Denzel Washington

Denzel WashingtonWashington in 2000BornDenzel Hayes Washington Jr. December 28, 1954 , U.S.Alma materOccupationActor, director, producerYears active1975–presentSpouse(s)Pauletta Pearson (m.1983)Children4, including Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, director, and producer. He has received two awards, one , and two : for the historical war drama film (1989) and for his role as corrupt detective Alonzo Harris in the crime thriller (2001). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation, and is considered an American cultural icon.

Washington has received much critical acclaim for his film work since the 1980s, including his portrayals of real-life figures such as South African anti-apartheid activist in (1987), Muslim minister and human rights activist in (1992), boxer in (1999), football coach in (2000), poet and educator in (2007), and drug kingpin in (2007). He has been a featured actor in films produced by and has been a frequent collaborator of directors , , and . In 2016, he received the at the .

In 2002, Washington made his directorial debut with the biographical film . His second directorial effort was (2007). His third film, (2016), in which he also starred, was nominated for the .

Contents Early life[] Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. was born in , on December 28, 1954. His mother, Lennis "Lynne" (née Lowe; born 1924), was a beauty parlor owner and operator born in and partly raised in . His father, Denzel Hayes Washington Sr. (1909–1991), was a native of , an ordained minister, and an employee of the , as well as working at a local department store.

Washington attended in Mount Vernon until 1968. When he was 14, his parents divorced and his mother sent him to the private preparatory school in . Washington later said, "That decision changed my life, because I wouldn't have survived in the direction I was going. The guys I was hanging out with at the time, my running buddies, have now done maybe 40 years combined in the penitentiary. They were nice guys, but the streets got them." After Oakland, he attended in from 1970 to 1971. He was interested in attending : "I grew up in the in Mount Vernon, and we were the Red Raiders. So when I was in high school, I wanted to go to Texas Tech in just because they were called the and their uniforms looked like ours." He earned a in Drama and Journalism from in 1977. At Fordham, he played as a under coach . After a period of indecision on which major to study and taking a semester off, Washington worked as creative arts director of the overnight summer camp at Camp Sloane YMCA in . He participated in a staff talent show for the campers and a colleague suggested he try acting.

Returning to Fordham that fall with a renewed purpose, Washington enrolled at the Lincoln Center campus to study acting, where he was given the title roles in 's and 's . He then attended graduate school at the in , where he stayed for one year before returning to New York to begin a professional acting career.

Career[] Early work[] Washington spent the summer of 1976 in , in performing Wings of the Morning, the Maryland State play, which was written for him by incorporating an African-American character/narrator based loosely on the historical figure from early colonial Maryland, Mathias Da Sousa. Shortly after graduating from Fordham, Washington made his screen acting debut in the 1977 film Wilma, and his first Hollywood appearance in the 1981 film . He shared a 1982 Distinguished Ensemble Performance for playing Private First Class Melvin Peterson in the production which premiered November 20, 1981.

Washington at the , at which he won for the film A major career break came when Washington starred as Dr. Phillip Chandler in 's television hospital drama , which ran from 1982 to 1988. He was one of only a few African-American actors to appear on the series for its entire six-year run. He also appeared in several television, motion picture and stage roles, such as the films (1984), (1986) and (1986). In 1987, he starred as South African anti-apartheid political activist in 's , for which he received a nomination for the .

In 1989, Washington won the for his portrayal of a defiant, self-possessed ex-slave soldier in the film . That same year, he appeared in the film ; and in , where he played the conflicted and disillusioned Reuben James, a British soldier who, despite a distinguished military career, returns to a civilian life where racism and inner city life lead to vigilantism and violence.

1990s[] In 1990, Washington starred as Bleek Gilliam in the film . In 1991, he starred as Demetrius Williams in the romantic drama . Washington was reunited with Lee to play one of his most critically acclaimed roles, the title character of 1992's . His performance as the leader earned him another nomination for the . Also that year, he established the production company Mundy Lane Entertainment. The next year, he played the lawyer of a gay man with in the 1993 film . During the early and mid-1990s, Washington starred in several successful thrillers, including with in 1993, and with in 1995, as well as in the movie of the Shakespearean comedy . In 1996, he played a U.S. Army officer who, despondent about a deadly mistake he made, investigates a female chopper commander's worthiness for the Medal of Honor in with Meg Ryan. In 1996, he appeared with in the romantic comedy .

In 1998, Washington starred in Spike Lee's film . Washington played a father serving a six-year prison term when the prison warden offers him a temporary parole to convince his top-ranked high-school basketball player son () to sign with the governor's alma mater, Big State. The film was Washington's third collaboration with Lee. The same year he starred in 's with John Goodman and Donald Sutherland.

In 1999, Washington starred in , a film about , whose conviction for triple murder was overturned after he spent almost 20 years in prison. He received a in 2000 and a Silver Bear Award at the for the role. Also in 1999, Washington starred alongside in , which although twice as successful at the box office, was not as well received by critics.

2000s[] In 2000, Washington appeared in the Disney film which grossed over $100 million in the U.S. At the , Washington won the for his work in . He was the first black actor to win the award since in 1963.

Washington won an for the 2001 cop thriller , where he played , a . He was the second African-American actor to win the category after , who was presented with an the same night.

After appearing in 2002's box office success, the healthcare-themed , Washington directed his first film, a well-reviewed drama called , in which he also co-starred.

Washington after a performance of Julius Caesar in May 2005Between 2003 and 2004, Washington appeared in a series of thrillers that performed generally well at the box office, including , , and . In 2006, he starred in , a -directed bank heist thriller co-starring and , released in March, and .

In 2007, Washington co-starred with , for the second time after 1995's , in 's . He also directed and starred in the drama with . He next appeared in Tony Scott's 2009 film (a remake of of the same name), where he played New York City subway security chief Walter Garber opposite 's villain.

Return to theater[] In the summer of 1990, Washington appeared in the title role of the 's production of Shakespeare's . In 2005, he appeared onstage again as in a production of . Despite mixed reviews, the production's limited run was a consistent sell-out. In the spring of 2010, Washington played Troy Maxson, opposite , in the Broadway revival of 's , for which he won a on June 13, 2010.

Washington's signature in front of From April to June 2014, Washington played the leading role in the Broadway production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic drama , directed by Kenny Leon. The show received positive reviews and won the 2014 for Best Revival of a Play.

Beginning March 22, 2018, Washington starred as Theodore "Hickey" Hickman in a Broadway revival of Eugene O'Neill's . The production, directed by , began regular performances April 26 and ran for 14 weeks.

2010s[] Washington with at The Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 2010In 2010, Washington starred in , a post-Apocalyptic drama set in the near future. Also in 2010, he starred as a veteran railroad engineer in the action film , about an unmanned, half-mile-long runaway freight train carrying dangerous cargo. The film was his fifth and final collaboration with director Tony Scott, following (1995), (2004), (2006) and (2009).

In 2012, Washington starred in , for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. He co-starred with in , where he prepared for his role by subjecting himself to a torture session that included waterboarding. In 2013, Washington starred in , alongside . In 2014, he starred in , an directed by and written by Richard Wenk, based on the starring . He reprised his role in his first sequel, (2018).

In 2016, Washington starred in the remake of , , alongside , , , , , , , and . began on May 18, 2015, in north . The film premiered on September 8 at the , and was released in the United States in conventional and theatres on September 23, 2016.

Washington at the premiere of in 2014 In The Magnificent Seven, Washington plays Sam Chisolm ("the Bounty Hunter"), a duly sworn warrant officer from . His character was renamed from (played by in the original film) to Sam Chisolm. It is Washington's first Western film. Washington did not watch Westerns growing up, as it was the end of the Western era in the movies. Moreover, he and his siblings were barred from going to the cinema by his father, a minister in a church. They grew up watching biblical films instead, like and , although he has said that he watched portions of the shows and . He did not view the in preparation, but has watched . Fuqua said that Washington, whom he had twice collaborated with, was his first choice to be cast irrespective of the role. The producers were skeptical whether he would take the job since it was a Western film, but Fuqua flew to to negotiate with Washington, who accepted the offer.

In 2016, Washington directed the film , co-starring Viola Davis and based on Wilson's play of the same name, with a script by Wilson. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, Washington plays a former Negro league baseball player working as a waste collector who struggles to provide for his family and come to terms with the events of his life. The film was released on December 16, 2016, by . For his performance, Washington was nominated in the Best Actor category for a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award. In 2017, Washington starred in the film . His performance was praised by critics and led to nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Academy Award, Washington's ninth Oscar nomination overall, and his sixth for Best Actor.

Personal life[] On June 25, 1983, Washington married Pauletta Pearson, whom he met on the set of his first screen work, the television film Wilma. They have four children: (born July 28, 1984), also an actor and a former player, Katia (born November 27, 1986) who graduated from with a in 2010, and twins Olivia and Malcolm (born April 10, 1991). Malcolm graduated from the with a degree in film studies, and Olivia played a role in 's film . In 1995, Washington and his wife in South Africa with officiating. As of 2008, they lived in an apartment at in New York City.

Washington is a devout , and has considered becoming a preacher. He stated in 1999, "A part of me still says, 'Maybe, Denzel, you're supposed to preach. Maybe you're still compromising.' I've had an opportunity to play great men and, through their words, to preach. I take what talent I've been given seriously, and I want to use it for good." In 1995, he donated US$2.5million to help build the new West Angeles facility in . Washington says he reads the daily.

Washington has served as the national spokesperson for since 1993 and has appeared in public service announcements and awareness campaigns for the organization. In addition, he has served as a board member for Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1995. Due to his philanthropic work with the Boys & Girls Club, PS 17X, a decided to officially name their school after Washington.

In mid-2004, Washington visited (BAMC) at , where he participated in a ceremony, presenting medals to three Army soldiers recovering from wounds they received while stationed in Iraq. He also visited the fort's facilities, and after learning that it had exceeded its capacity, made a substantial donation to the . Washington's other charitable contributions include US$1million to in 1995 and US$1million to to resuscitate the college's debate team.

The (FARC) named Washington as one of three people (the others being directors and ) with whom they were willing to negotiate for the release of three the group had held captive from 2003 to 2008.

On May 18, 1991, Washington was awarded an from his , , for having "impressively succeeded in exploring the edge of his multifaceted talent". In 2011, he donated $2 million to Fordham for an endowed chair of the theater department, as well as US$250,000 to establish a theater-specific scholarship at the school. He also received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from on May 20, 2007. and an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania on May 16, 2011.

Filmography[] Main article: Awards and nominations[] Main article: References[] External links[] Wikimedia Commons has media related to .Films directed1928–19501951–19751976–20002001–present1 refused award that year1936–1950 1951–19751976–20002001–presentExcellence in FilmExcellence in DirectingWorldwide Contribution to EntertainmentBritish Artist of the YearExcellence in ComedyExcellence in TelevisionHumanitarian AwardRetired Awards1950s1960s1970s 1980s1990s2000s2010sBest Male Performance (1992–2005, 2008–2016)Best Female Performance (1992–2005, 2008–2016)Best Performance (2006–2007, 2017–present)† Tie; ‡ The Award was re-named Best On-Screen Dirtbag [//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAutoLogin/start?type=1x1] Retrieved from "": Hidden categories: Denzel Washington - Movies, Age & Son - Biography

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Washington attending the in 2000 is an American actor who made his feature film debut in (1981). In 1982, Washington made his first appearance in the medical drama as Dr. Philip Chandler. The role proved to be the in his career. He starred as Private First Class Melvin Peterson in the drama (1984). The film was an adaptation of the play (1981–1983) in which Washington had earlier portrayed the same character. In 1987, he played , an anti-apartheid activist in the -directed drama , for which he received his first nomination for the . Two years later, Washington won the award for playing Trip, a former slave-turned-soldier in film (1989). In 1990, he played the title character in the play , and starred in 's comedy-drama . Washington received the at the , for playing the eponymous civil rights activist in Lee's (1992).

In 1993, Washington starred in 's adaptation of the Shakespearean comedy , legal thriller with , and AIDS drama with . He appeared in 's in 1995. Washington won the , and his second Silver Bear for Best Actor for playing wrongly-convicted boxer in the biographical film (1999). He followed this with another biographical role as coach in the 2000 sports drama . For his next role as corrupt cop Alonzo Harris in the crime thriller (2001), Washington received the . By virtue of his win, he became the first African American actor to win two competitive Academy Awards, and the first since in 1964 to win the leading actor award.

Washington reteamed with Scott on the thriller , and starred with in (both in 2004). In 2005, he returned to the stage in the Shakespearean play . Washington played drug kingpin in , and poet and educator in (both in 2007). In 2010, Washington received the for playing Troy Maxson in (six years later, he starred in the for which he won the ). For his portrayal of an alcoholic airline pilot in (2012), he garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In 2014, Washington appeared in the action thriller , and the play .

Contents Film[] YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)1981Roger Porter1984Private First Class Melvin Peterson1986Arnold Billings19871988Reuben James1989Xavier Quinn1989Trip1990Napoleon Stone1990Bleek Gilliam1991Demetrius Williams1991Nick Styles19921993Don Pedro of Aragon1993Gray Grantham 1993Joe Miller1995Lt. Commander Ron Hunter1995Lt. Parker Barnes19951996Lt. Colonel Nathaniel Serling1996Dudley1998Detective John Hobbes1998Jake Shuttlesworth1998Anthony Hubbard1999Lincoln Rhyme199920002001Alonzo Harris2002John Q. Archibald2002Dr. Jerome DavenportAlso director, producer2003Matt Lee Whitlock2004John W. Creasy2004Maj. Ben Marco2006Keith Frazier2006Doug Carlin20072007 Also director2009Walter Garber2010EliAlso producer2010Frank Barnes2012Tobin Frost2012William "Whip" Whitaker Sr.2013Robert "Bobby" Trench2014Robert McCallAlso producer2016Sam Chisolm2016Troy MaxsonAlso director, producer2017Roman J. IsraelAlso producer 2018Robert McCallAlso producer2020—Post-production Producer2021DekePost-productionTBAFilmingKeyDenotes films that have not yet been releasedTelevision[] Year(s)TitleRole(s)NotesRef(s)1977The Wilma Rudolph StoryRobert Eldridge – age 18 1979Flesh & BloodKirkTelevision film 1982–1988Dr. Philip Chandler1984Martin SawyerTelevision film1986George McKennaAlso known as Hard Lessons Television film1992NarratorEpisode: "Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway"1992NarratorDocumentary film1995 1997King Omar

Crooked ManEpisode: "Rumpelstiltskin" Episode: "Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special" Voice only 2013NarratorDocumentary film2016—Episode: "" (director)Stage[] Year(s)ProductionTheaterRole(s)NotesRef.1979Aediles Roman Citizen Voscian Citizen Roman Soldier Voscian SoldierJune 22 − July 221981–1983Theatre FourPrivate First Class Melvin PetersonNovember 20, 1981 − January 2, 19831988 Checkmates46th Street TheatreSylvester WilliamsAugust 4 − December 311990August 3 − September 22005April 3 − June 122010Troy MaxsonApril 26 − July 112014Walter Lee YoungerApril 3 − June 152018Theodore "Hickey" HickmanApril 26 − July 1See also[] References[] External links[]

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Net Worth:$220 MillionAge:65Born:December 28, 1954Country of Origin:United States of AmericaSource of Wealth:Professional Actor Last Updated:2020 Introduction Denzel Washington is an American actor, mostly recognized worldwide for his award-winning portrayals of characters in the film industry.

He has won several prestigious awards for his performances and is also a well-known producer and director.

Washington has been in the industry for nearly four decades and as of 2020, Denzel Washington’s net worth is approximately $220 million.

Early Life Denzel Washington was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on the 28th of December, 1984.

The actor was raised in a primarily African-American area and watched many of his young peers get involved with drugs and crime. Luckily, his mother, a single parent with a low-income, was able to send him to the Oakland Military Academy to educate and discipline him.

He later went to Fordham University and received a B.A in Drama and Journalism. After graduating in 1977 he discovered his passion for acting and attended the American Conservatory Theater.

After spending a year at the theater he decided to return to New York.

Career After working many small acting jobs he finally had is first film debut in 1981, in the film ‘Carbon Copy’, quickly followed by ‘Licence to Kill’ in 1982.

In 1989 he was awarded his first Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Private Trip in the film ‘Glory’.

Since the beginning of his career, he has acted in approximately 50 films and directed a few of them as well.

As of 2020, Denzel Washington’s net worth is roughly $220 million, and with Denzel starring in plenty more films shortly, this will definitely increase.

Highlights Here are some of the best highlights of Denzel Washington’s career:

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Favorite Quotes from Denzel Washington “You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it.” – Denzel Washington

“My mother never gave up on me. I messed up in school so much they were sending me home, but my mother sent me right back.” – Denzel Washington

“Man gives you the award but God gives you the reward.” – Denzel Washington

“I never really had the classic struggle. I had faith.” – Denzel Washington

“If I am a cup maker, I’m interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.” – Denzel Washington

“I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.” – Denzel Washington

“The chances you take, the people you meet, the people you love, the faith that you have. That’s what’s going to define you.” – Denzel Washington

“Acting is just a way of making a living, the family is life.” – Denzel Washington

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1. Be true to yourself Always stay true to yourself and do what makes you happy. Other people’s opinions do not define you. As long as you are putting in your own effort and time, whatever other people think shouldn’t matter.

2. Take a chance Sometimes taking a chance can be scary but if it’s meant to be then you’ll learn and benefit from it in the long run. Don’t be afraid to take chances because oftentimes those unlikely choices can lead you to a victory you never thought to be possible.

3. Don’t lose faith Keeping your faith will help you get through difficult situations and see what’s really important in life. So, even when life gets a little rough staying true to what you believe in can help guide you through difficulties.

Summary Denzel Washington is a phenomenal actor and has delivered many memorable performances over the years. He was able to push himself and fulfill his dream of becoming a world-famous actor despite his background.

As of 2020, Denzel Washington’s net worth of $220 million is likely to grow throughout the next few years as he continues to act this day.

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