Denzel Washington is one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood. But before earning his Oscars and becoming an A-list movie star, Denzel was just like any other high school drama enthusiast. Except for the fact that he actually went on to pursue a career in acting!
It all started when Denzel was a student at Fordham University studying journalism. Once he graduated, Denzel moved out West to San Francisco with dreams of making it big. And lucky for us, that is exactly what happened!
Denzel got his first paid acting gig in a summer stock theater production called “Wings of the Morning” at St. Mary’s City, Maryland. He played the part of the real historical figure Mathias Da Sousa. His performance won him an NAACP award for Best Supporting Actor — and we can only assume that launched his long-lasting career!
After winning Best Supporting Actor for Wings of the Morning, Denzel quickly began snagging roles in television shows and movies like Carbon Copy (1981), For Queen & Country (1988), and Cry Freedom (1987). After starring in more than 60 films throughout his career, there’s no denying that Denzel is one of Hollywood’s greatest stars ever.
Remember the days when we watched regular television? And the USA Network (it was channel 36 at my house. Core memory) would have weekends when they would only air movies from a certain actor? I would sit home and watch every time they did a Denzel Washington day. He has multiple spots in my top ten movies of all time. So let’s take a dive into the top 15 Denzel Washington movies of all time. And let me know where you would rank his movies yourself.
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