Denzel Washington is and will continue to be a determined, successful man, and that is what has brought him success in life thus far. His early childhood, his achievements in his early nineties, and his ongoing fame are characteristics of a talented man.
Denzel Washington was born on December 28, 1954. His parents got divorced at 14. Denzel grew up in a religious home. His mother Lennis Washington sent him to Oakland Military Academy for discipline. Denzel noticed that friends had taken up the path of drugs, crime, and violence. He then knew he would end up like his friends if it wasn’t for his mother so then his mother sent him to Oakland Military …show more content…
Denzel does regret turning down a offer as Brad Pitt’s role in se7en in 1995. Denzel said he would like to make a funny film before his career ends. Washington only appeared in dramas, thriller and action movies. Denzel Washington has worn a Military suit for 6 of his films.
To this day Denzel is still acting in movies. He won the Oscar twice the most by any African American. Denzel is also famous for his quotes “When someone isn’t treating you right, no matter how much you love them, you’ve got to love yourself more and walk away.”
“Do what you got to do now so you can do what you want to do later.” He also was a member of the Boys and Girls club since 1993 he has been a spokesperson for the organization. As of 2017 he is the most Oscar Winning and most nominated Black African American in Academy history. In 2006, he donated $1 million dollars to save African American children.
Denzel is known for his successful movies he didn’t have the best childhood. Once his dad and mom got divorced it went downhill and he started getting in trouble. Denzel is a very hardworking African American who is a hero to this country. His children have became very success in life also Denzel is a 62 year old man who is hardworking, talented, and determined who we love and care for each and every