Cast

Denzel Washington

1954

Active years (films on this site)

1987–2006

Genres

DramaBiographyHistoryRomanceMusical

Schools and movements

American Independent CinemaBritish CinemaIndian Parallel CinemaWomen Directors

Directors worked with

Spike Lee4 filmsRichard Attenborough1 filmMira Nair1 film

Biography

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor and film producer. Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, he has received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, an Actor Award, two Golden Globes, two Silver Bears and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a Grammy Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2020, The New York Times named Washington the greatest actor of the 21st century. He has also been honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award (2016), AFI Life Achievement Award (2019) the Honorary Palme d'Or (2025), and the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2025). Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $5.1 billion worldwide.

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Awards and honours

International

• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1990
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture 1990
• Silver Bear for Best Actor 1993
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama 2000
• Silver Bear for Best Actor 2000
• Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award 2001
• Academy Award for Best Actor 2002
• Horatio Alger Award 2009
• Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play 2010
• Donostia Award 2014
• Honorary Palme d'Or

National / local

• MTV Movie Award for Best Villain 2002
• Presidential Medal of Freedom 2022
• Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025

6 films on this site

1. Cry Freedom 1987 · Richard Attenborough · IMDb 7.4 · Cast
2. Mo' Better Blues 1990 · Spike Lee · IMDb 6.7 · Cast
3. Mississippi Masala 1991 · Mira Nair · IMDb 6.8 · Cast
4. Malcolm X 1992 · Spike Lee · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
5. He Got Game 1998 · Spike Lee · IMDb 6.9 · Cast
6. Inside Man 2006 · Spike Lee · IMDb 7.6 · Cast