Denzel Washington
Actor, Director, Producer
December 28, 1954, Mount Vernon, New York•Age: 71•$280M
Known For
Training DayMalcolm XGloryThe Equalizer
Career Highlights
- ▸Two Academy Awards (Glory, Training Day)
- ▸Ten Academy Award nominations
- ▸Tony Award winner for Fences
- ▸Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award
- ▸First Black actor to win two Oscars
Fun Facts
- ★Considered becoming a preacher before acting
- ★Turned down role of Michael Clayton (George Clooney's Oscar-nominated role)
- ★Donated $2.25 million to build new theater at Fordham University
- ★Does not have social media accounts
- ★Trained as a boxer for his role in The Hurricane
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