Denzel Washington is the most lauded stage and screen actor of his generation. His unforgettable performances have garnered him two Academy Awards, a Tony Award, three Golden Globe Awards, and countless other awards. He received his first Academy Award for the historical war drama Glory (1989) and his second for the crime drama Training Day (2001). In addition, he has received Academy Award nominations for his performances in Cry Freedom (1987), Malcolm X (1992), The Hurricane (1999), Flight (2012), and August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Fences, in which he reprised his Tony Award-winning role opposite Viola Davis. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Mr. Washington. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017). Most recently Mr. Washington portrayed the role of Deputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon in The Little Things (2021).
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Denzel Washington, The Iceman Cometh
Denzel Washington, The Iceman Cometh
Denzel Washington, A Raisin in the Sun
Denzel Washington, A Raisin in the Sun
Denzel Washington, Fences
Denzel Washington, Fences
Denzel Washington, A Soldier's Play
Denzel Washington has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
Denzel Washington has not appeared in the West End.
Denzel Washington has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for "The Iceman Cometh" and "A Raisin in the Sun." He was also nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Iceman Cometh" and "Fences." Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Raisin in the Sun" and at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Fences." Washington's achievements also include winning the Distinguished Ensemble Performance at the Obie Awards for "A Soldier's Play."
Denzel Washington has won several awards for his performances, including the Outstanding Actor in a Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Fences," the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Fences," and the Distinguished Ensemble Performance at the Obie Awards for "A Soldier's Play."
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