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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    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
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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
    Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington Reunite to Film 'Equalizer 3' 18 Years After 'Man on Fire'
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    Ethan Hawke Wishes 'Training Day' Costar Denzel Washington a Happy Birthday
    Ethan Hawke Wishes 'Training Day' Costar Denzel Washington Happy Birthday: 'Thanks for All Your Wisdom'
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    Austin Butler Calls Mentor Denzel Washington 'the Godfather of Acting'
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    J Balvin Hugs and Poses for Selfie with Pope Francis During Entertainment Summit in the Vatican
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    Mel Gibson Shows Up at 'American Gangster' Premiere
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    Denzel's Movie Gets Some Attention
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    Berry, Washington Earn Top Honors
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    Kanye West, Chris Brown Snag BET Awards
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    Denzel Washington Surprises Chicago Grandmother with Impromptu Home Visit: See the Sweet Photos
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    Denzel's Directorial Debut Premieres
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    Beyoncé Steals the Show at Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight (PHOTO)
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    Robin Thicke's Son Wants To Be Just Like Him
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    Arnold, Bruce and Denzel Take Action
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    SAG Awards Launch Belated Red Carpet Season
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    Frankenstorm Shutters N.Y.C., But Not Late Night
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    Alicia Keys's Penthouse Listed for $17.9 Million: Report
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    VIDEO OPTICS TEST: Mark Wahlberg Earns His High School Diploma
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    Denzel Celebrates Harlem's 'Hot Night'
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    Kiefer and Denzel Go for Simple Style
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    Mark Wahlberg Earns His High School Diploma
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    Tom Hanks Declares 2002 Denzel's Year
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    Denzel Washington Gives $1 Million for Debate Team
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    Michael Jackson Mashed Up with a Bollywood Song = Success
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    Justin Timberlake Leads All-Star Lakers Fans
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    Denzel Chalks Up Yet Another 2002 Honor
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    Denzel Weathers Shakespearean Tragedy
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    'Beauty' Leads Actors' Race
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    Denzel: No Sympathy for Latest Role
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    SAG Award Nominations Go to 'Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, Downton Abbey'
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    How Chris Pratt Came to the Rescue on the 'The Magnificent Seven' Set
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    Katie Holmes to Present at Tonys with Daniel Radcliffe
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    Couples Watch: Leo & Bar's Date Night: Basketball & Dinner!
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    Denzel Washington, Judi Dench Honored by AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
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    Tom Hanks Is Named America's Favorite Movie Star – for the Fifth Time!
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    Cameron Diaz, Vanessa Hudgens to Present at MTV Movie Awards
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    No Image Problem for Denzel Washington
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    Academy Award Nominations: 'Lincoln' Leads the Pack
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    Denzel Washington on 'Fences' Co-Nominee Viola Davis: 'This Is Her Time, Her Turn'
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    Eva Mendes: I'm Just One of the Girls
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    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
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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 Honors Jackie Robinson Before 2022 MLB All-Star Game: 'No. 42 Blazed a Trail'
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