Actor best biography denzel washington

1. Early Life and Education
2. Early Career Breakthrough
3. Television Success and Oscar Nomination
4. Oscar Win and Hollywood Star
5. Critical and Commercial Success
6. Oscar Nominations and Producer-Director Debut
7. Personal Life
8. Academy Award for Best Actor

Early Life and Education

Denzel Washington was born on February 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York.

He was the middle child of three born to Denzel Hayes Washington Sr. and Lennis Washington. His father was a minister and his mother was a beautician. His parents' professions played a significant role in shaping his interest in the arts.

Washington's parents divorced when he was fourteen.

Actor best biography denzel washington

Following high school, he enrolled at Fordham University in New York City. He graduated in 1977 with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. While at Fordham, Washington participated in student drama productions.

Early Career Breakthrough

After graduating from Ford