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 Significant 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."
Denzel Washington Interview With Tavis Smiley
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
I saw this interview with Tavis Smiley--- Denzel is one of the great African American actors of our time. I love his work.
Monday, December 28th 2009 at 2:27PM
Jen Fad
Many thanks Gaddy, because up until now the most "I" have known about this person is I watched St. Elsewhere every week, because it was one of my favorite weekly series...b-u-t I never took much interest in him on this program at all.
I know much more of him from this blog than he is a rich and famous Black male who stays out of the gossip news as just another black skined rich and famous and powerful black role model and trouble maker!!!!!!!!!
As every day...thanks for your keeping our BIA alive and in tact.(smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
