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Denzel Washington
Actor
Born December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States (72 years old)
Theatre
Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor, producer, and director. Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, an Actor Award, two Golden Globes, two Silver Bears and a Tony Award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2020, The New York Times named Washington the greatest actor of the 21st century. He has also been honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2016, AFI Life Achievement Award in 2019, the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2025, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2025. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $5.1 billion worldwide.
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Career Trajectory
From his classical training at Fordham and ACT, Denzel Washington built a career of uncommon intellectual rigor, moving between film and stage with equal commitment. His breakthrough in *Glory* (1989) and his Oscar-winning turn in *Training Day* (2001) established him as one of cinema's most commanding actors, while his 2010 Tony Award for *Fences* affirmed his status as a major interpreter of American dramatic literature. Now in his seventh decade, Washington continues to undertake ambitious theatrical roles and directorial projects, maintaining an artistic practice rooted in classical training and contemporary relevance.
Career Highlight
Academy Award for Best Actor for *Training Day* (2001); Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for *Fences* (2010)
Training & Education
Fordham University
Engagements
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Career Arc
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1954Born in Mount Vernon, New York, United States
2001Academy Award for Best Actor for Training Day
2010; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for Fences
Available Performances
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