Denzel Washington

    Denzel Washington is an American actor and filmmaker. He rose to fame as Dr. Philip Chandler on St. Elsewhere (1982-1988). Washington has since starred in the films Glory (1989), Malcolm X (1992), The Hurricane (1999), Remember the Titans (2000), Training Day (2001), American Gangster (2007) and Flight (2012). He has been nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning twice. Washington's performance in Broadway's Fences won him a Tony Award in 2010. In 2022, Washington was named a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.
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    Gladiator II: Everything to Know About the Sequel to the 2000 Movie Starring Paul Mescal
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    Ethan Hawke Reveals the Advice Denzel Washington Gave Him After Oscar Loss for Training Day
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    A Ripped Paul Mescal Fights a Warrior Riding a Rhino in CinemaCon's Thrilling First Look at Gladiator 2
    Denzel Washington accepts with Cecil B. Demille Award with his family during the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California Denzel Washington accepts with Cecil B. Demille Award with his family during the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California
    Denzel Washington's 4 Children: All About John David, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia
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    Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Shakespeare's Othello on Broadway
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    Who Is Denzel Washington's Wife? All About Actress Pauletta Washington
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    Denzel Washington Says He's 'Blessed Beyond Measure' with Wife Pauletta: 'She Holds Everything Together'
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    Denzel Washington's 'Equalizer 3' Earns Second-Highest Labor Day Weekend Box Office of All Time
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    Denzel Washington Had a 'Fatherly' Bond with Dakota Fanning on 'Equalizer 3' Set, Director Says (Exclusive)
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    Dakota Fanning Says Reuniting with Denzel Washington in 'Equalizer 3' Was a 'Dream Come True' (Exclusive)
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    See Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning Reunite in 'The Equalizer 3' Trailer
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    Morgan Freeman Says Terms 'African-American' and 'Black History Month' Are 'An Insult'
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    The Sweetest Stories About Celebrities Supporting Other Stars
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    JAY-Z, Denzel and All the Celebs Who Watched LeBron James Break the NBA All-Time Scoring Record
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    Reese Witherspoon Recalls Parking Denzel Washington's Porsche as Teen Intern: 'Stripped All the Gears'
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    In Honor of Black History Month, 25 Inspiring Quotes from Leaders Who've Helped Change the World
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    Austin Butler Calls Mentor Denzel Washington 'the Godfather of Acting'
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    How Denzel Washington Helped Convince 'Elvis' Director to Cast Austin Butler as Elvis Presley
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    Ethan Hawke Wishes 'Training Day' Costar Denzel Washington Happy Birthday: 'Thanks for All Your Wisdom'
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    Denzel Washington's Life in Pictures, from Early Years to Groundbreaking Work
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    Amalfi Coast, Italy – OCTOBER 19, 2022: Columbia Pictures and Escape Artists commence filming on THE EQUALIZER 3 - the third Robert McCall action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by Richard Wenk, based on the television series created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. PICTURED: (L to R) Dakota Fanning, Denzel Washington. Photo by: Stefano Cristiiano Montesi Amalfi Coast, Italy – OCTOBER 19, 2022: Columbia Pictures and Escape Artists commence filming on THE EQUALIZER 3 - the third Robert McCall action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by Richard Wenk, based on the television series created by Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim. PICTURED: (L to R) Dakota Fanning, Denzel Washington. Photo by: Stefano Cristiiano Montesi
    Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington Reunite to Film 'Equalizer 3' 18 Years After 'Man on Fire'
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    Howie Mandel Reflects on 'St. Elsewhere' 's 40th Anniversary: 'I'm a Part of Television History'
    John David Washington attends the "The Piano Lesson" Broadway photocall at The Skylark on September 07, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) ; Denzel Washington attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images John David Washington attends the "The Piano Lesson" Broadway photocall at The Skylark on September 07, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) ; Denzel Washington attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images
    John David Washington Says Dad Denzel Washington Taught Him About Embracing 'the Freedom to Fail'
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    Denzel Washington leads a tribute to Jackie Robinson prior to the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Denzel Washington leads a tribute to Jackie Robinson prior to the 92nd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.
    Denzel Washington Honors Jackie Robinson Before 2022 MLB All-Star Game: 'No. 42 Blazed a Trail'
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    Denzel Washington Bows Out of Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony After Contracting COVID
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    Denzel Washington Speaks Publicly About Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock: 'The Only Solution Was Prayer'
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    Will Smith Talks with Bradley Cooper and Denzel Washington After Smacking Chris Rock at Oscars
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    Samuel L. Jackson Receives His First-Ever Oscar from Denzel Washington: 'I'm Really Proud'
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    Will Smith Says 'Mentor' Denzel Washington Told Him 'This Is Your Year': He's 'Proud of Who I've Become'
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    Will Smith Cries as He Praises 'King Richard' Costars While Accepting SAG Award for Best Actor
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    Denzel Washington Extends Record as the Most-Nominated Black Actor in Oscars History
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    Michael B. Jordan Wants Denzel Washington to Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe: I 'Got Some Things in Mind'
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    Denzel Washington Credits Sidney Poitier with Inspiring Him in Early Career: 'Kept Me Going'
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    Denzel Washington Wishes He Had Made a Film with Sidney Poitier: 'I Missed That Opportunity'
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    Denzel Washington Opens Up About Losing His Mother: 'She Was There for Everything'
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    Anne Heche Reflects on What She Learned from Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington and Robert De Niro
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    Ellen Pompeo Says She and Denzel Washington Clashed When He Directed 'Grey's' : 'This Is My Show'
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    Will Smith Said He 'Would Always Call' Denzel Washington for Advice: 'He's a Real Sage'
    Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand participate in the Q&A at the opening night screening of The Tragedy Of Macbeth during the 59th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on September 24, 2021 in New York City. Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand participate in the Q&A at the opening night screening of The Tragedy Of Macbeth during the 59th New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on September 24, 2021 in New York City.
    Denzel Washington Reveals What He Thinks of' The Tragedy of Macbeth' Onscreen Wife: 'Frances McDormand Is a Beast'
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    Frances McDormand Pulls Out Her Flip Phone During 'Macbeth' Panel After It Rings: 'I'll Call You Back'