However, "Devil in a Blue Dress" wasn't the only Denzel Washington film occupying movie theaters in 1995. He continues to prove why hes the one to watch over and over again. He shared a 1982 Distinguished Ensemble Performance Obie Award for playing Private First Class Melvin Peterson in the Off-Broadway Negro Ensemble Company production A Soldier's Play which premiered November 20, 1981.[19]. Later this year, Boyega will star opposite actress Viola Davis in The Woman King. They have four children: John David (born July 28, 1984), also an actor and a former football player,[47][48] Katia (born November 27, 1986) who graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2010, and twins Olivia and Malcolm (born April 10, 1991). alum said the Hollywood star, who she chose not to name, offered a suggestion that was so bad, she almost couldn't believe they were serious. A one-stop-shop for all things video games. Roger Ebert, film critic for The Chicago Sun-Times, wrote of Washington's performance, "This is one of Denzel Washington's great performances, on a par with his work in Malcolm X. Talk of who " the next Denzel Washington . September 19, 2016, 9:45 AM . And if he gets the oft-rumored James Bond slot, there will really be no stopping him. It is unbelievable, their performances. But part of the brilliance of. to see what all he can do. After looking at so many photos of both John Boyega and Denzel Washington its become mind-numbing to see anyone trying to compare these two when it comes to looks. According to sources it unknown if the two actors John Boyega and Denzel Washington are relatives, but John Boyega has stated in interviews that he barely knows Denzel. I could actually start and stop with Judas and the Black Messiah star Algee Smiths smile all by itself. 1 / 100. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock. The actor reached worldwide fandom early on in his career when he starred as Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Washington's other charitable contributions include US$1million to Nelson Mandela's Children's Fund in 1995[59] and US$1million to Wiley College to resuscitate the college's debate team. No one accomplishes this feat better than Angela Bassett, playing nurse, activist, and eventually wife of Malcolm X Betty Shabazz. Sincerity comes naturally to them, magnifying any false notes or missteps by their adult co-stars. Trevante Rhodes has the looks, vulnerability (Moonlight), strength (Hulus Mike), and just the right amount of ambiguity (The United States vs. Billie Holliday, Bruiser) to convince anyone of why he deserves to be around for a long time. Fellow actor-turned-director Affleck starred in his 2021 film, The Tender Bar. Denzel Washington holds his Oscar for Best Actor for "Training Day" in the press room at the 74th annual Academy Awards in 2002. . A major career break came when he starred as Dr. Phillip Chandler in NBC's television hospital drama St. They both just looked like Johnny Cash and June Carter. "I really used [my past acting jobs] as an educational experience and was probably super annoying to all the directors on the, on the projects I'd worked on before," Dobrev exclusively told Us about her directing experience. [39] His character was renamed from Chris Adams (played by Yul Brynner in the original film) to Sam Chisolm. Denzel is almost always in the moment when hes on screen, as though he arrives that way and leaves that way at the end of the day. There are many defining moments in an actor's career and for Denzel Washington, playing Malcolm X was the one. He later helmed A River Runs Through It, Quiz Show, The Horse Whisperer and more. 10 Denzel Washington Movies That Capture the Actor's Greatness The Oscar-winning actor has a bursting filmography, dense with rich, varied performances that show why he's one of the best. Frida Kahlo went through a lot in her life and translated that through art. [67], Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 10:55, Cecil B. 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He co-starred with Ryan Reynolds in Safe House, where he prepared for his role by subjecting himself to a torture session that included waterboarding. In 2012, Washington starred in Flight, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as an alcoholic airline pilot facing investigation for his part in a plane crash. I've had an opportunity to play great men and, through their words, to preach. NSW Fire and Rescue said the major blaze erupted at a petrol station on Lindesay Street in Campbelltown, just after 10.15pm on Friday, with more than 60 firefighters battling the blaze. [22] The same year he starred in Gregory Hoblit's supernatural horror film Fallen, with John Goodman, James Gandolfini, and Donald Sutherland. Denzel's features aren't quite as broad and he doesn't have that fire in his eyes that Boyega does. Icon/Ladd Co/Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock. No; Denzel has earned 3 Golden Globe awards, 1 Tony Award and 2 Academy Awards (Oscars) for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Glory (1989). At this point in his career, it can be tough to remember when Denzel, No, Ray Allen isnt one of the ten best actors Denzel has ever worked with, but as one of the few non-professional actors to serve as Washingtons co-star, his performance as Jesus Shuttlesworth in, No slight to these two actors for the shared entry, we promise: theyre just both so integral to what makes, Honestly, this entire article could have just been about Viola Davis. She looked the most like her and channelled her spirit as well. [32], From April to June 2014, Washington played the leading role in the Broadway production of Lorraine Hansberry's classic drama A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Kenny Leon. Hold up wait a minute, you thought I was finished? Yes, I know, I know. Hollywood Actors Turned Directors: Denzel Washington, Olivia Wilde, Ben Affleck and More Lights, camera, action! He still sounds exactly like Presley and has adopted his mannerisms as well. He is best known for the films, "Tenet," 2018's "The Old Man & The Gun," "Monster" and the sports series, "Ballers" which aired from 2015 to 2019. As a filmmaker, Denzel seems set on entertaining audiences for years to come, and his son, John David Washington, has matured into a commanding actor in his own right. [14] After a period of indecision on which major to study and taking a semester off, Washington worked as creative arts director of the overnight summer camp at Camp Sloane YMCA in Lakeville, Connecticut. He also visited the fort's Fisher House facilities, and after learning that it had exceeded its capacity, made a substantial donation to the Fisher House Foundation; this program focuses on building and providing homes for military personnel and their families free of charge while they receive medical care. (@DancingInfinit1) August 23, 2022, Nah is it just me or is John Boyega a younger version of Denzel Washington, Why @JohnBoyega side profile look like Denzel Washington. For his role as Private Silas Trip in the Civil War drama Glory (1989), he won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. With each role, Smith gets more and more convincing and I get more and more excited. The production, directed by George C. Wolfe, began regular performances April 26 and ran for 14 weeks.[35]. Jonathan Majors attends the "Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania" UK Gala Screening on February 16, 2023 in London, England. A Look at the Popular Genre Netflix has become a . [60], The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) named Washington as one of three people (the others being directors Oliver Stone and Michael Moore) with whom they were willing to negotiate for the release of three defense contractors the group had held captive from 2003 to 2008. But, there are exceptions. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. In 1998, Washington starred in Spike Lee's film He Got Game. In 2016, Washington starred in The Magnificent Seven, a remake of the 1960 western film of the same name, alongside Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lee Byung-hun, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier, Haley Bennett, and Peter Sarsgaard. Denzel Washington the director has just. Its not just that theyre two of the best actors of all time (they are). As a corrupted inversion of the standard buddy cop formula. He also appeared in several television, motion picture and stage roles, such as the films A Soldier's Story (1984), Hard Lessons (1986) and Power (1986). In mid-2004, Washington visited Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Fort Sam Houston, where he participated in a Purple Heart ceremony, presenting medals to three Army soldiers recovering from wounds they received while stationed in Iraq. There's only one person to look at. The two have insanely similar acting facial expressions including that "locked jaw" thing that Denzel's been doing since his early performances. Does Denzel Drink Alcohol ? Any challenges that I did have or things I didn't know, I was lucky that I was surrounded by really incredible people that sort of helped me guide me to make this dream come true.". Even if one of his movies disappoints, his performance is never the problem; hes always doing interesting work. Im pretty sure every role Leslie Odom Jr. touches turns into gold. Hopefully, well get to see more of him sooner rather than later. The former model has helmed The Virgin Suicides, Somewhere, Marie Antoinette, The Bling Ring and more. [41] The producers were skeptical whether he would take the job since it was a Western film, but Fuqua flew to New York City to negotiate with Washington, who accepted the offer.[43][44]. I felt in a lot of ways [directing] was a more complete reflection of who I am, what I like to do. After getting a chance to direct the low-budget film Grand Theft Auto in 1977 at the age of 23, Howard realized that he liked being the person in charge. The Mad Max actor first picked up the camera for 1993's The Man Without a Face. By Noel Vasquez/GC Images. They were nice guys, but the streets got them. Talk of who the next Denzel Washington would be is a highly contested topic. Three big arguments that reinstate your power, remind everyone whos in charge, be the predator, Wilde recalled. Moreover, he and his siblings were barred from going to the cinema by his father, a minister in a church. His other directing projects include The Passion of the Christ, Apocalypto and Hacksaw Ridge. I didn't feel I was quite a strong enough actor, he said at the time. You could tell he had insatiable hungry & desired to push himself as a performer. You can track Denzels entire arc throughout the film just by how they look at each other. The Never Been Kissed actress made her directorial debut with 2009's Whip It, which starred Elliot Page and Kristen Wiig. "I would always spend all my time, as much as I could, in editing rooms and shadowing directors and asking crew members questions and learning about lenses and so on. The movie itself honouredMonroe and her life respectfully. The film is about a Marine Corps veteran in a desperate financial bind when he decides to rob a bank. "[24], At the 57th Golden Globe Awards in 2000, Washington won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor Motion Picture Drama for his work in The Hurricane. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. [66], On July 1, 2022, the White House announced that Washington would be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. So when I was in high school, I wanted to go to Texas Tech in Lubbock just because they were called the Red Raiders and their uniforms looked like ours. Phoenix felt very natural and in his element as Cash, which is very surprising considering the roles that he took before it. Granted we need to see more of him, but I have a sneaking suspicion that my choice will be further solidified when his upcoming film Brother releases in the US soon. [65], On October 11, 2021, the United States Army made Washington the 2021 Honorary Sergeant Major of the Army at the Annual Association of the U.S. Army conference for his work with the Fisher House Foundation (providing free homes for military families while receiving medical care). In 1996, he played a U.S. Army officer who investigates a female chopper commander's worthiness for the Medal of Honor in Courage Under Fire, opposite Meg Ryan. Its not Black Panther. As a novelist and a screenwriter, he enjoys promoting one story or another. 2 talking about this. 47 6 [email protected] 042-532028 , 042-532027 Denzel won a well-deserved Oscar for his performance as the corrupt detective Alonzo Harrishe dominates every frame with the depth and star charisma weve come to expect from him. Lee gives Shabazz a bit more to do here than you might expect from another filmmaker, but all the credit goes to Bassett for making her a complex figure in her own right while still devoting most of her narrative energy to humanizing Malcolm. With his range in films like Cyrano, Luce, The Photograph, The High Note and more, its abundantly clear that hes a force to be reckoned with. That's why Day-Lewis's performance as Lincoln gained him the third Oscar of his career. If you dont believe me, just look at the magic he made in Hamilton and One Night in Miami (I think about this movie way too often.) "My curiosity [in directing] seems to be a bit different than many other actors," the Wedding Crashers actor said at the time. Working opposite a child actor requires a different skill set, and when that child is as talented and precocious as a young Dakota Fanning in Man on Fire, the bar is even higher. 101.5K Followers. But his focus is so tightly wound that he almost looks as though hes trying to wait on those around him for his cue. Denzel Washington the actor has some 60 films under his belt, plus two Oscars, and at 66 is universally regarded as one of the all-time greats. Boyega is a good actor, but hes on his toes when it comes to his parts more often than Denzel at this moment in his career. Denzel Washington just made history. Elsewhere (19821988). Some folks have gone so far as to state that they look exactly alike, but then these are the kind of folks that likely get various celebrities mixed up all the time and couldn't possibly tell one apart unless the celebrities in . [5] Washington has continued acting in diverse roles, such as football coach Herman Boone in Remember the Titans (2000), poet and educator Melvin B. Tolson in The Great Debaters (2007), drug kingpin Frank Lucas in American Gangster (2007) and an airline pilot with an addiction in Flight (2012). Instead, Boyega explained that The Woman King is quite grounded, and it deals with some tough conflicts. When The Theory of Everything was released, Eddie Redmayne's performance was the talk of award season. He's since helmed The Postman and Open Range. [2] In 2016, he received the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award, and in 2020, The New York Times named him the greatest actor of the 21st century. Through no fault of the actors own, the biopic wife stands as one of the most difficult types of movie characters to play, simply because the role on the page is often so thanklessly written. All it took was for me to see Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Waves to know we were dealing with someone special. Thanks for reading! Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Also in 1999, Washington starred in The Hurricane, a film about boxer Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, whose conviction for triple murder was overturned after he spent almost 20 years in prison. However, he believes that A Good Person, the fourth feature film he directed, will be his best yet. Washington won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as corrupt detective Alonzo Harris in the crime thriller Training Day (2001). In light of the unconstitutiona l expansion of powers, lack of transparency and fueling the fires of unrest that clearly hasn't been the case. In 2023, she's set to release Barbie, starring Margot Robbie as the titular doll. But through the many years hes been in this business Denzel has learned how to be patient, how to time things just right, and how to be one of the best personalities on the scene. We may earn a commission from links on this page. Normally, very old historical figures are a bit easier to portray because all the knowledge anyone has comes from history books. Not just John Boyega but MCU star Michael B. Jordan. It's a terrible film, but his character was very different in Roman J. Israel, Esq. She fell in love with cinema at such a young age and has been writing reviews for the past eight years. Denzel Washington as Macbeth Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth Alex Hassell as Ross Bertie Carvel as Banquo Brendan Gleeson as Duncan Corey Hawkins as Macduff Harry Melling as Malcolm Miles Anderson as Lennox Matt Helm as Donalbain Stephen Root as Porter Sean Patrick Thomas as Monteith Director Joel Coen Writer (based on the play by) The glimpse of his comedic chops in Sylvies Love and upcoming action prowess in Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves are just a few examples of the range he has. All that time studying helped him when making his first film, 2018s A Star is Born, which earned rave reviews but he told Time that it took a lot of courage for him to get behind the camera. Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, Washington plays a former Negro league baseball player working as a garbage collector who struggles to provide for his family and come to terms with the events of his life. jet black hair in some of Presley's earlier movies, Day-Lewis's performance as Lincoln gained him the third Oscar, All Of Charles Chaplin's Feature Films as Director, Ranked, the film may be a bit long, this is one of the roles where Washington loses himself, she was beloved by many of the Queer Latinx community, Movies "Based on True Stories" That Are Completely Inaccurate, It is still one of his best performances to date, Most Anticipated Music Biopics, From Elvis To Bob Dylan, The 10 Greatest Classic Film Noirs, According to Reddit, 'Sherlock Holmes 3' Depends on Robert Downey Jr. [53][54] Washington says he reads the Bible daily.[55]. In 1995, Washington and his wife renewed their wedding vows in South Africa with Desmond Tutu officiating. - IMDb user rating: 5.1. And I, for one, am here for it. He did co-produce the. If youre appearing opposite Denzel Washington, you better bring your A-game. In 2023, she returned to the director's chair with the thriller Cocaine Bear starring Keri Russell and the late Ray Liotta. I said by 40 if I havent taken a shot, shame on me. Cooper was 42 when his first film was released, but there is no right age to make a career change in Hollywood. You know what I mean? It is one of his most endearing roles because of how much he embodies his spirit. studded cast, including Rami Malek, Jared Leto, and Jodie Foster. Among the pantheon of great movie stars, Denzel Washington is special. He's clearly a powerful actor, it's just he doesn't have much variation overall (unlike some other great chameleon actors might). He next appeared in Tony Scott's 2009 film The Taking of Pelham 123 (a remake of the 1974 thriller of the same name), where he played New York City subway security chief Walter Garber opposite John Travolta's villain. Jane 2.Pinkett Smith, 50, has . But one of the qualities that really places him at the pinnacle of the craft is his ability to elevate the actors around him. No slight to these two actors for the shared entry, we promise: theyre just both so integral to what makes Out of Time click that it wouldnt be fair to only highlight one of them. There are no videos for actors to watch and adapt. Working opposite a child actor requires a different skill set, and when that child is as talented and precocious as a young Dakota Fanning in, Spike Lees magnum opus revolves around such a towering and all-encompassing tour de force by Washington that it feels like theres scarcely room for any other performances despite the nearly three-and-a-half hour length. Once Phoenix started singing and performing on that stage, he transformed. [51] He stated in 1999, "A part of me still says, 'Maybe, Denzel, you're supposed to preach. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) "I'm so proud of A Good Person. The Looper actor directed himself and Scarlett Johansson in the 2013 rom-com Don Jon. He continued, If thats what they see then thats all a blessing. Advertisement. with the director, he said. The movie will also feature a number of up-and-coming actors, including Kelvin Harrison Jr., Aldis Hodge, and Bill Pullman. But Im not sure that he wouldve gotten there if not for Ethan Hawke, who gives the platonic ideal of a Denzel costar performance. To find out, we relied on an age-old strategysubjective opinionsto come up with a list of ten of our favorite Denzel Washington screen partners. The Happy Days alum made his directorial debut with 1977's Grand Theft Auto, which is the only film he has both directed and starred in. [33] The show received positive reviews and won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play. February 27, 2023 . Comparing these two in terms of being similar is kind of silly to be honest since theyre two very different individuals. The film was released on December 16, 2016, by Paramount Pictures. "[10] After Oakland, he attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida, from 1970 to 1971. After appearing in 2002's box office success, the healthcare-themed John Q., Washington directed his first film, a well-reviewed drama called Antwone Fisher, in which he also co-starred as a Navy psychiatrist. [1] Throughout his career spanning over four decades, Washington has received numerous accolades, including a Tony Award, two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and two Silver Bears. The guys I was hanging out with at the time, my running buddies, have now done maybe 40 years combined in the penitentiary. Washington has served as the national spokesman for Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 1993[56] and has appeared in public service announcements and awareness campaigns for the organization. From there on however things get very different very quickly. One of the biggest challenges of Carl Franklins screwball noir is that there has to be crackling chemistry between both Denzel and Mendes and Denzel and Lathan, and that said chemistry in each case has to feel natural and distinct while simultaneously reading like the flip side of the other pairings coin. Two years later, he got behind the camera again for Us. Elsewhere as Dr. Philip Chandler. The film was Washington's third collaboration with Lee. Washington's early film roles included Norman Jewison's A Soldier's Story (1984) and Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom (1987). 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