VIDEO: Happy Birthday to RI's Viola Davis

VIDEO: Happy Birthday to RI's Viola Davis

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Viola Davis turns 54 years old today. Central Falls' superstar has dominated almost every aspect of entertainment over the past decade. 

In 2013, Davis was GoLocal's Rhode Island "Woman of the Year."

Here are five facts you may not have known about the actress.

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1. She received an Oscar nomination for less than 10 minutes of screen time.

2. She is the first black actress to win the Triple Crown of Acting with an Oscar, Emmy and Tony.

3. Davis is one of six siblings.

4. When it comes to acting, she prefers the theater.

5. One of her favorite roles was her portrayal as serial killer Terry Randolph on Law & Order: Criminal Intent.