Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington is one of the best American actors. The swagger and easy charm of the actor deserves an adjective like Washington-ian.

The narrative opens in 1957 and follows the domestic drama in the family of middle-aged Troy, who works as a garbage collector. As punishment, Trip is flogged in front of the other men. The self-assurance and fearlessness Washington exhibited in films like Crimson Tide or Courage Under Fire is all there. Just look at the scene where Trip is accused of planning to desert the army. The actor also delivers the play’s famous speeches and lines in a truthful and unpretentious manner. His trademark charisma is replaced with the painful expressions of a damaged person. The narrative elegantly interweaves the military conflicts with the social issues of the era. Though The Hurricane is largely a prison drama, Washington underwent intensive boxing training to perfectly look like a boxer in the initial scenes. The stark black-and-white cinematography and the magnificently austere aesthetic bestows the retelling a distinguishable quality. Most importantly, Denzel Washington is one of the best American actors of all time. Similar to what Washington did in his later films like Flight and Fences, the actor’s inherent charm and largess is superseded by his character’s deeply flawed nature. From Devil in a Blue Dress, He Got Game to Training Day and Tragedy of Macbeth, the shades of the characters Washington played over the years gradually got darker.

The iconic actor and father of rising star John David Washington turns 68 today. Take a look at his impressive and impactful career here.

Washington found love on the set of his first on-camera project, Wilma. Acting in off-broadway productions of classics such as Shakespeare's Coriolanus and Othello. Before setting his sights on acting, Washington had dreams of becoming a doctor. Now, Washington is venturing to the other side of the camera while also supporting Known for his iconic roles in movies such as Remember the Titans and Training Day, Washington is revered in Hollywood as one of the all-time greats. Denzel Washington has been one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood since he got his start in the 1980s.

"Goes without saying that this was one of the best times I had making a movie," Hawke wrote of the actors' 2001 crime drama.

At the time, Washington had three film roles under his belt, but just one year later he would receive his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting ...

As we celebrate the captivating [Capricorn](https://www.essence.com/celebrity/famous-black-capricorns/)‘s birth, here’s a look back at his ESSENCE covers to date. At the time, Washington had three film roles under his belt, but just one year later he would receive his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Cry Freedom. [Denzel Washington](https://www.essence.com/news/real-talk-denzel-washington-better-age/) graced the [cover of ESSENCE](https://www.essence.com/methodman/).

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Upping his game for his movie in 2010, Denzel Washington sought the help of one of the disciples of Bruce Lee to learn some fighting skills.

He wants no doubts about whether he would be able to do what others did. Elaborating on his point, he shared that at times, his movies will have some similarities with others. To this, the Academy award winner replied that he prefers not going through similar movies while preparing for his. Furthermore, in an interview with MTV, one of the directors of The book of Eli shed light on how the idea came about. It took five to six months for the actor to get the hang of it. ADVERTISEMENT

"I would not be alive without Pauletta Washington," Denzel once said. "I wouldn't survive." Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington is frequently ...