Denzel Washington, Jr. is an American actor, director and producer well known for his portrayal of real-life personalities like Malcolm X, Frank Lucas, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Steve Biko, Herman Boone and Melvin B. Tolson. Born on 28 December, 1954, he was the middle child of a Pentecostal minister father and a beautician mother. When he was 14, young Washington was sent to boarding school to keep him and his older sisters away from their parents’ divorce. He became interested in acting and performed in drama productions while still a student. After completing his B.A. in Drama and Journalism at Fordham University, he attended the American Conservatory Theatre to pursue his interest in acting.
Washington made his debut in film with the movie Carbon Copy in 1981. His big break came with St. Elsewhere, a popular television hospital drama. After several minor stints on television and stage, he took the lead role in the Richard Attenborough movie Cry Freedom (1987) for which he won an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Subsequently, he received an Oscar for the movie Glory in 1989.
Denzel Washington was critically acclaimed for his role in Malcolm X (1992), and became one of the most respected and highly paid actors in Hollywood. Today, Washington is considered one of Hollywood’s sexiest and most magnetic leading men. With his intense acting, he has never failed to leave an impression on moviegoers and critics. He has won numerous awards and accolades across many film genres and is one of the most Oscar-nominated actors of African descent, earning many dramatic roles. With his amazing performance and achievements, he has inspired hundreds of aspiring African-Americans to pursue their dream of making it big in Hollywood.
Over the years, he has starred in several successful thrillers, comedies and romantic dramas including The Pelican Brief (1993), Much Ado About Nothing (1993), Crimson Tide (1995) and The Preacher’s Wife (1996). Some other popular Washington movies include Courage Under Fire (1996), The Bone Collector (1999), The Hurricane (1999), Training Day (2001) and Man on Fire (2004). His most recent releases include Déjà Vu (2006), American Gangster (2007), and The Great Debaters (2007). All the Denzel Washington movies are available in CD and DVD format and are available from several online stores.
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