Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.

Born:: December 28, 1954, Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Nationality:: American
Profession(s):: Actor, Director, Producer

Early Life and Education

Born to Denzel Hayes Washington Sr., a Pentecostal minister, and Lennis Lowe, a beauty parlor owner.
Attended Fordham University, where he initially studied pre-law before switching to journalism and drama.
Participated in a summer acting program at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Graduated from Fordham University in 1977 with a B.A. in Drama and Journalism.

Career and Major Achievements

Began his acting career in Off-Broadway productions and television.
Gained recognition for his role as Dr. Phillip Chandler in the television series St. Elsewhere (1982-1988).
Transitioned to film, earning critical acclaim for his performances in movies such as Cry Freedom (1987), Glory (1989), and Malcolm X (1992).
Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Glory (1989) and the Academy Award for Best Actor for Training Day (2001).
Made his directorial debut with the film Antwone Fisher (2002).
Received the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 73rd Golden Globe Awards in 2016.
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Notable Works

Filmography (Selected)

Year	Title	Role
1989	Glory	Trip
1992	Malcolm X	Malcolm X
1993	Philadelphia	Joe Miller
2001	Training Day	Detective Alonzo Harris
2010	The Book of Eli	Eli
2012	Flight	Whip Whitaker
2016	Fences	Troy Maxson (also director)
2021	The Tragedy of Macbeth	Lord Macbeth
2023	The Equalizer 3	Robert McCall

Legacy and Impact

Denzel Washington is considered one of the most influential and accomplished actors of his generation. His performances are known for their intensity, complexity, and emotional depth. He has paved the way for African American actors in Hollywood and has consistently used his platform to advocate for social justice and equality.