Denzel Washington's Dog

Actor & Film Producer

Date of birth: December 28, 1954

 Capricorn

# Denzel Washington is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer known for his powerful performances and versatility in a wide range of roles.

# He gained widespread fame for his roles in iconic films such as "Training Day," for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor.

# Did you know? He was named after his father, Denzel Hayes Washington Sr., who was named after the doctor, Doctor Denzel, who had delivered him.

# Denzel Washington played the role of Frank Lucas, a real-life heroin dealer and organized crime boss, in the 2007 film "American Gangster."

# He began his acting career in theatre and returned to Broadway several times, including a Tony Award-winning performance in "Fences."

# Washington has also directed and starred in the film adaptation of August Wilson's play "Fences," earning critical acclaim.

# He has been married to Pauletta Pearson since 1983, whom he met on the set of his first screen role in the television film "Wilma."