Denzel Washington

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, producer, and director. Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, he is widely regarded as one of the best actors of his generation. His career has given him several accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. Washington has been honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2016, AFI Life Achievement Award in 2019, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022.

After his training at the American Conservatory Theater, his career took off in theater, and he became prominent in the NBC medical drama series St. Elsewhere. He made his Hollywood debut with a war film A Soldier's Story and has won two Academy Awards for his roles in the war drama Glory and the crime thriller Training Day. Washington has also directed numerous films including Antwone Fisher, The Great Debaters, Fences, and A Journal for Jordan.

Born in Mount Vernon, New York, on December 28, 1954, Washington grew up in a religious household. His parents divorced when he was 14, and he was sent to a private preparatory school Oakland Military Academy in New Windsor, New York. His love for drama and journalism took him to Fordham University where he received his BA degree. After a brief phase of indecision, he chose to pursue acting as a career which he studied at the Lincoln Center campus and later attended graduate school at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

47 movies
8 nominations

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Given Name: Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.

Born: Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: December 28, 1954

Occupations: Actor,director,producer

Years Active: 1975-present

Children: 4

Spouses: Pauletta Pearson

Explore the awards and nominations Denzel Washington has received throughout their career.


94th Academy Awards 2022

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

The Tragedy of Macbeth

90th Academy Awards 2018

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Roman J. Israel, Esq.

89th Academy Awards 2017

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Fences

85th Academy Awards 2013

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Flight

72nd Academy Awards 2000

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

The Hurricane

74th Academy Awards 2002

Win

Actor in a Leading Role

Training Day

65th Academy Awards 1993

Nomination

Actor in a Leading Role

Malcolm X

The 60th Academy Awards 1988

Nomination

Actor in a Supporting Role

Cry Freedom

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