Denzel Washington
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Denzel Washington
Summary
Denzel Washington is a human[1]. Born in Mount Vernon[2], he… he was born on December 28, 1954[3]. He worked as a film director[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.057% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213,715 views/month, #569 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Denzel Washington was born in Mount Vernon[2].
- Denzel Washington was born on December 28, 1954[3].
- Denzel Washington was married to Pauletta Pearson Washington[10].
- A child of Denzel Washington was John David Washington[11].
- A child of Denzel Washington was Olivia Washington[12].
- A child of Denzel Washington was Malcolm Washington[13].
- Denzel Washington held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Denzel Washington's native language[15].
- Denzel Washington is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
- Denzel Washington worked as a film director[4].
- Denzel Washington's professions included film producer[5].
- Denzel Washington worked as a film actor[6].
- Denzel Washington's professions included stage actor[7].
- Denzel Washington worked as a television actor[8].
- Denzel Washington's professions included actor[17].
- Denzel Washington was educated at Fordham University[18].
- Denzel Washington's education included a stint at Oakland Military Academy[19].
- Denzel Washington was educated at Mainland High School[20].
- Denzel Washington was educated at Mount Vernon High School[21].
- Denzel Washington was educated at The Center for Early Education[22].
- Denzel Washington received the Donostia Award[23].
- Denzel Washington received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[24].
- Denzel Washington received the Academy Award for Best Actor[25].
- Denzel Washington received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[26].
- Denzel Washington received the MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1954-12-28[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 9cf98102-5bf5-4c56-a99c-3900f3b76693[31]
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Origins and Family
Denzel Washington's place of birth was Mount Vernon[2]. He was born on December 28, 1954[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at Fordham University[18], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1841[34], headquartered in New York City[35]; Oakland Military Academy[19], a school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1935[38]; Mainland High School[20], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1872[41]; Mount Vernon High School[21], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1894[44]; and The Center for Early Education[22], a school[45], in United States[46], founded in 1939[47]. Denzel Washington studied under Wynn Handman[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], stage actor[7], television actor[8], and actor[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Donostia Award[23], a film award[49], in Spain[50], founded in 1986[51]; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[24], an Academy Awards[52], in United States[53], founded in 1936[54]; Academy Award for Best Actor[25], an award for best leading actor[55], in United States[56], founded in 1929[57]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[26], a theatre award[58], in United States[59], founded in 1947[60]; MTV Movie Award for Best Villain[27], a MTV Movie & TV Awards[61], in United States[62]; and Horatio Alger Award[63], an award[64].
Personal Life
Denzel Washington was married to Pauletta Pearson Washington[10]. Children include John David Washington[11], a film actor[65], b. 1984[66], of United States[67], specialised in acting[68]; Olivia Washington[12], an actor[69], b. 1991[70], of United States[71]; and Malcolm Washington[13], a film producer[72], b. 1991[73], of United States[74].
Why It Matters
Denzel Washington ranks in the top 0.057% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (213,715 views/month, #569 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
FAQs
Where was Denzel Washington born?
Denzel Washington's place of birth was Mount Vernon[2].
Who was Denzel Washington married to?
Denzel Washington's spouses include Pauletta Pearson Washington[10].
What did Denzel Washington do for work?
Denzel Washington worked as film director[4], film producer[5], film actor[6], stage actor[7], and television actor[8].
Where did Denzel Washington go to school?
Denzel Washington was educated at Fordham University[18], Oakland Military Academy[19], Mainland High School[20], and Mount Vernon High School[21].
What awards did Denzel Washington receive?
Honors received include Donostia Award[23], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[24], Academy Award for Best Actor[25], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[26].