Denzel Washington

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Full Name
Denzel Hayes Washington Jr
Born
December 28th, 1954
Height
6ft 1in
Hometown
Mount Vernon, New York, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $300 million
Partner
Pauletta Washington
Family
Denzel Washington was born to Denzel Hayes Washington Sr, a Pentecostal minister, and Lennis Washington, a beauty salon owner. He has one older sister, Lorice, and one younger brother, David. Washington married actor and singer Pauletta Washington in 1983, and they have four children: John David, Katia, and twins Malcolm and Olivia. His son John David Washington has established a successful acting career.
Top Movies
'Malcolm X', 'Training Day', 'Glory', 'Fences', 'The Equalizer'
Top Shows
'St Elsewhere'
Awards
Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actor' (1990), Golden Globe Award for 'Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama' (2000), Academy Award for 'Best Actor' (2002), Tony Award for 'Best Actor in a Play' (2010), AFI Life Achievement Award (2019), Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025)
Fun Facts
Before pursuing acting professionally, Denzel Washington studied journalism at Fordham University before discovering his passion for theatre. Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington renewed their wedding vows in South Africa in 1995 in a ceremony officiated by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Washington has frequently collaborated with director Spike Lee, starring in acclaimed films including 'Mo' Better Blues', 'Malcolm X', 'He Got Game' and 'Inside Man'.
Related Actors
Viola Davis, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L Jackson, Will Smith, John David Washington

Denzel Washington is an American actor, director and producer widely regarded as one of the greatest performers of his generation. Across a career spanning more than four decades, he has earned acclaim for portraying complex, charismatic and morally conflicted characters in dramas, thrillers and historical films.

After gaining prominence through the television series ‘St Elsewhere’, Washington established himself as a leading Hollywood actor with performances in films including ‘Glory’, ‘Malcolm X’, ‘Training Day’ and ‘Fences’. Equally respected behind the camera, he has directed several critically acclaimed films while mentoring emerging talent.

His work has earned multiple Academy Awards, Tony Awards and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, cementing his legacy as one of American cinema’s most influential and decorated actors.

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Denzel Washington is an American actor, director and producer regarded as one of the finest performers in modern cinema, known for films including 'Malcolm X', 'Training Day' and 'Fences'.
Denzel Washington has won two competitive Academy Awards: 'Best Supporting Actor' for 'Glory' and 'Best Actor' for 'Training Day'.
Denzel Washington has been married to actor and singer Pauletta Washington since 1983.
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