Viola Davis: The First African American Woman to Win the Triple Crown of Acting

Viola Davis is an American actress who has achieved great success in both film and television. She is the first African American woman to win the Triple Crown of Acting, which includes an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award.

Early Life and Career

Viola Davis was born in St. Matthews, South Carolina, on August 11, 1965. She grew up in poverty and was raised by her single mother. Davis began acting in high school and went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City.

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Davis made her Broadway debut in 1995 in the play "Seven Guitars". She went on to star in a number of other Broadway productions, including "King Hedley II" (2000) and "Fences" (2010),for which she won a Tony Award.

Film and Television Career

Davis made her film debut in 1996 in the film "The Substance of Fire". She went on to star in a number of other films, including "Out of Sight" (1998),"Traffic" (2000),and "Doubt" (2008). In 2016, she starred in the film "Fences", for which she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Davis has also had a successful television career. She starred in the television series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" from 2004 to 2010 and in the television series "How to Get Away with Murder" from 2014 to 2020. In 2015, she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in "How to Get Away with Murder".

Awards and Accomplishments

Viola Davis has won numerous awards for her work, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. She is the first African American woman to win all three of these awards.

In addition to her acting awards, Davis has also received a number of other honors. In 2012, she was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2017, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.

Legacy

Viola Davis is a talented actress who has achieved great success in both film and television. She is an inspiration to many and her work has helped to pave the way for other African American actors.

Davis's legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. She is a role model for all who aspire to achieve their dreams, no matter the obstacles they face.

THE BIOGRAPHY OF VIOLA DAVIS: The First African-American Woman To Win The Triple Crown Of Acting

by Garry Antonio

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	484 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	17 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	85 pages
Item Weight	:	6.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.22 x 9 inches

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