Davis was born in ... the Broadway revival of the play “Fences” (pictured here). David Lee/Netflix Davis has starred in television and films, able to play characters with the depth she craved ...

Popular American actress and film producer, Viola Davis is known for her marvelous acting prowess on stage and screen. Over ...

LOS ANGELES − Viola Davis ... brought those characters back to life using memories from throughout her life. Davis won an Oscar and a Tony for her role of Rose Maxson in "Fences." ...

"Viola’s courage in portraying complex, powerful characters has broken ... scheduled to be announced Dec. 9. Davis, 59, has two Tonys, most recently for “Fences” in 2010, she won an Emmy ...

You'll need no help understanding why Viola Davis received this standing ovation ... a daughter that has burst her heart wide open," the Fences star continued. "She cannot believe that despite ...

It all started when he was given the chance to bring the indelible character ... which brought Davis the first of her four Oscar nominations (she won for 2016’s “Fences”).

Meryl Streep presented the award to Davis, who she called a pure artist who “delivers the truth every time.” Both actors worked together in the 2008 film “Doubt,” where Streep first became in awe of ...

(AP) — Viola Davis’ journey to becoming one ... who won praise for a string of compelling characters in films such as “Fences,”“The Woman King,” “The Help” and “Ma Rainey ...