Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, best known for her roles in "Fences," "How to Get Away with Murder," "The Help," "Suicide ...

From those humble beginnings, she’s gone on to become one of the most acclaimed actors of all time: an EGOT winner, a ...

Viola Davis has received her doctorate…again! The acclaimed actress has received an honorary doctoral degree in fine arts ...

Viola Davis and Walter Murch were awarded with honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degrees by the American Film Institute.

Viola Davis Gives Moving Speech at 2016 Critics' Choice Awards Emma Stone's road to the 2017 Oscars August Wilson, who wrote the play from which "Fences" is adapted, was among the people she thanked.

For Davis, that human being—the self—had to be left at the door. While her white classmates were allowed to grow within roles that mirrored their cultural lineage, Davis was forced into a mold ...

Viola Davis shed light on her formal acting education at Juilliard and the white standard she was held to during each performance. Warner Bros. TV / Getty Images The EGOT winner recently stopped ...

In ABC’s smash hit series, “How To Get Away With Murder,” Viola Davis stars as Annalise Keating, a fearless and brazen lawyer who will stop at nothing to win a case.

Viola Davis already boasts a Tony and an Obie for her work in Gotham legit, and she turned heads several years ago with a role in "Antwone Fisher." Yet, despite that pedigree, she says it took ...

Davis boasts an extensive and distinguished career in film, television, and theater. Her credentials extend to her roles as an artist, activist, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author.

Viola Davis is a critically revered artist, activist, producer, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author. Davis has earned EGOT status through her Oscar®, Emmy®, Grammy, and multi ...