Denzel Washington
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Denzel Washington was born on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] He works as a film director, film producer, film actor, spokesperson, stage actor, and television actor.[9][10][11]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Pauletta Pearson Washington[9]
- Child: John David Washington[10], Olivia Washington[11], Malcolm Washington[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: actor[16]
- Educated at: Fordham University[17], Oakland Military Academy[18], Mainland High School[19], Mount Vernon High School[20], The Center for Early Education[21]
- Award received: Donostia Award[22], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[23], Academy Award for Best Actor[24], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[25], MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[26], Horatio Alger Award[27], Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture[28], Silver Bear for Best Actor[29], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama[30], Presidential Medal of Freedom[31], Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award[32], Honorary Palme d'Or[33]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Member of sports team: Fordham Rams men's basketball[36]
- Commons category: Denzel Washington[37]
- Residence: Beverly[38]
- Family name: Washington[39]
- Given name: Denzel[40], Hayes[41]
- Commons gallery: Denzel Washington[42]
- Student of: Wynn Handman[43]
- Filmography: Denzel Washington filmography[44]
- Described by source: African Film Festival, Inc.[45]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[46], Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor[47]
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: US[49]
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Began / founded: 1954-12-28[50]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9cf98102-5bf5-4c56-a99c-3900f3b76693[51]
Why It Matters
Denzel Washington has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Denzel Washington born?
Denzel Washington was born in Mount Vernon[2].
Who was Denzel Washington married to?
Denzel Washington's spouses include Pauletta Pearson Washington[9].
What did Denzel Washington do for work?
Denzel Washington worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], film actor[5], stage actor[6], and television actor[7].
Where did Denzel Washington go to school?
Denzel Washington was educated at Fordham University[17], Oakland Military Academy[18], Mainland High School[19], and Mount Vernon High School[20].
What awards did Denzel Washington receive?
Honors received include Donostia Award[22], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[23], Academy Award for Best Actor[24], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[25].