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American actor (born )

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. (born December 28, )^[1] is an American actor, producer, and director.

Denzel Washington: Biography, Actor, Oscar Winner

Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, The New York Times named him the greatest actor of the 21st century in ^[2][3] He has received several accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award. Washington has been honored with the Cecil B.

DeMille Award in , AFI Life Achievement Award in , and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in ^[a][5][6]

After training at the American Conservatory Theater, Washington began his career in theater, acting in performances off-Broadway. He first came to prominence in the NBC medical drama series St.

Elsewhere (–), and in the war film A Soldier's Story (). He won Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor for playing an American Civil War sold