Denzel Washington
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Denzel Washington
Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received three Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film Gloryand Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller Training Day...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth28 December 1954
CityMount Vernon, NY
CountryUnited States of America
jobs shoes people
I love research and being educated. It's a great job being able to step into all kinds of professions and into other people's shoes.
years research littles
Years ago, even prior to 9/11, I did a movie called "The Siege." I did a lot of research with the FBI and the CIA. And I was amazed at that time (I guess we might all know it now) how little information they shared with each other. So after that, I'm not surprised by anything.
selfish thinking artist
I'm selfish, I think. I think an artist has to be. I'm not worried about what people think. I play the parts that I find interesting. It'd bother me more to be just pigeonholed into doing what people think is ethical or that's boring to me. I don't pick parts with that in mind, I just find interesting stories. If it's interesting to me, then I do it.
movie watches film
I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies.
labels fundamentals
When you don't understand something, you label it and condemn it" (94) - Danny Glover, "The Fundamental Things
jobs appreciate people
Every day, sincerely and without phoniness, Lou demonstrated by his actions how very vital it is - more than anything else - to understand and appreciate the people who work with you...Do your job well, but always remember that the people you work with are your most valuable asset. Embrace them. Honor them. Respect them" (206) - "Prescriptions for Success" by John Schuerholz
thinking sentimental dies
Don't get all sentimental on me, Makes me think I'm gonna die.
life success faith
I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.
character play trying
I just try to be honest and true to the character and play the part.
accomplishment the-end-of-the-day done
At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about what you've done with those accomplishments. Its about who you've lifted up, who you've made better. It about what you've given back" (23).
movie kings father
I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid; my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings, that was the extent of it.
success senior jobs
I had a lot of success from the start. I never really was tested for long periods of time. I got my first professional job while I was a senior in college. I signed with the William Morris Agency before I graduated.
race racism
There's racism everywhere.
two lasts actresses
Meryl and Katharine Hepburn are probably the two greatest actresses of this and the last century.