Denzel Washington:
Actor/Director, Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. Was Born December 28, 1954.
A Native Of Mount Vernon, New York, The Two-Time, Academy Award-Winning Actor Received A B.A. In Drama And Journalism From Fordham University In 1977.
Washington Also Made His Television Debut In 1977, Appearing In The Made-For-TV Movie, Wilma. He Went On To Star In The Popular Television Hospital Drama, St. Elsewhere, From 1982 -1988.
Over The Next Several Years, Washington's Popularity And Ability Made Him One Of Hollywood's Most Sought-After Leading Men.
His Reputation For Choosing Film Roles With Integrity And Substance Became As Much A Trademark As His Acting Ability. He Has Portrayed Several Prominent Black History Figures, Including: Steve Biko (Cry Freedom), Malcolm X (Malcolm X), Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (The Hurricane), Herman Boone (Remember The Titans), And Most Recently, Frank Lucas (American Gangster) And Dr. Melvin B. Tolson (The Great Debaters).
Since 1977, Denzel Washington Has Either Starred In And/Or Directed More Than 35 Films, Proving His Starpower In Each One. Among His Best Work: Glory (For Which He Won A Best-Supporting Actor Oscar), Malcolm X, John Q, Training Day (For Which He Won The Academy Award For Best Actor), Antwone Fisher (His First Film As A Director), The Pelican Brief, Philadelphia, Crimson Tide, Mo' Better Blues, Devil In A Blue Dress, A Soldier's Story, Inside Man, The Manchurian Candidate And Man On Fire.
Washington Has Also Received A Golden Globe And NAACP Image Award. When Asked About His Good Fortune (Luck) Over The Years, He Says, "Luck Is Where Opportunity Meets Preparation."
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
