Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer. He has garnered 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.
Washington has been awarded three Golden Globe awards and two Academy Awards for his work. He is notable as the second African American man (after Sidney Poitier) to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, which he received for his role in the 2001 film Training Day
Women around him don't go to the euphoric lengths they do when around
Brad Pitt, but good luck finding a woman who hasn't given a thought to a
night with Mr. Washington. Unfortunately for the ladies, he's married, but if
he can't handle all the women, we are more than willing to help out.
Brad Pitt, but good luck finding a woman who hasn't given a thought to a
night with Mr. Washington. Unfortunately for the ladies, he's married, but if
he can't handle all the women, we are more than willing to help out.
- Has always had a strong religious belief and lives his life by the Bible.
- Regrets rejecting a part in thriller SEVEN, which finally went to Brad Pitt. He thought the film was so dark and evil.
- Is set to return to Broadway starring in a revival of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fences. (November 2009)
- Donated $50,000 to a Boys & Girls Club in New Mexico - where he is filming the post-apocalyptic action movie THE BOOK OF ELI - when he heard the charity desperately needed the money. (April 1, 2009)
- Is a spokesperson for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, having been a member of the Boys Club once himself.
- Has been voted America's favorite movie star for the second year in a row in an annual Harris Poll. (January 2008)
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