TheGrio Awards, Film Icon: Denzel Washington

When it comes to making work that impacts the culture, Denzel Washington is unmatched. His expansive career as an actor, producer, and director continues to uplift and enlighten so many, and he just keeps getting better.


Washington’s career stretches throughout four decades, with him as the leading man in front of and behind the camera. Most recently, the famed actor reprised his role as the justice-serving Robert McCall for “The Equalizer 3,” the final installment of the film series.

The film started strong at the box office, pulling in $42.8 million domestically, making it the second-best Labor Day opening ever, according to Variety. As of Nov. 5, the film had grossed nearly $186 million worldwide.

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In 1989, Washington established his acting talents after winning his first Oscar, for best supporting actor in “Glory.” In the film, he portrayed a runaway slave in a historical period piece about the first all-Black military unit in the North during the Civil War. Washington starred alongside Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes, Andre Braugher, and Matthew Broderick. His critically acclaimed role earned him a Golden Globe, NAACP Image Award, and a slew of nominations in addition to his Academy Award. In 2016, he won the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for his astounding achievements in the entertainment industry.
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Love his acting skills. I re-watched The Hurricane and Philadelphia recently. So well done. So very talented.