rosemary Allbright'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1998
Poster of Out of Sight
Out of Sight
Viola Davis was 32 in Out of Sight as 'Moselle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of The Pentagon Wars
The Pentagon Wars
Viola Davis was 32 in The Pentagon Wars as 'Sgt. Fanning'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1998
Poster of Miss Apprehension and Squirt
Miss Apprehension and Squirt
Viola Davis was 32 in Miss Apprehension and Squirt as 'Sharon Hughes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The Substance of Fire
The Substance of Fire
Viola Davis was 31 in The Substance of Fire as 'Nurse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1996
Poster of Small Great Things
Small Great Things
Viola Davis will be 59+ in Small Great Things
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
Viola Davis will be 59+ in The Personal History of Rachel DuPree as 'Rachel Dupree'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Two Butterflies
Two Butterflies
Viola Davis will be 59+ in Two Butterflies
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of I Almost Forgot About You
I Almost Forgot About You
Viola Davis will be 59+ in I Almost Forgot About You as 'Dr. Georgia Young'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Operation Othello
Operation Othello
Viola Davis will be 59+ in Operation Othello as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Number One on the Call Sheet
Number One on the Call Sheet
Viola Davis will be 59+ in Number One on the Call Sheet as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 27 2025
Poster of Creature Commandos
Creature Commandos
Viola Davis was 59+ in Creature Commandos as 'Amanda Waller (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 05 2024
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Viola Davis was 57+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The First Lady
The First Lady
Viola Davis was 56+ in The First Lady as 'Michelle Obama'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 17 2022
Poster of Peacemaker
Peacemaker
Viola Davis was 56+ in Peacemaker as 'Amanda Waller (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 13 2022
Poster of The Problem with Jon Stewart
The Problem with Jon Stewart
Viola Davis was 56+ in The Problem with Jon Stewart as 'Self (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 2021
Poster of C ce soir, le débat
C ce soir, le débat
Viola Davis was 55+ in C ce soir, le débat as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 25 2021
Poster of Dear...
Dear...
Viola Davis was 54+ in Dear... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 05 2020
Poster of Celebrity IOU
Celebrity IOU
Viola Davis was 54+ in Celebrity IOU as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 2020
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Viola Davis was 50+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Viola Davis was 49+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
Viola Davis was 49+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Viola Davis was 49+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Viola Davis was 49+ in How to Get Away with Murder as 'Annalise Keating'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Viola Davis was 48+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Sofia the First
Sofia the First
Viola Davis was 47+ in Sofia the First as 'Helen Hanshaw (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Viola Davis was 46+ in Scandal as 'Annalise Keating'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Honest Trailers
Honest Trailers
Viola Davis was 46+ in Honest Trailers as 'Dr. Volumnia Gaul (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 13 2012
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Viola Davis was 43+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of United States of Tara
United States of Tara
Viola Davis was 43+ in United States of Tara
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain
Viola Davis was 42+ in The Andromeda Strain as 'Dr. Charlene Barton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 26 2008
Poster of Traveler
Traveler
Viola Davis was 41+ in Traveler as 'Agent Jan Marlow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 10 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Viola Davis was 41+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
Viola Davis was 41+ in Brothers and Sisters as 'Ellen Snyder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of Threshold
Threshold
Viola Davis was 40+ in Threshold
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Century City
Century City
Viola Davis was 38+ in Century City
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2004
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Viola Davis was 37+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of Hack
Hack
Viola Davis was 37+ in Hack as 'Stevie Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 2002
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Viola Davis was 37+ in Without a Trace as 'Audrey Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of E! Live from the Red Carpet
E! Live from the Red Carpet
Viola Davis was 36+ in E! Live from the Red Carpet as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Viola Davis was 36+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Sergeant Terry Randolph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of The Division
The Division
Viola Davis was 35+ in The Division
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Viola Davis was 35+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Attorney Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of City of Angels
City of Angels
Viola Davis was 34+ in City of Angels as 'Lynnette Peeler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 16 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Viola Davis was 34+ in Third Watch as 'Margo Rodriguez'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Viola Davis was 34+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Donna Emmett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Viola Davis was 34+ in Judging Amy as 'Celeste'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Providence
Providence
Viola Davis was 33+ in Providence as 'Dr. Eleanor Weiss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Viola Davis was 32+ in The View as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Viola Davis was 31+ in The Practice as 'Aisha Crenshaw'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
Viola Davis was 28+ in NYPD Blue as 'Woman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1993
Poster of CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
Viola Davis was 13+ in CBS News Sunday Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1979
Poster of 60 Minutes
60 Minutes
Viola Davis was 3+ in 60 Minutes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Viola Davis was 0+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Viola Davis was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Viola Davis was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Rosemary Allbright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Father Lefty
Father Lefty
Viola Davis will be 59+ in Father Lefty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Waller
Waller
Viola Davis will be 59+ in Waller as 'Amanda Waller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased