Denzel Washington
| First Name | Denzel |
| Last Name | Washington |
| Full Name at Birth | Denzel Washington, Jr. |
| Age | 57 |
| Date of Birth | December 28, 1954 |
| Birthplace | Mount Vernon, NY |
| Height | 6' ½" (184 cm) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| University | BA Journalism, Fordham University |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Malcolm X, The Hurricane |
Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer. He first rose to prominence when he joined the cast of the medical drama St. Elsewhere, playing Dr. Philip Chandler for six years. He has received much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including for his portrayals of real-life figures, such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin Carter, Melvin B. Tolson, Frank Lucas, and Herman Boone.
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Filmography
Selected Denzel Washington film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
2014
Flight
Whip
2011
Cubed
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1997
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special
Humpty Dumpty, The Crooked Man
1986
The George McKenna Story
George McKenna
1979
Flesh & Blood
Kirk
1977
Wilma
Robert Eldridge, age 18
Director Credits
Producer Credits
2000
Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks
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1995
Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
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MTV Movie Award for Best Villain
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Academy Award for Best Actor
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Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (1981–2000)
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (1981–2000)
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Academy Award for Best Actor (2001–present)
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