Viola Davis By Malda Ayoub Aug 11, 1965 Viola was born May 1, 1993 Graduated from Juilliard School Sep 1, 1999 Won an Obie award Dec 1, 2001 Won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a play Mar 1, 2008 Her film breakthrough was for her supporting role in Doubt that earned her several nominations Feb 1, 2010 Won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a play Jun 1, 2011 Received nominations for the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Actress Oct 1, 2011 Won a SAG Award Mar 1, 2012 Was listed in Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world Jun 1, 2012 Won the Academy Award Aug 1, 2014 Began starring in the ABC Drama, How to Get Away with Murder Jan 1, 2015 Won a SAG Award Dec 1, 2015 Became the first black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Mar 1, 2016 Won a SAG Award Sep 1, 2016 Won the Golden Globe
