Viola Davis

Viola Davis is an American actress, producer, and author who is one of the most acclaimed performers of her generation — the first African American to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting by winning an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. Born in 1965 on her grandmother's farm in St. Matthews, South Carolina, Davis grew up in Central Falls, Rhode Island, in challenging circumstances that she has spoken about with powerful honesty. She studied at Rhode Island College and the Juilliard School, training as a classical actress before building a career that would span theatre, film, and television. Her film performances include The Help, Fences (for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress), Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Woman King, and Widows. On television, she starred as Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder, winning an Emmy. On stage, she won Tony Awards for King Hedley II and the 2010 revival of Fences. Finding Me (2022), her memoir, is a raw, powerful account of her childhood, her struggles, and her journey to becoming one of the world's most respected actresses. It debuted at number one on the New York Times bestseller list. Corduroy Takes a Bow is a picture book extending the beloved Corduroy character. Davis is also a producer and activist, using her platform to advocate for diversity, equity, and representation in the entertainment industry. The audiobook of Finding Me, narrated by Davis herself, is an extraordinary listening experience. Her books and audiobooks showcase the same emotional power and authenticity that define her performances.