Actress
Viola Davis
Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965 in Saint Matthews, Kentucky. She debuted on Broadway at age 25 and starred in 'The Substance of Fire' at 30.
Viola Davis was born in 1965 and is currently 61 years old. Anyone born before 1965 is older than Viola.
Born
August 11, 1965
Saint Matthews, Kentucky
World pop: ~3.4B
Viola's age
61
Your age
20
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Viola's Life Timeline
Viola Davis was born on August 11, 1965, in Saint Matthews, South Carolina. She grew up in a challenging environment, facing poverty and discrimination. Despite these obstacles, she developed a passion for acting at a young age and pursued her dreams, eventually earning a scholarship to the Juilliard School, where she honed her craft.
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Davis's career took off in the early 2000s, with notable performances in theater, film, and television. She gained widespread recognition for her role in the Broadway production of 'Fences,' which earned her a Tony Award in 2010. In 2016, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film adaptation of 'Fences.' Additionally, she starred in the critically acclaimed television series 'How to Get Away with Murder,' which showcased her range and talent as an actress.
Viola Davis has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry, becoming the first African American woman to achieve an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony). Her dedication to her craft and her advocacy for representation in Hollywood have solidified her legacy as one of the most influential actresses of her generation. As of now, she continues to work in film and television, inspiring others with her powerful performances and commitment to social change.
Debuted on Broadway
Viola Davis was 25 years old when she made her Broadway debut in 'The Maids.' This performance marked the beginning of her illustrious career in theater, showcasing her exceptional talent to a wider audience.
Viola Davis was 25 years old when she debuted on Broadway in 1990. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in 'The Substance of Fire'
Viola Davis was 30 years old when she starred in the off-Broadway play 'The Substance of Fire.' This role helped establish her as a formidable actress in the theater community, earning her critical acclaim.
Viola Davis was 30 years old when she starred in 'The Substance of Fire' in 1995. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Appeared in Out of Sight
Viola Davis appeared in Steven Soderbergh's 'Out of Sight,' starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, in one of her early film roles.
Viola Davis was 33 years old when she appeared in Out of Sight in 1998. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Received a Tony Award
Viola Davis was 35 years old when she won her first Tony Award for her performance in 'King Hedley II.' This achievement highlighted her exceptional skills and solidified her status as a leading actress on Broadway.
Viola Davis was 35 years old when she received a Tony Award in 2000. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Appeared in Solaris
Viola Davis appeared in Steven Soderbergh's sci-fi drama 'Solaris,' starring alongside George Clooney.
Viola Davis was 37 years old when she appeared in Solaris in 2002. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was nominated for an Academy Award
Viola Davis was 41 years old when she received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in 'The Help.' This nomination marked a significant milestone in her film career and brought her widespread recognition.
Viola Davis was 41 years old when she was nominated for an Academy Award in 2006. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Nominated for Oscar for Doubt
Viola Davis received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her powerful performance in 'Doubt,' despite appearing in only one scene.
Viola Davis was 43 years old when she nominated for Oscar for Doubt in 2008. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won a second Tony Award
Viola Davis was 45 years old when she won her second Tony Award for her performance in 'Fences.' This win further established her as one of the leading actresses of her generation and showcased her talent in both theater and film.
Viola Davis was 45 years old when she won a second Tony Award in 2010. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in The Help
Viola Davis starred in 'The Help,' earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Aibileen Clark.
Viola Davis was 46 years old when she starred in The Help in 2011. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in How to Get Away with Murder
Viola Davis began starring as Annalise Keating in 'How to Get Away with Murder,' becoming the first Black woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama.
Viola Davis was 49 years old when she starred in How to Get Away with Murder in 2014. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won an Academy Award
Viola Davis was 51 years old when she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Fences.' This achievement made her the first African American woman to win an Oscar for a role in a film adaptation of a play.
Viola Davis was 51 years old when she won an Academy Award in 2016. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won an Emmy Award
Viola Davis was 52 years old when she won an Emmy Award for her role in 'How to Get Away with Murder.' This win made her the first African American woman to win the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Viola Davis was 52 years old when she won an Emmy Award in 2017. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in Widows
Viola Davis starred in Steve McQueen's heist thriller 'Widows,' leading an ensemble cast in the critically acclaimed film.
Viola Davis was 53 years old when she starred in Widows in 2018. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Viola Davis starred as Ma Rainey in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' earning her fourth Academy Award nomination.
Viola Davis was 55 years old when she starred in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom in 2020. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published a memoir
Viola Davis was 56 years old when she published a memoir.
Viola Davis was 56 years old when she published a memoir in 2021. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Starred in The Woman King
Viola Davis starred as General Nanisca in 'The Woman King,' an epic historical action film about the Agojie warriors of Dahomey.
Viola Davis was 57 years old when she starred in The Woman King in 2022. Are you older than Viola was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | |
| 1966 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 2 | |
| 1968 | 3 | |
| 1969 | 4 | |
| 1970 | 5 | |
| 1971 | 6 | |
| 1972 | 7 | |
| 1973 | 8 | |
| 1974 | 9 | |
| 1975 | 10 | |
| 1976 | 11 | |
| 1977 | 12 | |
| 1978 | 13 | |
| 1979 | 14 | |
| 1980 | 15 | |
| 1981 | 16 | |
| 1982 | 17 | |
| 1983 | 18 | |
| 1984 | 19 | |
| 1985 | 20 | |
| 1986 | 21 | |
| 1987 | 22 | |
| 1988 | 23 | |
| 1989 | 24 | |
| 1990 | 25 | debuted on Broadway |
| 1991 | 26 | |
| 1992 | 27 | |
| 1993 | 28 | |
| 1994 | 29 | |
| 1995 | 30 | starred in 'The Substance of Fire' |
| 1996 | 31 | |
| 1997 | 32 | |
| 1998 | 33 | appeared in Out of Sight |
| 1999 | 34 | |
| 2000 | 35 | received a Tony Award |
| 2001 | 36 | |
| 2002 | 37 | appeared in Solaris |
| 2003 | 38 | |
| 2004 | 39 | |
| 2005 | 40 | |
| 2006 | 41 | was nominated for an Academy Award |
| 2007 | 42 | |
| 2008 | 43 | nominated for Oscar for Doubt |
| 2009 | 44 | |
| 2010 | 45 | won a second Tony Award |
| 2011 | 46 | starred in The Help |
| 2012 | 47 | |
| 2013 | 48 | |
| 2014 | 49 | starred in How to Get Away with Murder |
| 2015 | 50 | |
| 2016 | 51 | won an Academy Award |
| 2017 | 52 | won an Emmy Award |
| 2018 | 53 | starred in Widows |
| 2019 | 54 | |
| 2020 | 55 | starred in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom |
| 2021 | 56 | published a memoir |
| 2022 | 57 | starred in The Woman King |
| 2023 | 58 | |
| 2024 | 59 | |
| 2025 | 60 | |
| 2026 | 61 |
