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- Denzel Washington is called one of the iconic actors of his technology.
- He is most recognized for his roles within the following films: Philadelphia, Fences, Training Day, Flight, Malcolm X, and extra.
- The star has gained three Golden Globes with much more nominations.
Throughout his decades-long profession Denzel Washington, 68, has wowed audiences throughout the globe together with his performing expertise. And with nice performing, many accolades have rightfully adopted him. Some of the 68-year-old’s most up-to-date work consists of the 2021 thriller The Little Things, together with The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021). He is at the moment engaged on the third installment of the movie franchise The Equalizer, set to premiere in late 2023. With this yr’s Golden Globes upon us, under is a extra detailed have a look at the Flight star’s wins and nominations through the years!
His 3 Golden Globes
Best Supporting Actor In A Motion Picture — Glory (1990)
Denzel started his wonderful performing profession within the late Nineteen Seventies and it was solely a matter of time till he scored his first Golden Globe win. In 1989 the legend gained the award for Best Supporting Actor In A Motion Picture for his work on the movie Glory. Denzel acted within the hit film alongside different spectacular actors together with Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick, Cary Elwes, and extra.
The hit venture was directed by Edward Zwick and written by Kevin Jarre. At the time of his win, Denzel famous that his spouse, Pauletta Washington, 72, had “almost broke” his nostril as a result of she “kissed him so hard” after they heard of his win. Along with thanking Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the forged, and crew, Denzel additionally made certain to thank his spouse and children in his acceptance speech. “My wife, beautiful wife whose hung in there with me,” he mentioned on the time. “My children, my mom… I thank God, I thank you.” Notably, Pauletta and Denzel have 4 grownup youngsters: John David Washington, Malcolm Washington, Katia Washington, and Olivia Washington.
Best Actor In A Motion Picture Drama — The Hurricane (2000)
After his 1990 win for Glory, Denzel didn’t win a Golden Globe for the following decade. However, he took dwelling the award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama in 2000 for his work on The Hurricane. The movie relies on the lifetime of middleweight boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for homicide in 1966. Denzel starred within the movie alongside Ray Donovan actor Liev Schreiber, David Paymer, and In the Heat of the Night star Rod Steiger.
Cecil B. deMille Award — (2016)
Denzel’s most up-to-date win on the Golden Globes was in 2016 when he was awarded with the Cecil B. deMille Award. The prestigious award was established in 1952 to honor those that have made “outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment,” per the official Golden Globe web site. Notably, 2016 was the identical yr that Denzel’s movie Fences premiered. He starred within the film alongside How To Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis and wowed audiences as soon as extra. Other celebrities who’ve taken dwelling this award embrace Walt Disney, the late dancer Fred Astaire, actress Judy Garland, and singer Frank Sinatra. And in newer years among the winners embrace: The Devil Wears Prada star Meryl Streep, TV character Oprah Winfrey, and Forrest Gump star Tom Hanks.
Nominations
Despite successful a formidable three Golden Globe awards all through his profession, Denzel has been nominated for a complete of eight Golden Globes that he didn’t win (not together with his wins). Below is the record of nominations the American Gangster star earned however didn’t take dwelling.
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — Cry Freedom (1988)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — Malcolm X (1993)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — Training Day (2002)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — American Gangster (2008)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — Flight (2013)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — Fences (2017)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2018)
- Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama — The Tragedy of Macbeth (2022)