Denzel Washington

Quick Facts

Full Name	Denzel Washington
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Dec 28, 1954(1954-12-28)
Age	70
Birthplace	Mount Vernon
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Denzel Washington Biography

Denzel Washington is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2001 for his role as Training Day. He has starred as himself in many films based upon true events, including Flight, Hurricane, Flight, American Gangster, Cry Freedom, American Gangster, Flight, Hurricane, Malcolm X, and Remember the Titans.

Both he and He and Matthew Broderick received praise for their roles in the 1989 film Glory. were praised for their roles in Glory, the 1989 film.

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, director, and producer. He has received two Golden Globe awards, one Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film Glory (1989) and Best Actor for his role as corrupt detective Alonzo Harris in the crime thriller Training Day (2001). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation, and is considered an American cultural icon.

Washington attended Pennington-Grimes Elementary School in Mount Vernon until

1968. When he was 14, his parents divorced and his mother sent him to the private preparatory school Oakland Military Academy in New Windsor, New York. Washington later said, “That decision changed my life, because I wouldn’t have survived in the direction I was going. The guys I was hanging out with at the time, my running buddies, have now done maybe 40 years combined in the penitentiary. They were nice guys, but the streets got them.” After Oakland, he attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida from 1970 to 1971. He was interested in attending Texas Tech University: “I grew up in the Boys Club in Mount Vernon, and we were the Red Raiders. So when I was in high school, I wanted to go to Texas Tech in Lubbock just because they were called the Red Raiders and their uniforms looked like ours.” He earned a BA in Drama and Journalism from Fordham University in 1977. At Fordham, he played collegiate basketball as a guard under coach P.J. Carlesimo. After a period of indecision on which major to study and taking a semester off, Washington worked as creative arts director of the overnight summer camp at Camp Sloane YMCA in Lakeville, Connecticut. He participated in a staff talent show for the campers and a colleague suggested he try acting.

His mother Lynne was a beauty parlor owner and his father was ordained Pentecostal minister. He married Pauletta Pearson in June 1983, and they had four children together.

Denzel Washington Net Worth

Denzel Washington is one of the richest Movie Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Denzel Washington 's net worth $250 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He took a semester off college to work as an overnight camp counselor. This was where he discovered his acting skills.

His directorial debut was with Antwone Fisher in 2002. He then went on to direct Fences in 2016 and The Great Debaters in 2007.

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. was born in Mount Vernon, New York, on December 28, 1954. His mother, Lennis “Lynne” (née Lowe; born 1924), was a beauty parlor owner and operator born in Georgia and partly raised in Harlem, New York. His father, Denzel Hayes Washington Sr. (1909–1991), was a native of Buckingham County, Virginia, an ordained Pentecostal minister, and an employee of the New York City Water Department, as well as working at a local S. Klein department store.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Denzel Washington height 6 ft 1 in Denzel weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Denzel Washington Dating?

According to our records, Denzel Washington married to Pauletta Washington. As of December 1, 2023, Denzel Washington’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1989, Washington won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of a defiant, self-possessed ex-slave soldier in the film Glory. That same year, he appeared in the film The Mighty Quinn; and in For Queen and Country, where he played the conflicted and disillusioned Reuben James, a British soldier who, despite a distinguished military career, returns to a civilian life where racism and inner city life lead to vigilantism and violence.

Facts & Trivia

Denzel Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Denzel Washington celebrates birthday on December 28 of every year.

On May 18, 1991, Washington was awarded an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, Fordham University, for having “impressively succeeded in exploring the edge of his multifaceted talent”. In 2011, he donated $2 million to Fordham for an endowed chair of the theater department, as well as US$250,000 to establish a theater-specific scholarship at the school. He also received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Morehouse College on May 20, 2007. and an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania on May 16, 2011.

Top Facts about Denzel Washington

1. Born December 28, 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York.
2. Has won two Academy Awards for Best Actor.
3. Starred in over 50 films and TV shows.
4. Directed four feature films including “The Great Debaters”.
5. Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world (2013).
6. Married to Pauletta Pearson since 1983 with four children.
7. Graduated from Fordham University with a degree in journalism.
8. Started acting career on stage before transitioning to film.
9. Known for roles in “Training Day”, “Malcolm X” and “Glory”.
10. Net worth estimated at $250 million as of 2021

Is Denzel Washington a billionaire?

Net Worth:$280 Million
Age:| 67
Born:| December 28, 1954
Gender:| Male
Height:| 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

What did Denzel Washington worth?

So… what is Denzel Washington’s net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, Denzel’s net worth in 2022 is a whopping $280 million.

How much is Denzel Washington paid per movie?

Given his drawing power at the box office, Washington brings in an estimated $20 million per film.

Was Denzel Washington a pip?

His answer? “ I was a Pip ,” he says while flashing that killer Denzel smile while referring to Gladys Knight’s dancing backup singers. He even shows them an old clip of the group on his phone and attempts some fancy moves to convince them.

Who is the world richest actor?

In 2022, Jerry Seinfeld is the richest actor in the world with a net worth of $950 million.