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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

American Actor, Director, Producer.

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Biography

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. was born on December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon , New York , USA . The boy was named after his priest father. Denzel was the middle of three children in a family, his mother Lennis "Lynn" (née Lowe, born in 1924 )was originally from Georgia . She worked in a beauty salon, and in his youth he, being an apprentice there, helped his mother . His father, Denzel Hayes Washington Sr. (1909-1991) , was a native of Buckingham County, Virginia , an ordained minister (Pentecostals ) and an employee of the New York City Water Department who also worked at the local S. Klein department store.

After school, he entered Fordham University in New York , where he first studied medicine, then biology, then became interested in journalism and, finally, became interested in theater, graduating in 1977 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Washington then entered the American Conservatory of San Francisco . A year later, he moved to New York, began acting in television films and stopped studying at the conservatory .

Career

In 1977, Washington received a small role in his first film, the sports drama Wilma . On the set of this film, he met his future wife, Pauletta Pearson. In 1981, Washington starred in the comedy Exact Copy , where he played one of the main roles. He gained fame among American viewers thanks to his role in the NBC television series St. Elswear , where he starred for 6 years.

In 1988, he was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in Cry for Freedom by Richard Attenborough .

In 1990, the actor received his first Oscar for his performance in a supporting role in the Civil War film Glory by Edward Zwick .

In 1993, Washington was again nominated for an Oscar for his role as a religious figure in Spike Lee 's Malcolm X. Film critic Roger Ebert and director Martin Scorsese called the film one of the best films of the 1990s . Washington also starred in Lee's other films, Better Life Blues , His Game with Milla Jovovich , and Not Caught, Not a Thief with Clive Owen and Jodie Foster .

In 1993, he played the role of a homophobic lawyer in Philadelphia , opposite Tom Hanks and Antonio Banderas .

In 2000, Washington received the Golden Globe Award and the Best Actor Award at the 50th Berlin Film Festival for his performance as a boxer in the biopic The Hurricane .

In 2001, the film " Training Day " was released, in which the actor played a negative character for the first time in his career and received an Oscar for it.

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'A Journal For Jordan' Heads To Christmas; Sony Also Dates Untitled Marvel Pics

Anthony D'Alessandro

https://deadline.com/2021/10/denzel-washington-a-journal-for-jordan-christmas-release-sony-marvel-dates-1234861038/

Web

October 22, 2021

'Magnificent Seven': How Antoine Fuqua Courted Denzel Washington | TIFF 2016

Rebecca Ford

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/toronto-how-antoine-fuqua-persuaded-925605

Web

September 8, 2016

'The Tragedy Of Macbeth' Teaser: Denzel Washington & Frances McDormand Take On Iconic Shakespeare Duo In Joel Coen Film

Valerie Complex, Valerie Complex

https://deadline.com/video/the-tragedy-of-macbeth-teaser-denzel-washington-frances-mcdormand-joel-coen-apple-a24/

Web

September 21, 2021

10 Best Denzel Washington Movies of All Time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdF1VrWckD8

Web

March 16, 2022

2 Guns

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1272878/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8

Web

August 2, 2013

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References

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzel_Washington
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Person attributes

Birthdate
December 28, 1954
Birthplace
Mount Vernon, New York
Mount Vernon, New York
Nationality
United States
United States
Director of (Film)
The Great Debaters
The Great Debaters
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A Journal for Jordan
Location
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Educated at
Fordham University
Fordham University
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Mount Vernon High School (New York)
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Oakland Military Academy
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Mainland High School
Center for Early Education
Center for Early Education
Awards Received
BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards
BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards
American Film Institute
American Film Institute
Golden Apple Awards
Golden Apple Awards
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award
American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award
San Sebastián International Film Festival
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Jupiter Award
Jupiter Award
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AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
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Occupation
Spokesperson
Spokesperson
Film director
Film director
Actor
Actor
Film producer
Film producer

Other attributes

Birth Name
Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr.
Child
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John David Washington
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Malcolm Washington
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Olivia Washington
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Katya Washington
Citizenship
United States
United States
Father
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Denzel Washington Sr.
Father of
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John David Washington
Industry
Filmmaking
Filmmaking
Film producer
Film producer
Film industry
Film industry
Mother
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Lennis Washington
Notable Work
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The Pelican Brief
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2 Guns
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A Journal for Jordan
The Magnificent Seven (2016 film)
The Magnificent Seven (2016 film)
Macbeth
Macbeth
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St. Elsewhere
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The Mighty Quinn
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Hard Lessons
...
Person IMDb ID
nm0000243
Spouse
Paulette Washington
Paulette Washington
Wikidata ID
Q42101

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