Viola Davis

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Characters played by Viola Davis

Annalise Keating — How to Get Away with Murder (2014)

Prominent criminal defense attorney and law professor at Middleton University who selects five first-year students to intern at her firm. Navigates complex murders involving her husband Sam and student Lila Stangard. Struggles with alcoholism, leads a major class-action lawsuit against the state, wins at the Supreme Court, and faces intense FBI investigation and eventual rehab following multiple tragedies and cover-ups.

Dr. Volumnia Gaul — The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)

Ruthless Head Gamemaker and scientist overseeing the 10th Games.

Amanda Waller — Suicide Squad (2016)

Ruthless intelligence officer who commands Task Force X using nanite bombs for control.

Parole Board Interrogator (voice) (uncredited) — Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Voice actor questioning Danny post-release.

Amanda Waller — The Suicide Squad (2021)

Ruthless government agent leader of Task Force X

Nancy Birch — Prisoners (2013)

Mother of Joy Birch and wife of Franklin. She persuades Franklin to stop Keller Dover's torture of Alex Jones, though the couple privately decides to allow it to continue without reporting it to the police.

Amanda Waller (uncredited) — Black Adam (2022)

Government leader of Task Force X

The Chameleon — Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

Shape-shifting sorceress stealing kung fu from past masters.

Aibileen Clark — The Help (2011)

An African-American domestic worker employed by Elizabeth Leefolt, Aibileen raises Mae Mobley while receiving little care from Elizabeth. She becomes one of Skeeter's first interview subjects, shares her son's tragic death, helps other maids speak out, and leaves domestic work after Elizabeth fires her.

Veronica Rawlings — Widows (2018)

Harry's widow who transforms from a grieving spouse into the mastermind of a $5 million heist. She recruits fellow widows, deciphers blueprints, blackmails a security CEO, and executes the robbery at the Mulligan mansion. After surviving the heist, she confronts and kills her supposedly dead husband to protect her crew and secure their freedom.

Dr. Eden Minerva — It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

Dr. Eden Minerva is the head physician who interviews Craig before his discharge. During their conversation, Craig explains that he has discovered a desire to become an artist and has gained perspective from seeing that other patients face more severe problems, helping confirm his progress in treatment.

Major Gwen Anderson — Ender's Game (2013)

Major Anderson is an International Fleet officer who notices Ender's aptitude alongside Colonel Hyrum Graff and monitors the psychological effects of his training. She questions the increasingly severe program and the unusual changes in Ender's mind game, but Graff insists that humanity has little time left.

Career Overview

Viola Davis has 139 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Jesse Stone Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include How to Get Away with Murder, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Prisoners. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
139
Birth Date
1965-08-11
Birth Place
St. Matthews, South Carolina, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q229181), public domain (CC0).