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Birth

December 28, 1954

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. was born in Mount Vernon, New York, to Reverend Denzel Washington Sr., a Pentecostal minister, and Lennis 'Lynne' Washington, a beautician.

Early Life and Education

1960-1972

Washington joined the Mt. Vernon Boys and Girls Club at the age of six and remained an active member for 12 years. He credits the club with helping him stay out of trouble. He began working at 11, helping in his mother's beauty shop.

Fordham University

1972-1977

Washington attended Fordham University, initially planning to study medicine. However, after participating in a theater production during a summer vacation, he changed his major to drama and journalism. He graduated in 1977 with a degree in drama and journalism.

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Brief

Known For

Dramatic roles on stage and screen, particularly in films like Glory, Training Day, and The Equalizer trilogy.

Bio Dates and Places

• Born Date: December 28, 1954.
• Born Place: Mount Vernon, New York.

Career

• Current occupation: Actor, producer, and director.
• Past occupations: Theater actor, television actor.
• Previous Place of Work: American Conservatory Theater, NBC (St. Elsewhere).

Achievements and Recognition

• Awards: Two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, a Tony Award, Cecil B. DeMille Award, AFI Life Achievement Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Education

Fordham University, American Conservatory Theater.

Skills

Acting, directing, producing.

Languages

• Languages Spoken: English.

Relationships

• Current Romantic Relationship: Pauletta Washington (married since 1983).
• Current Marriage: Pauletta Washington (married since 1983).

Family

• Children: John David, Katia, Malcolm, and Olivia.

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Daily Chronicle

11 October, 2021

Washington was made the 2021 Honorary Sergeant Major of the Army.

16 May, 2011

Washington received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

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