Viola Davis (/vaɪˈoʊlə/ vy-OH-lə; born August 11, 1965)[1] is an American actress and film producer. Known for her work across screen and stage, her accolades include both the Triple Crown of Acting and the EGOT.[a] Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017.[2][3] In 2020, The New York Times ranked her ninth on its list of the greatest actors of the 21st century.[4][5] -Wikipedia