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.
Denzel Washington attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "The Tragedy of Macbeth"; George Clooney arrives at the UK premiere of "The Boys In The Boat"; Robert Downey Jr. attends HBO's "The Sympathizer" Red Carpet Premiere Event
George Clooney, Denzel Washington, Robert Downey Jr. and All the Stars Heading to Broadway
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
Denzel Washington's 4 Children: All About John David, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia
Russell Crowe in 'Gladiator'. ; Paul Mescal attends The Olivier Awards 2023 on April 02, 2023 in London, England.
Gladiator II: Everything to Know About the Sequel to the 2000 Movie Starring Paul Mescal
Paul Mescal attends the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, Russell Crowe Gladiator - 2000 Director: Ridley Scott Dreamworks/Universal USA Scene Still
A Ripped Paul Mescal Fights a Warrior Riding a Rhino in CinemaCon's Thrilling First Look at Gladiator 2
Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston
Denzel Washington Recalls Working with Whitney Houston on The Preacher's Wife: 'I Wanted to Protect Her'
Guy Fieri crashes couple's wedding in New Jersey
Celebrity Wedding Crashers
Ethan Hawke & Denzel Washington during Venice 2001 - Training Day Photo Call at Casion Palace in Venice Lido, Italy.
Ethan Hawke Reveals the Advice Denzel Washington Gave Him After Oscar Loss for Training Day
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Othello on Broadway
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Shakespeare's Othello on Broadway
Black History Month Movies
From Eddie Murphy in Top Comedic Form to O.J. Simpson Uncovered: 10 Essential Movies for Black History Month
Meryl Streep, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Denzel Washington
Paging Meryl and Denzel! Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph Has Her Sights Set on 2 Oscar Winner Cameos
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Tom Brady and Denzel Washington Reenact Memorable Remember the Titans Scene — Watch
Denzel Washington (R) and Pauletta Washington attend the 89th Annual Academy Awards
Who Is Denzel Washington's Wife? All About Actress Pauletta Washington
Pauletta Washington and Denzel Washington attend the 94th Annual Academy Awards
Denzel Washington Says He's 'Blessed Beyond Measure' with Wife Pauletta: 'She Holds Everything Together'
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Every Sexiest Man Alive's Big Break
SMA sexy doctors; Patrick Dempsey, Denzel Washington and George Clooney
Every Sexiest Man Alive Who Has Played a Doctor on Screen
George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan, Channing Tatum, David Beckham, Dwayne Johnson
The Zodiac of PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive
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'Equalizer 3' Director Says This 'Feels Like the Last One' — but 'Never Say Never' (Exclusive)
THE EQUALIZER 3, Denzel Washington, 2023
Denzel Washington's 'Equalizer 3' Earns Second-Highest Labor Day Weekend Box Office of All Time
The Equalizer 3 Photo Call
Denzel Washington Had a 'Fatherly' Bond with Dakota Fanning on 'Equalizer 3' Set, Director Says (Exclusive)
Denzel Washington stars as Robert McCall and Dakota Fanning stars as Emma Collins in Columbia PIctures THE EQUALIZER 3.
Dakota Fanning Says Reuniting with Denzel Washington in 'Equalizer 3' Was a 'Dream Come True' (Exclusive)
2023 Cinemacon Portrait studio
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See Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning Reunite in 'The Equalizer 3' Trailer
Morgan Freeman backstage during the American Black Film Festival Honors Awards Ceremony at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 23, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.
Morgan Freeman Says Terms 'African-American' and 'Black History Month' Are 'An Insult'
SARAH PAULSON & PEDRO PASCAL
The Sweetest Stories About Celebrities Supporting Other Stars
Lebron James, celeb supporter Jay-Z
JAY-Z, Denzel and All the Celebs Who Watched LeBron James Break the NBA All-Time Scoring Record
Denzel Washington, Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon Recalls Parking Denzel Washington's Porsche as Teen Intern: 'Stripped All the Gears'
International Day of the Girl on NBC's Today Show, New York, USA - 11 Oct 2018
In Honor of Black History Month, 25 Inspiring Quotes from Leaders Who've Helped Change the World
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For Black History Month, Keke Palmer, Sheryl Lee Ralph and More Honor Living Legends Who Changed Their Lives
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Austin Butler Calls Mentor Denzel Washington 'the Godfather of Acting'
Austin Butler and Denzel Washington
How Denzel Washington Helped Convince 'Elvis' Director to Cast Austin Butler as Elvis Presley
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'
Denzel Washington Throwbacks
Denzel Washington's Life in Pictures, from Early Years to Groundbreaking Work
Sexy degrees of separation
The 'Sexy' Degrees of Separation: How We Connected Every Single Past Sexiest Man Alive
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'
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Howie Mandel attends the 36th Carousel of Hope Ball Honoring Diane Keaton at The Beverly Hilton on October 08, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Howie Mandel Reflects on 'St. Elsewhere' 's 40th Anniversary: 'I'm a Part of Television History'
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
John David Washington Says Dad Denzel Washington Taught Him About Embracing 'the Freedom to Fail'
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J Balvin Hugs and Poses for Selfie with Pope Francis During Entertainment Summit in the Vatican
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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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Denzel Washington Bows Out of Presidential Medal of Freedom Ceremony After Contracting COVID
Dakota Fanning, Denzel Washington
Dakota Fanning Reuniting with Denzel Washington in 'Equalizer 3' Nearly 20 Years After 'Man on Fire'
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Denzel Washington Speaks Publicly About Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock: 'The Only Solution Was Prayer'
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Céline Dion, Ben Affleck, and More Celebrities Who Have Received Honorary Doctorate Degrees
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Will Smith Talks with Bradley Cooper and Denzel Washington After Smacking Chris Rock at Oscars
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Samuel L. Jackson Receives His First-Ever Oscar from Denzel Washington: 'I'm Really Proud'
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Will Smith Says 'Mentor' Denzel Washington Told Him 'This Is Your Year': He's 'Proud of Who I've Become'
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Will Smith Cries as He Praises 'King Richard' Costars While Accepting SAG Award for Best Actor
A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN
See Michael B. Jordan and Chanté Adams Laugh It Off in 'A Journal for Jordan' Blooper Reel
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Denzel Washington Extends Record as the Most-Nominated Black Actor in Oscars History
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Chadwick Boseman Honored During 2022 Oscar Noms by Phylicia Rashad and Howard University Students
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Michael B. Jordan Wants Denzel Washington to Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe: I 'Got Some Things in Mind'
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Denzel Washington Credits Sidney Poitier with Inspiring Him in Early Career: 'Kept Me Going'
Denzel Washington, Sidney Poitier
Denzel Washington Wishes He Had Made a Film with Sidney Poitier: 'I Missed That Opportunity'
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Watch Sidney Poitier Reflect on His Legacy at 2002 Oscars: 'No Route Had Been Established for' Me
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Denzel Washington 'Wondered If Something Was Wrong' with Chadwick Boseman's Health Before His Death
Jared Leto Celebrates 50th Birthday with Shirtless Photo That Proves He's Ageless
50 and Thriving! Can You Believe These Gorgeous Stars Are AARP-Eligible?
A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN
Michael B. Jordan Calls Training to Play a Soldier in 'A' 'Journal for Jordan' 'Intense' But 'Fun'
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Michael B. Jordan Recalls 'Being Vulnerable' for 'Sophisticated' Nude Scene in 'A Journal for Jordan'
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Denzel Washington Opens Up About Losing His Mother: 'She Was There for Everything'
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Idris Elba Thought He Was Shot Making 'American Gangster', Says Ridley Scott: He 'Dropped to the Sidewalk'
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Anne Heche Reflects on What She Learned from Harrison Ford, Denzel Washington and Robert De Niro
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Ellen Pompeo Says She and Denzel Washington Clashed When He Directed 'Grey's' : 'This Is My Show'
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Will Smith Said He 'Would Always Call' Denzel Washington for Advice: 'He's a Real Sage'