Viola Davis on Acting

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  • @muradbyunus
    @muradbyunus 7 років тому +859

    She's just a force of nature. Her success is so well deserved.

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +27

      She's pure fire.

    • @amyhuggins7966
      @amyhuggins7966 4 роки тому +1

      jonahaimz She’s an icon! She deserves SO many accolades! Just listen to her intelligence. She’s a genius and I absolutely LOVE HER!!

    • @LionessStudios
      @LionessStudios 4 роки тому +1

      I got to be on set with her. She's an absolute legend.

    • @kingzgraphicz1634
      @kingzgraphicz1634 2 роки тому

      Big fax

  • @SpencerLevey
    @SpencerLevey 7 років тому +730

    One of the best actors working today. She just makes everything feels so real.

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +5

      100% agreed.

    • @babykay2493
      @babykay2493 7 років тому +12

      She is wonderful. So refreshing to have such a powerful female working in film. She needs more leading roles though... its frustrating she tends to only get side parts.

    • @tamedcreme9846
      @tamedcreme9846 7 років тому +10

      SpencerLevey i was an extra on HTGAWM and I must say.. it's exactly what you see one the screen. I was so shocked.. everyone was good.. but with her.. I felt like I was at home watching television 😹
      Glad I found this.

    • @alexaw.4905
      @alexaw.4905 7 років тому +3

      She is amazing!!

    • @thefamliytalks8843
      @thefamliytalks8843 7 років тому

      SpencerLevey exactly oscar winner nominee o

  • @Nothining
    @Nothining 6 років тому +236

    I want her as my acting coach!!

  • @Ang417
    @Ang417 7 років тому +245

    I can listen to her talk all day

  • @aydenanthony6508
    @aydenanthony6508 4 роки тому +119

    She is the most captivating actress, honestly she creates a reality in her acting like no one can.

  • @christopherlewis7115
    @christopherlewis7115 7 років тому +209

    I don't think there isn't anything Viola can't do. I also liked when she named Meryl and Cicely as her influences

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +18

      She's my influence. Pure fire.

  • @lalagonegaga
    @lalagonegaga 6 років тому +142

    I did not blink for seven minutes and twenty five seconds.

  • @Cinematic_Jesse
    @Cinematic_Jesse 7 років тому +124

    Being out of control is the best way to be in control 🤔 Thank you Viola, you truly are one of the best.

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +7

      It's the magic trick. The work is easy, you have to let go.

  • @lindseyann6562
    @lindseyann6562 20 днів тому +1

    I love Viola Davis. I lived near where she grew up in RI for many years so I feel pride for her being from the area. Shes just amazing. A great actress and a kind person

  • @dirrtyrulez
    @dirrtyrulez 7 років тому +70

    Give her all the awards

  • @pranknation9589
    @pranknation9589 5 років тому +33

    Viola's a Meisner actor and I love it!

  • @justisburris718
    @justisburris718 6 років тому +47

    Taking notes. She is literally my favorite. I will try my hardest to live up to this 🙏🏾🎞

    • @wolfvision5154
      @wolfvision5154 2 роки тому

      Taking notes for hamlet at school because you are not an actor.

  • @ChristinaAsher
    @ChristinaAsher 4 роки тому +12

    Brilliant. You are so right. Be a generous actor. Never tell another actor how to act. Leave yourself alone. Great advice.

    • @LionessStudios
      @LionessStudios 4 роки тому +1

      it's one of the first things I learned. Never tall another actor what to do unless they ask you.

  • @hopematsitsa9317
    @hopematsitsa9317 7 років тому +63

    I am always so in love with her smile. Beautifully black.

  • @marclawrence7844
    @marclawrence7844 5 років тому +19

    One of our greatest living actors. So believable.

  • @EvieMatavelli
    @EvieMatavelli 7 років тому +115

    Best tips! Thank you for the video. I agree whatever it's given to you as an actor you got to support your scene partner . Some people never learn that - I see that in improvisation classes often. You have to accept and keep the tone and energy balanced. Some people want to be louder or they cut you off short the best improv is when you keep it balanced

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +3

      Give to your partner. It's so key. It's what make scenes good. You're so on the nose.

    • @LionessStudios
      @LionessStudios 4 роки тому +1

      If you are looking for more acting tips, I've started re-teaching what I learned in film school on my channel

  • @alicesurtv
    @alicesurtv 2 роки тому +6

    This woman is always so vulnerable, I love her. Even here, she was about to cry or had already cried before this.

  • @pablozky21
    @pablozky21 7 років тому +17

    Viola Davis gives me strength and insight. Love her!

  • @DavidSmith-ed3xh
    @DavidSmith-ed3xh 6 років тому +37

    Acting 101 with Viola Davis! Some wonderful tips to help you grow as an actor and appreciate the depth of her work.

    • @LionessStudios
      @LionessStudios 4 роки тому

      If you want more acting tips, I've started re-teaching everything I learned in film school if it would help you!

  • @minyv23
    @minyv23 5 років тому +7

    I LOVE when an actor is generous with their process. Thank you for sharing the wisdom

  • @tee7722
    @tee7722 7 років тому +34

    She is incredible.

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +1

      Totally. Just an inspiration to actors everywhere.

    • @LionessStudios
      @LionessStudios 4 роки тому

      so amazing

  • @evelunn8410
    @evelunn8410 6 років тому +8

    great respect for this woman and her dedication to and understanding of her craft....you are an inspiration, Viola

  • @FuzzySoulTiger
    @FuzzySoulTiger 4 роки тому +5

    This is truly great advice because I used to do all my preparations at home but find out my interactions with other actors, once on stage, completely changes. This is the one business where anything goes. You have to go with the flow.

  • @CrowIIII
    @CrowIIII 3 роки тому +4

    Her approach to collaborating requires genius, and she brings it.

  • @sarahhalasz2258
    @sarahhalasz2258 7 років тому +36

    This is such fantastic advice! I will use this as I develop my current character!

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +4

      What character are you developing? Yes! keep making work.

    • @Meow_meowwww
      @Meow_meowwww 2 роки тому

      same

  • @juicyr
    @juicyr 4 роки тому +242

    "The actors that should get the awards are the ones that make bad writing look good" 😂

    • @kathleen4376
      @kathleen4376 3 роки тому +9

      Brilliant truth

    • @NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin
      @NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin Рік тому +6

      And it's a FACT.

    • @NoteFromSELF
      @NoteFromSELF Рік тому +1

      I don't get the 😂. Viola was serious.

    • @juicyr
      @juicyr Рік тому +3

      @@NoteFromSELF because she said it like it is that's why I 😂

    • @ShavonCastella
      @ShavonCastella 8 місяців тому +1

      Her michelle obama acting was horrid. Why was she balling her lips up😂😂😂😂

  • @Democracy_Addict
    @Democracy_Addict 7 років тому +51

    Such an amazing actress! I love her!

  • @jlilcutie
    @jlilcutie 7 років тому +45

    she's the real deal!

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +4

      The realest. Just fire.

  • @whatkindofblue17
    @whatkindofblue17 7 років тому +111

    what a delight

  • @AmandaMHunt
    @AmandaMHunt 7 років тому +7

    I need a one on one class with Ms Davis because every interview I watch I have to take notes!

  • @oliviagiles
    @oliviagiles 7 років тому +29

    She is just amazing

  • @nemojzezat
    @nemojzezat 3 роки тому +3

    I could listen to her for hours. She is so captivating

  • @Cc-is3is
    @Cc-is3is 7 років тому +9

    she is so amazing and talented definitely deserved the Oscar she got love her

  • @outinsider
    @outinsider 7 років тому +8

    This was just what I needed to watch today. Viola Davis inspires me, so much so I think I wrote a character and picturing her play it.

  • @euphorically6123
    @euphorically6123 7 років тому +11

    I watched this literally 3 times gonna put some here stuff in my notes now,amazing work right here.

  • @jaimarabeals3280
    @jaimarabeals3280 6 років тому +3

    so inspired by her. love looking up to her, she's so wise.

  • @marcuscameron8274
    @marcuscameron8274 6 років тому +10

    The technique she seems to be using is Practical Aesthetics developed by David Mamet. It's perfect

  • @NoteFromSELF
    @NoteFromSELF Рік тому +1

    I simply love listening to Viola speak. And I get her perspective on acting.

  • @damarisisales
    @damarisisales 6 років тому +5

    Thank you for your advice Mrs. Davis

  • @na3496
    @na3496 7 років тому +34

    She is a sage

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +8

      So wise. She know's what to do and how to make.

  • @DarleneSterling
    @DarleneSterling 6 років тому +4

    This is so eye opening. I respect her very much!

  • @lehuy4278
    @lehuy4278 7 років тому +16

    I love her so much

  • @AI-AITUM
    @AI-AITUM 2 роки тому +1

    Wisdom at its finest 🙌🏾 Ms Davis

  • @joubert350
    @joubert350 7 років тому +3

    Everything she just said 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @danielelolli3386
    @danielelolli3386 Місяць тому +1

    She's an incredible woman and as an actor

  • @jmtheboat
    @jmtheboat 3 роки тому +3

    Powerful words from a master.

  • @truefilm1556
    @truefilm1556 6 років тому +7

    Definitely one of the very best actresses ever.

  • @corgisrule21
    @corgisrule21 4 роки тому +8

    Her, Kathy Bates, and Meryl Streep are my queens

  • @anthonycoyles1965
    @anthonycoyles1965 4 роки тому +3

    Adds so much gravity to every role ...❤️

  • @nard-o
    @nard-o 2 роки тому +1

    I’m gonna rewatch this a few times.

  • @vhaswings
    @vhaswings 6 років тому +2

    Oh my gosh - Thank you - This is so true!

  • @tfaddict8254
    @tfaddict8254 7 років тому +9

    This is PRICELESS!

  • @kathleen4376
    @kathleen4376 3 роки тому

    I always enjoy and learn from Viola Davis’s interviews , stories and insight into her acting approach or process.

  • @CreativeActorsLab425
    @CreativeActorsLab425 3 роки тому

    I love all of this - also journaling as the character helps as well - before the event in the script and then after the event - and see what the character has gone through internally.

  • @angelmatos9143
    @angelmatos9143 5 років тому +9

    Viola can ‘stare down’ any actor in any scene today.

    • @LionessStudios
      @LionessStudios 4 роки тому +1

      it's true her eyes are so telling, so compelling

  • @75smurfette
    @75smurfette 7 років тому +3

    Fabulous advice Ms. Davis!

  • @brandonclark8987
    @brandonclark8987 5 років тому +1

    The given circumstances are such a nice ploy to the reality of the inner existence becoming an outer truth.
    I love finding small trinkets of hints to further my character analysis when I have some detailed words to embody the actions surrounding character objective.
    So new to this screen acting world, but I'm glad I went to theatre school too.

  • @NueNues
    @NueNues 5 років тому +3

    Thank you! Duly noted, copied, resonated, digested and will be implemented!

    • @LionessStudios
      @LionessStudios 4 роки тому +1

      are you looking for acting tips? I've started sharing everything I learned in film school on my channel if that would help you?!

    • @NueNues
      @NueNues 4 роки тому

      Lioness Studios - Yes, always a sponge to learning, thank you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @angelbishop9574
    @angelbishop9574 6 років тому +5

    This was great insight!

  • @ymest269daniel9
    @ymest269daniel9 7 років тому +4

    I love her so much!

  • @malin434
    @malin434 4 роки тому +3

    the power she has, wow

  • @islandgirlruby2750
    @islandgirlruby2750 5 років тому +3

    Help....I'm addicted to watching videos of Viola Davis interviews.

  • @katieh6549
    @katieh6549 7 років тому +12

    so helpful

  • @halakassab1996
    @halakassab1996 5 років тому +6

    I Love her,she is amazing 😍

  • @tobeeawosika7888
    @tobeeawosika7888 7 років тому +2

    Viola is amazing! love love love her

  • @Jen-jo5qu
    @Jen-jo5qu 5 років тому +3

    Watching a genius and an artist speak.

  • @iamtamaramariah
    @iamtamaramariah 6 років тому +3

    So helpful! xxx

  • @KuyaManzano
    @KuyaManzano 7 років тому +7

    What should I use youtube as an actor for? Showcase my jobs? Entertain people with special new videos? Should I have a different channel for each thing? ty :-)

  • @SuperSmile2004
    @SuperSmile2004 7 років тому +6

    Brilliant!

  • @louiseharris4474
    @louiseharris4474 7 років тому +4

    PURE GOLD

  • @kiawilliams7384
    @kiawilliams7384 5 років тому +6

    What a goat❤️❤️👏🏾

  • @TheEgoandme
    @TheEgoandme 7 років тому +5

    Amazing!

  • @robertdavis3036
    @robertdavis3036 6 років тому +1

    Thanks, Vi.

  • @6rban100k
    @6rban100k 7 років тому +4

    Viola is the only person who deserve to buy a ticket and fly to her just to hug her and take a selfie with I love this human being 💕

  • @patricktilsley9164
    @patricktilsley9164 5 років тому +1

    She’s my favourite actress!!!

  • @charismacarrillo7003
    @charismacarrillo7003 6 років тому +4

    Such poise.

  • @oscaralextv
    @oscaralextv Рік тому

    This was a wonderful acting MasterClass

  • @fefemarks315
    @fefemarks315 6 років тому +2

    i love this woman.

  • @_assweetashoney
    @_assweetashoney 3 роки тому +1

    She makes me want to become an actress 😩😩🤞🏾

  • @katherinemarsh7429
    @katherinemarsh7429 5 років тому +1

    Excellent info

  • @amyhuggins7966
    @amyhuggins7966 4 роки тому +2

    VIOLA IS A LEGEND AND AN ICON! A WOMAN I GREATLY ADMIRE. SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST ACTORS I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY 46 YEARS. Challenge that statement. I dare you.

  • @SilverTLyneng
    @SilverTLyneng 6 років тому +1

    You are a amazing actress !!

  • @kingsuave4452
    @kingsuave4452 6 років тому +5

    Very talented, elegant actress.

  • @pp_wesley
    @pp_wesley 7 років тому +2

    yes!! preach!!
    #viola

  • @Iksvomid
    @Iksvomid 2 роки тому

    Greatest Viola I've ever seen. Beats any violin any time of day.

  • @diabloakland
    @diabloakland Місяць тому

    I’m Meisner trained and it sounds like a lot of what we learned. We prepare and marinate on our choices but we also go off our partner with what they give us/how they move us

  • @MiaSpeight
    @MiaSpeight 5 років тому +1

    Teach sis!!!

  • @tarellrowe1335
    @tarellrowe1335 7 років тому +4

    Perfection.

  • @pchelamaja88
    @pchelamaja88 6 років тому +9

    a double snakes god I love this woman!

  • @arfenmalik1717
    @arfenmalik1717 3 роки тому +1

    Acting requires some crazy amount of concentration
    Learning those lines and rehearsing is just crazy and that was something my mind never wanted to do.
    Am an accounting student and i would rather study that than read a script but i still wonner act

  • @cadillacdeville5828
    @cadillacdeville5828 5 років тому

    I just LOVE everything she does.

  • @rakiyajones7142
    @rakiyajones7142 2 роки тому +1

    I love that actress

  • @JaesadaSrisuk
    @JaesadaSrisuk 7 років тому +27

    This might be her year to finally get her Oscar. Let's hoping third- (or is it fourth?) times nominated is the charm?

    • @phuckducky266
      @phuckducky266 7 років тому +3

      Justice J. Srisuk they gave it to autotuned Emma

    • @CharlieMunn
      @CharlieMunn 7 років тому +6

      Still waiting on them realize they gave out the wrong oscar.

    • @oliviapete
      @oliviapete 7 років тому +1

      Phuck Ducky viola won for best supporting Emma won for leading

  • @JMBBrasil
    @JMBBrasil 3 роки тому +1

    Genius actor with genius things to say.

  • @bleepbloop9123
    @bleepbloop9123 2 роки тому

    This is amazing advice

  • @sarunp7535
    @sarunp7535 2 роки тому

    She is a living legend 👏👏👏

  • @nouinoui6639
    @nouinoui6639 5 років тому +3

    I LOVE HER

  • @therenaessance
    @therenaessance 6 років тому +3

    queen.

  • @henryrobinson8219
    @henryrobinson8219 6 років тому +1

    Fucking fantastic talk and gives great insight into what it really means to build a character. No wonder she's such an incredible actor.
    "A, double snakes"!

  • @melodyal3357
    @melodyal3357 3 роки тому

    And that's why she is one of the best actress in the world!!!