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Denzel Washington is an acclaimed actor-filmmaker, widely praised for redefining movie stardom.
Denzel Washington is an American actor, producer, and director best known for his Academy Award-winning performances in films such "Glory" and "Training Day". He has also received two Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards. Washington has been lauded as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1954</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Denzel Washington is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On December 28, 1954, Denzel Washington was born in Mount Vernon, New York.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Graduates from Fordham University</div><div class='timeline-text'>Washington graduates from Fordham University with a major in Drama and Journalism.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Acting Debut in Carbon Copy</div><div class='timeline-text'>Washington makes his acting debut in the movie Carbon Copy.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gains Hollywood Fame with Glory</div><div class='timeline-text'>Washington gains widespread recognition for his starring role in the movie Glory, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Academy Award for Best Actor </div><div class='timeline-text'>Washington wins an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in the movie The Hurricane.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Kennedy Center Honor</div><div class='timeline-text'>Washington is honored with the Kennedy Center Honors for his lifetime contribution to American culture through performing arts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Obama awards Washington with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Graduated from Fordham University</h3><p class='facts-text'>Denzel Washington attended Fordham University and graduated with a degree in journalism and later attended the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco to study acting.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Served in the U.S. Marine Corps</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming an actor, Denzel Washington served in the United States Marine Corps from 1977 to 1979.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Two Time Academy Award Winner</h3><p class='facts-text'>Denzel Washington is a two-time Academy Award winning actor, winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in Glory in 1989 and Best Actor for his role in Training Day in 2001.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Owns His Own Production Company</h3><p class='facts-text'>Denzel Washington owns his own production company, Mundy Lane Entertainment, which has produced films such as The Great Debaters and Antwone Fisher.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2010, Denzel Washington was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.</p></div></div>
Denzel Washington, an accomplished American movie actor, was born on December 28, 1954, and is currently 68 years old. He is best known for his powerful and acclaimed performances in films such as "Glory," "Malcolm X," "Philadelphia," and "Training Day," which earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
Denzel Washington has an estimated net worth of $280M. He has become one of the most prominent and highest paid actors in Hollywood. He earns from various roles in films and television, brand endorsements, and other business ventures.
