Denzel Washington: Facts & Related Content
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Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ With Denzel Washington Will Premiere in Cannes
• Apr. 11, 2025, 8:12 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
At James Earl Jones Memorial, Denzel Washington and Whoopi Goldberg Share Stories
• Apr. 8, 2025, 5:11 AM ET (New York Times)
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal power "Othello" to electric opening night on Broadway
• Mar. 24, 2025, 2:58 AM ET (CBS)
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on their Broadway "Othello"
• Mar. 24, 2025, 2:58 AM ET (CBS)
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on their record-breaking "Othello"
• Mar. 23, 2025, 6:05 AM ET (CBS)
Facts
| Also Known As | Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1954 (age 70) • Mount Vernon • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025) • Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022) • Tony Awards (2010) • Academy Award (2002) • Academy Award (1990) • Academy Award (2002): Actor in a Leading Role • Academy Award (1990): Actor in a Supporting Role • Cecil B. DeMille Award (2016) • Golden Globe Award (2000): Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama • Golden Globe Award (1990): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture • Tony Award (2010): Best Actor in a Play |
| Notable Works | “A Journal for Jordan” • “Antwone Fisher” • “Fences” • “The Great Debaters” |
| Married To | Pauletta Washington (1983–present) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "The Equalizer 2" (2018) • "Roman J. Israel, Esq." (2017) • "Fences" (2016) • "The Magnificent Seven" (2016) • "The Equalizer" (2014) • "2 Guns" (2013) • "Flight" (2012) • "Safe House" (2012) • "Unstoppable" (2010) • "The Book of Eli" (2010) • "The Taking of Pelham 123" (2009) • "The Great Debaters" (2007) • "American Gangster" (2007) • "Deja Vu" (2006) • "Inside Man" (2006) • "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004) • "Man on Fire" (2004) • "Out of Time" (2003) • "Antwone Fisher" (2002) • "John Q" (2002) • "Training Day" (2001) • "Remember the Titans" (2000) • "The Hurricane" (1999) • "The Bone Collector" (1999) • "The Siege" (1998) • "He Got Game" (1998) • "Fallen" (1998) • "Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995–1997) • "The Preacher's Wife" (1996) • "Courage Under Fire" (1996) • "Devil in a Blue Dress" (1995) • "Virtuosity" (1995) • "Crimson Tide" (1995) • "The Pelican Brief" (1993) • "Philadelphia" (1993) • "Much Ado About Nothing" (1993) • "Malcolm X" (1992) • "Great Performances" (1992) • "Ricochet" (1991) • "Mississippi Masala" (1991) • "Mo' Better Blues" (1990) • "Heart Condition" (1990) • "Glory" (1989) • "The Mighty Quinn" (1989) • "St. Elsewhere" (1982–1988) • "For Queen & Country" (1988) • "Cry Freedom" (1987) • "Power" (1986) • "A Soldier's Story" (1984) • "Carbon Copy" (1981) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Fences" (2016) • "Grey's Anatomy" (2016) • "The Great Debaters" (2007) • "Antwone Fisher" (2002) |
Top Questions
Where was Denzel Washington born?
Denzel Washington was born in Mount Vernon, New York, United States.
Is Denzel Washington married?
Pauletta Washington (1983–present)
When was Denzel Washington born?
Denzel Washington was born on December 28, 1954.
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