Denzel Washington


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A biography of the African American actor who earned an historic second Academy Award in 2002 for his portrayal of Detective Alonzo Harris in the movie "Training Day."




Denzel Washington, Actor


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Presents the life and accomplishments of the African American actor who won two Academy Awards for his roles in "Glory" and "Training Day."




Denzel Washington


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Denzel Washington remains the most significant African American actor since Sidney Poitier, with such films as A soldier's Story, Cry Freedom and Glory to his credit. Denzel Washington: His Films and Career explores the actor's films and personal life. A religious man who married his college sweetheart and is devoted to his children, Washington symbolizes more than merely the rewards of success in Hollywood. of photos.




Denzel Washington


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In the early 1990s, Denzel Washington was riding high. He had already won an Academy Award for his supporting role as a runaway slave in the film Glory. His astonishing performance in Malcolm X led to more critical praise and another Oscar nomination. Then, with The Pelican Brief, Washington hit true stardom. His blockbuster success in a role intended for a white actor also proved that audiences were ready to see beyond skin color. At home in California, Washington is a devoted husband and father who values his family above his career. At the box office, in films such as Training Day -- for which he took home the 2002 Academy Award for Best Actor -- Washington is a winner with audiences of all ages and races. Today, as he takes on ever more challenging roles, Denzel Washington's star continues to rise. Book jacket.




Denzel Washington


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A biography of the African American actor who won an Academy Award for his role in the movie "Glory."




Denzel Washington


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Denzel Washington is one of Hollywood's best-known actors and personalities. His role in the 2001 film Training Day earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor. This entertaining biography explores the life and career of Denzel Washington. Chapters cover his early life, his rise to fame, and his pioneering work on the silver screen. Readers will appreciate the biography of this sensible, beloved, hardworking icon.




A Hand to Guide Me


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C.1 COUNTY FUNDS. B & T. 12-18-2006. $23.95.




Denzel Washington


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"Elementary biography of actor Denzel Washington discussing his childhood, his struggle and triumph as an actor, and how he gives back to the community"--Provided by publisher.




Denzel Washington


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A biography of the African American actor who rose to the top of his profession, won an Academy Award, and was named one of the most popular movie stars in 1998.




Denzel Washington


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In this illuminating insight into Denzel Washington's multifaceted image and remarkable career, Cynthia Baron traces his star persona and impact on mainstream society – from his time as a skilled actor in theatre and television in the 1980s, to his leading man roles in landmark films of the 1990s, to his place in Hollywood's elite in the 2000s.