Awards & Winners

Viola Davis

Date of Birth 11-August-1965
Place of Birth St. Matthews
(United States of America, Calhoun County, South Carolina)
Nationality United States of America
Profession Actor
Viola Sophie Davis is an American actress. Beginning her career on the stage, Davis won a Tony and a Drama Desk Award for her role in August Wilson's King Hedley II. She won a second Drama Desk Award for Intimate Apparel, followed by a second Tony and a third Drama Desk Award for her role in Fences. Among her most notable films are Traffic, Antwone Fisher, Solaris and The Help. Her eleven-minute-long performance in the film adaptation of John Patrick Shanley's Doubt earned several honors, including an Academy Award nomination. Her role in the film The Help has garnered two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a BAFTA Award nomination, another Academy Award nomination, and a Golden Globe nomination. In addition to her success, she was listed in Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2012.

Awards by Viola Davis

Check all the awards nominated and won by Viola Davis.

2013


NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Honored for : Won't Back Down

Nominations 2013 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Won't Back Down

2012


NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture
Honored for : The Help
BET Award for Best Actress
Honored for : The Help, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Honored for : The Help
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Honored for : The Help
(Role: Aibileen Clark)
Glamour Award for Film Actress

Nominations 2012 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture The Help
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture – Drama The Help
Role: Aibileen Clark
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role The Help
Role: Aibileen Clark
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role The Help
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture The Help
Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Drama The Help
MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo The Help
BET Award for Best Actress The Help","Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

2011


Satellite Special Achievement Award for Outstanding Motion Picture Ensemble
Honored for : The Help
National Board of Review Award for Best Cast
Honored for : The Help
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture
Honored for : The Help
(Role: Aibileen Clark)
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
Honored for : The Help
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Honored for : The Help

Nominations 2011 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture The Help
Academy Award for Best Actress The Help
Role: Aibileen Clark
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress The Help
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast The Help
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series United States of Tara

2010


Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play
Honored for : Fences
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Honored for : Fences
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
Honored for : Fences

Nominations 2010 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play Fences
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play Fences
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Fences

2009


Nominations 2009 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Doubt
Role: Mrs. Miller
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture Doubt
role: Mrs. Miller
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Doubt

2008


Nominations 2008 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress Doubt
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast Doubt
Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Doubt
Role: Mrs. Miller
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress Doubt

2004


Obie Award for Performance
Honored for : Intimate Apparel
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
Honored for : Intimate Apparel

Nominations 2004 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play Intimate Apparel
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play Intimate Apparel

2003


Nominations 2003 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female Antwone Fisher

2001


Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play
Honored for : King Hedley II
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Honored for : King Hedley II
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play
Honored for : King Hedley II

Nominations 2001 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play King Hedley II
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play King Hedley II
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play King Hedley II

1999


Obie Award for Performance
Honored for : Everybody's Ruby

Nominations 1999 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Everybody's Ruby

1996


Nominations 1996 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play Seven Guitars
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play Seven Guitars