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Viola was born
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Graduated from Juilliard School
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Won an Obie award
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Won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a play
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Her film breakthrough was for her supporting role in Doubt that earned her several nominations
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Won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a play
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Received nominations for the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Actress
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Won a SAG Award
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Was listed in Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world
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Won the Academy Award
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Began starring in the ABC Drama, How to Get Away with Murder
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Won a SAG Award
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Became the first black woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
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Won a SAG Award
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Won the Golden Globe