Glory1989
Portrays Private Trip in Glory, a Civil War drama about the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment.
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Denzel Washington Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Denzel Washington, based on 6 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
6 records1989–20165 events0 places
Chronological biography
1989
1990
Academy Award1990
Receives the supporting-actor Oscar for Glory, marking his first Academy Award victory.
1992
Malcolm X1992
Stars as Malcolm X in Spike Lee's biographical film about the activist and political leader.
2001
Training Day2001
Plays corrupt narcotics officer Alonzo Harris in Training Day.
2002
Academy Award2002
Training Day brings Washington the Academy Award for Best Actor.
2016
Fences2016
Directs and stars in Fences, adapting August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Titles and roles
Actor · Actor and Director
Record provenance
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