Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
Latest News about Denzel Washington
15/06/2025
Denzel Washington was announced as the recipient of the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors, recognizing his lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. The ceremony, scheduled for December 2025, will celebrate his iconic roles in films like 'Training Day', 'The Equalizer', and 'Cry Freedom', as well as his work as a director and philanthropist.
03/02/2025
Denzel Washington began filming the fourth installment of 'The Equalizer' series, titled 'The Equalizer 4', in Los Angeles. The film continues his role as Robert McCall, a vigilante with a unique set of skills, and is expected to be released in late 2026. This marks his return to the franchise after a three-year hiatus since the third film.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. |
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| Nickname | D, Jr. |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Devout Christian. Considered Preaching. |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’1" (185 cm) |
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| Weight | 90 kg (198 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Pennington-Grimes Elementary School, Mount Vernon. Oakland Military Academy, New Windsor, New York. Mainland High School, Daytona Beach, Florida. |
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| College | Fordham University, New York City, New York. B.A. (1977) American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco, California (1 year) |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Basketball |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rumors and pictures being leaked by radar.com, showing him kissing an unidentified blonde woman. |
| Wife/Spouse | Pauletta Pearson (m. 1983) |
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| Current Relationship Status | Married to Pauletta Pearson |
Family
| Father | Denzel Hayes Washington, Sr. (Pentecostal minister) |
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| Mother | Lennis "Lynne" Lowe (Beauty parlor owner) |
Career
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| Major Controversies | Controversy about the movie 'The Hurricane' | ||||
| Fan Mail Address | Denzel Washington Rogers & Cowan Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Avenue 7th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90069 USA | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Denzel Washington has won 3 Golden Globe awards, 1 Tony Award, and 2 Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor. | |
| 2. He was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. | |
| 3. Before starting his acting career, Denzel played basketball at the collegiate level. | |
| 4. Denzel had a prominent role in the NBC drama series 'St. Elsewhere'. | |
| 5. He actively donates to different charitable causes and institutions. | |
| 6. Denzel met his wife while working on his debut acting project 'Wilma'. | |
| 7. He received an honorary doctorate from Fordham University on 18/05/1991. | |
| 8. He starred as Stephen Biko in Cry Freedom (1987), earning his first Academy Award nomination. | |
| 9. He received an Obie Award in 1982 for A Soldier’s Play. | |
| 10. He met his wife while working on his debut acting project 'Wilma'. |