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Denzel Washington

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25,983

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71

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Born
December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon
ResidenceBeverly
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·horse 🐎
Updated Jan 2026

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Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor, producer, director, and Pentecostal minister. Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Silver Bears and a Tony Award as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two 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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2023
Day 25,085
Age 68

The Equalizer 3 Release

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Sep 1, 2023

Starred in 'The Equalizer 3', continuing the action franchise.

2022
Day 24,477
Age 67

Directing August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson'

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Jan 1, 2022

Directed a film adaptation of August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson'.

2021
Day 24,470
Age 66

The Tragedy of Macbeth

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Dec 25, 2021

Starred in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth', directed by Joel Coen.

Day 24,112
Age 66

Joel Coen's Macbeth

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Jan 1, 2021

Starred in Joel Coen's 'The Tragedy of Macbeth'.

2019
Day 23,537
Age 64

American Film Institute Life Achievement Award

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Jun 6, 2019

Received the AFI Life Achievement Award.

2018
Day 23,216
Age 63

Starring in 'The Equalizer 2'

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Jul 20, 2018

Starred in 'The Equalizer 2', a sequel to the 2014 film.

2016
Day 22,635
Age 61

Fences

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Dec 16, 2016

Directed and starred in 'Fences', based on August Wilson's play.

2014
Day 21,823
Age 59

Starring in 'The Equalizer'

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Sep 26, 2014

Starred in 'The Equalizer', an action thriller film.

2012
Day 21,130
Age 57

Flight

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Nov 2, 2012

Starred in 'Flight', directed by Robert Zemeckis.

2010
Day 20,257
Age 55

Second Tony Award

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Jun 13, 2010

Won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for 'Fences'.

2002
Day 17,254
Age 47

Oscar for Training Day

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Mar 24, 2002

Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'Training Day'.

Day 17,172
Age 47

Directorial Debut with 'Antwone Fisher'

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Jan 1, 2002

Made his directorial debut with the film 'Antwone Fisher'.

2000
Day 16,713
Age 45

Remember the Titans

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Sep 29, 2000

Starred in 'Remember the Titans'.

1996
Day 14,980
Age 41

First Tony Award

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Jan 1, 1996

Won a Tony Award for his performance in 'The Piano Lesson'.

1990
Day 12,876
Age 35

Oscar for Glory

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96%
Mar 29, 1990

Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Glory'.

1983
Day 10,407
Age 28

Marriage to Pauletta Pearson

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Jun 25, 1983

Married Pauletta Pearson.

1982
Day 9,867
Age 27

St. Elsewhere

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Jan 1, 1982

Gained recognition in the TV series 'St. Elsewhere'.

1976
Day 7,675
Age 21

Off-Broadway Debut

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Jan 1, 1976

Made his Off-Broadway debut in 'Wings of the Morning'.

1973
Day 6,580
Age 18

Fordham University

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Jan 1, 1973

Attended Fordham University, initially pre-med, later drama.

1954
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Birth of Denzel Washington

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Dec 28, 1954

Born in Mount Vernon, New York.