Where is Denzel Washington from?
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USA
One of the most respected stars.
💡 Did you know? Washington is the son of a preacher: many trace his powerful, dignified presence to that upbringing.
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How many Oscars did Washington win?
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two
For Glory and Training Day.
💡 Did you know? Washington is one of the few actors with Oscars in both a supporting and a leading role.
What did he win the Best Actor Oscar for?
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Training Day
Only the second African-American.
💡 Did you know? For his role as a corrupt cop in „Training Day“ (against his usual heroic image) he won the Best Actor Oscar in 2002.
Which historical figure did Denzel Washington play in Spike Lee's 1992 biopic?
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Malcolm X
The civil-rights leader.
💡 Did you know? His portrayal of the civil-rights leader Malcolm X is considered one of his greatest achievements.
What is Washington known for?
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powerful roles
Also active as a director.
💡 Did you know? Besides film, Washington is a celebrated stage actor and keeps returning to the Broadway stage: in 2010 he won a Tony Award there for ‘Fences’.
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Which actor is shown here?
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Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington is a US actor who, with powerful roles from „Malcolm X“ to „Training Day“, ranks among the greatest of his generation.
💡 Did you know? He was the first black actor since Sidney Poitier to win the Best Actor Oscar.
In which year was Denzel Washington born?
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1954
Born: 28 December 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York
Where was Denzel Washington born?
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Mount Vernon, New York
Born: 28 December 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York
In which field does Denzel Washington work?
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Acting
What is Denzel Washington's origin?
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American
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