Denzel Washington Biography
Denzel Washington is an actor, director, and producer best known for his roles in ‘Glory,’ ‘Malcolm X,’ and ‘The Hurricane. As an actor, he is known for taking on difficult roles and portraying them flawlessly.
Denzel Washington Age
He was born Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York, United States of America. Denzel is 68 years old as of December 2022.
Denzel Washington Education
After graduating from high school, he attended Fordham University and earned a B.A. in Drama and Journalism in 1977.
Denzel Washington Height
Denzel stands at a height of 6’1″ (185 cm), tall.
Denzel Washington Family
Washington was born the son of Denzel Hayes Washington Sr., a Pentecostal minister, and Lennis, a beautician. He has two siblings.
Denzel Washington’s Wife- Children
He is married to Pauletta Pearson since 1983. The two have four children.
Denzel Washington Career
He made his feature film debut in 1981 with the comedy film ‘Carbon Copy,’ after appearing in a few television commercials and programs. It was followed by ‘License to Kill,’ a 1982 television film. Throughout the decade, he appeared in a number of films, including ‘A Soldier’s Story’ (1984), ‘Power’ (1986), and ‘The Mighty Quinn’ (1989).
His first big break came in 1989, when the drama war film ‘Glory,’ in which he played Private Silas Trip, was released. He received numerous awards for his performance in this role. Spike Lee’s biographical motion picture ‘Malcolm X’ (1992) cast him in the title role. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of a Muslim African-American human rights activist.
The talented actor had a very productive decade in the 1990s. He portrayed lawyer Joe Miller in the 1993 drama film ‘Philadelphia,’ one of the first Hollywood films to address issues such as homosexuality, AIDS, and homophobia.
In the 1995 film ‘Crimson Tide,’ he played Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter. The film was set in post-Soviet Russia during a time of political upheaval. Critics gave it favorable reviews. ‘The Hurricane’ (1999), in which he played Rubin Carter, a boxer arrested for triple homicide, was his most successful film of the 1990s. Denzel Washington’s performance was praised, and he received numerous awards. As Detective Alonzo Harris in the 2001 crime drama ‘Training Day,’ he gave one of his most memorable performances.
As Detective Alonzo Harris in the 2001 crime drama ‘Training Day,’ he gave one of his most memorable performances. He played an antagonist in this film, which earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. Among his other memorable 2000s films are ‘Antwone Fisher’ (2002), ‘Inside Man’ (2006), and ‘The Great Debaters’ (2007). ‘Flight,’ one of his most recent films, revolves around the story of a complex character, William Whitaker, an airline pilot struggling with alcoholism. Denzel was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in this film.
Denzel Washington’s Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of 250 million dollars as of 2022.
Denzel Washington Movies
1. Man on Fire (2004)
2. Glory (1989)
3. Training Day (2001)
4. Remember the Titans (2000)
5. Philadelphia (1993)
6. American Gangster (2007)
7. The Equalizer (2014)
8. The Book of Eli (2010)
9. Flight (2012)
10. Inside Man (2006)