4) Denzel Washington

Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr.

December 28, 1954 (age 57)
Mount Vernon, New York,
Actor, screenwriter, director, producer
1974–present



Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor, screenwriter, director, and film producer. He first rose to prominence when he joined the cast of the medical drama, St. Elsewhere, playing Dr. Philip Chandler for six years. He has received much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including
for his portrayals of real-life figures, such as Steve Biko, Malcolm X, Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, Melvin B. Tolson, Frank Lucas, and Herman Boone.

Denzel Washington Movies You Should Watch:

    Glory
    Malcolm X
    Philadelphia
    The Hurricane
    Remember the Titans
    Training Day
    John Q
    Antwone Fisher
    Inside Man
    American Gangster
    The Book of Eli


Denzel Washington Awards:

Academy Awards:        Wins: 2   Nominations: 5
Golden Globe Award:   Wins: 2   Nominations: 6
Bafta Awards:               Wins: 1   Nominations: 1