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Viola Davis

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Academy Award-Winning Actress, Producer & New York Times Best-Selling Author

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Viola Davis Biography

Viola Davis is a critically acclaimed, award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author. With her 2023 Grammy Award for her narration of her memoir, "Finding Me," she earned EGOT status, having been one of few artists to have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.

While she has acted in theater, on television and in films for decades, Davis found Hollywood success and fame later in life. She became the first woman of color to win the Best Lead Actress in a Drama Emmy Award for her role in "How to Get Away With Murder," for which she also won a Screen Actors Guild Award. She won multiple awards and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the film adaptation of August Wilson's "Fences," a role that also garnered her a Tony Award. She has also received a Tony Award for her performance in “King Hedley II.”

Among her many accolades, Davis has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with Oscar nominations for the films "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "The Help," and "Doubt;" won a total of five Screen Actors Guild Awards; and has also received nominations for six Golden Globes Awards and three British Academy Film Awards, winning one of each. For her stage work, she has won two Tony Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, an Obie Award, a Theater World Award and Drama Critics’ Circle and Outer Critics Circle Awards.

Davis and her husband Julius Tennon are the founders of JuVee Productions, a production company whose focus is to give a voice to the voiceless through strong, impactful, and culturally relevant narratives. The company was instrumental in bringing "The Woman King," a film that tells the story of a general of an all-female West African military, to the big screen.

Davis earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023, was named by Forbes magazine to their "50 Over 50" list.

A graduate of The Julliard School, Davis received an honorary doctorate during its 109th Commencement Ceremony. She has also received honorary doctorates from her undergraduate alma mater, Rhode Island College, and from Indiana University.

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    Speaking fees for Viola Davis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Viola Davis are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Viola Davis, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
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    Viola Davis generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Viola Davis’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Viola Davis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Viola Davis for your next private or corporate function.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Viola Davis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Academy Award-Winning Actress, Producer & New York Times Best-Selling Author

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Viola Davis Biography

Viola Davis is a critically acclaimed, award-winning actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author. With her 2023 Grammy Award for her narration of her memoir, "Finding Me," she earned EGOT status, having been one of few artists to have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.

While she has acted in theater, on television and in films for decades, Davis found Hollywood success and fame later in life. She became the first woman of color to win the Best Lead Actress in a Drama Emmy Award for her role in "How to Get Away With Murder," for which she also won a Screen Actors Guild Award. She won multiple awards and a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in the film adaptation of August Wilson's "Fences," a role that also garnered her a Tony Award. She has also received a Tony Award for her performance in “King Hedley II.”

Among her many accolades, Davis has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with Oscar nominations for the films "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "The Help," and "Doubt;" won a total of five Screen Actors Guild Awards; and has also received nominations for six Golden Globes Awards and three British Academy Film Awards, winning one of each. For her stage work, she has won two Tony Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, an Obie Award, a Theater World Award and Drama Critics’ Circle and Outer Critics Circle Awards.

Davis and her husband Julius Tennon are the founders of JuVee Productions, a production company whose focus is to give a voice to the voiceless through strong, impactful, and culturally relevant narratives. The company was instrumental in bringing "The Woman King," a film that tells the story of a general of an all-female West African military, to the big screen.

Davis earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and in 2023, was named by Forbes magazine to their "50 Over 50" list.

A graduate of The Julliard School, Davis received an honorary doctorate during its 109th Commencement Ceremony. She has also received honorary doctorates from her undergraduate alma mater, Rhode Island College, and from Indiana University.

Viola Davis Videos

  • Viola Davis on Speaking Up, Challenging Stereotypes
    In this inspiring interview renowned actress Viola Davis discusses the importance of using her voice to advocate for women and black ...
  • VIOLA DAVIS Wins Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling | 2023 GRAMMYs
    Watch VIOLA DAVIS acceptance speech for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording ‘FINDING ME’ at the 2023 GRAMMYs.
  • Viola Davis | International Women's Day 2021 | Talks at Google
    In celebration of International Women's Day, we welcome Viola Davis to discuss her personal and professional journey, purpose and legacy.

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  • How do I book Viola Davis to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Viola Davis for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Viola Davis, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Viola Davis or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Viola Davis

    Speaking fees for Viola Davis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Viola Davis are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Viola Davis, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Viola Davis speak about?

  • Where does Viola Davis travel from?

    Viola Davis generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Viola Davis’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Viola Davis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Viola Davis for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Viola Davis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Viola Davis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Viola Davis for your event is available upon request. Viola Davis generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mindy Kaling, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Simone Biles, Trevor Noah and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Viola Davis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Viola Davis Speaker Videos

  • Viola Davis on Speaking Up, Challenging Stereotypes
    In this inspiring interview renowned actress Viola Davis discusses the importance of using her voice to advocate for women and black ...
    VIOLA DAVIS Wins Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling | 2023 GRAMMYs
    Watch VIOLA DAVIS acceptance speech for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording ‘FINDING ME’ at the 2023 GRAMMYs.
  • Viola Davis | International Women's Day 2021 | Talks at Google
    In celebration of International Women's Day, we welcome Viola Davis to discuss her personal and professional journey, purpose and legacy.
    VIOLA DAVIS Powerful Speech about Owning Your Past!
    This inspiring speech by Viola Davis teaches us to own our past.
  • Viola Davis About Surviving Childhood Poverty, Her Daughter Genesis
    Born in a one-room shack on her grandmother’s farm, Viola Davis overcame poverty to become one of the greatest actors of her generation. In a revealing interview, the Oscar winner shares stories of...
    Viola Davis: Barnard Commencement 2019
    Viola Davis, the award-winning actress, producer and humanitarian, delivered the keynote address to the Class of 2019 at Barnard’s 127th Commencement on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Radio City Music...

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