Nickname:	D
Known for:	Inside Man / Training Day / Man on Fire
Birth name:	Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.
Birthday:	28 December 1954, Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Height:	6' 0½" (1.84 m)

Denzel Washington Urges Kids To Consider Science

Picture Inside. photo courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.comDenzel Washington reportedly said that kids from inner-city schools need to be reminded that scientists are far more important than entertainers, according to the Associated Press. The Oscar-winner and his wife Pauletta are involved with awarding annual scholarships... Read More » Denzel Washington Urges Kids To Consider Science

Denzel's Debaters Wins Big At The Naacp Awards

Picture Inside. Last night the ladies looked easy and breezy on the red carpet at the NAACP Awards but it was dapper Denzel who took home top honors.The Oscar presenter may not be nominated for any Academy Awards this year but he did score 4 Image Awards last night for his movie The Great Debaters including Best Actor and Be... Read More » Denzel's Debaters Wins Big At The Naacp Awards

"the Great Debaters"

Picture Inside. Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Hudson at the Los Angeles Premiere of "The Great Debaters" featuring Denzel Washington. Oprah was the producer of the film. Read More » "the Great Debaters"

Quote Of The Day

Picture Inside. Speaking on Tuesday at the Los Angeles premiere of The Great Debaters , a film she produced starring Denzel Washington, Winfrey added, "I think that all crisis is there to teach you about your life. You have to be far more careful in choosing people to stand in the gap for you. You have to stay on it.Source Read More » Quote Of The Day

"american Gangster" Premiere

Picture Inside. Denzel Washington and his wife at the "American Gangster" Premiere. Read More » "american Gangster" Premiere

Julia Gets Honored By Friends And Co-workers

Picture Inside. Denzel Washington, Natalie Portman and Tom Hanks were just a few of the celebrities who came out to honor Julia Roberts with the 22nd American Cinematheque Award on Friday Night.Julia'sfriends had the chance to tease as well as gush about the actress, and Julia herself chalked up much of her success to her hu... Read More » Julia Gets Honored By Friends And Co-workers

Juicy Links!

Picture Inside. All I Know Is, Rapper Eve Better Get The Same TreatmentLove It Or Hate It: Jessica Alba Denzel Washington...Is This The Face of a cheater???Paris Hilton Update #457Picture Source: Pretty on the Outside Read More » Juicy Links!

Sugar Shout Out: Denzel Washington And Russell Cro...

Picture Inside. First Look: Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe in American GangsterFast & Easy Dinner: Lamb Chops with TomatoesDiet Tip: Eat like the FrenchThree Million iPhones Available on June 29thFunny Video: The Paris Fan Club ReactsJust in Time for Summer: How To Clean Your White Handbagredegg says it's Widget Wee... Read More » Sugar Shout Out: Denzel Washington And Russell Cro...

Denzel Washington Is America's Favorite Star!

Picture Inside.             Denzel Washington was recently voted as the nation's favorite star. According to Harris' poll #4, the two-time Academy-Award Winner dethroned Tom Hanks who has been on the top of that heap for the past two years.            Here's how it goes for 2006:·        Denzel Washington (moves up one spot)... Read More » Denzel Washington Is America's Favorite Star!

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (AP) - Denzel Washington says inner-city schoolkids have to be reminded that scientists are more important than entertainers.


DENZEL WASHINGTON and WOODY HARRELSON have come to troubled pal WESLEY SNIPES’ aid in a bid to keep the BLADE star out of prison.The two stars have written letters to the judge overseeing the actor’s ongoing tax fraud case, urging him to be lenient on their friend as he passes sentence on Thursday (24Apr08).In February
Inspired by a true story and "one of the year's best films" (Chicago Sun-Times), The Great Debaters is a touching and heartfelt drama about the power of words, fighting its way onto DVD May 13 as a two-disc collector's edition from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company.


Filed under: Wacky and Weird, The Hills Heidi Montag is so talented, she inspires herself. Which means second place inspirational goes to Brandon Davis.She also said she's starring with Denzel Washington in a movie. We're guessing, it's the same way Natalie Cole starred in a movie with her...
The son of notorious 1970s drug lord FRANK LUCAS, a wannabe rapper, is suing the New York Police Department for excessive force and harassment following an arrest on Staten Island.Frank Lucas Jr., whose father was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the film American Gangster, claims he was a victim of racial profiling in March (08),
A stuntman has been injured on the New York set of Denzel Washington's new movie The Taking Of Pelham 123. The unnamed stand-in was hurt during a stunt on Saturday, in which the police car he was driving flipped over after being hit by an ambulance.


Hollywood actor DENZEL WASHINGTON is to be honoured for his work in helping black students complete their education.The actor recently directed and starred in The Great Debaters - a movie inspired by a black college debate team battling an all-white Ivy League university team during the legal segregation of the 1930s.And now Washington and his
AP - The United Negro College Fund is planning to honor Denzel Washington and his wife at its 64th anniversary dinner in New York.
Hailed as one of the best films of 2007, American Gangster stars Oscar winner Denzel Washington as Frank Lucas, a quiet driver to one of the inner city's leading black crime bosses. But when his boss suddenly dies, Frank exploits the opening in the power structure to build his own empire and create his own version of the American Dream.


The studio behind Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington's hit movie American Gangster is "gratified" after a judge threw out a $60 million lawsuit against it.


AP - Denzel Washington's "The Great Debaters" and Tyler Perry's TBS series "House of Payne" took top honors at Thursday night's NAACP Image Awards.
Filed under: Hot Bodies Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington still finds time in his busy schedule to hit the gym.What's your excuse?...
Denzel Washington teaches his children how to overcome "obstacles" in their lives. The 'Training Day' actor - who has four children with his wife Pauletta, 23-year-old John David, 20-year-old Katia and 16-year-old twins Olivia and Malcolm - has always encouraged his brood to focus on the positive things in life.

Speaking on the 'The Early Show', he said: "I try to teach my children there are going to be obstacles. Someone may not like you just because they don't like themselves. But don't you get bogged down by that."
DENZEL WASHINGTON was inspired by late civil rights leader MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. to teach his kids to avoid becoming "a hater".The father-of-four revealed his parenting philosophy on Monday (21Jan08), as America celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Speaking on U.S. TV’s Early Show, Washington said, "I try to teach my children there are going to
Denzel Washington bullies his daughters' boyfriends. The 'Training Day' actor is so protective of 20-year-old Katia and 16-year-old Olivia he does anything he can to deter prospective suitors.

He said: "My oldest girl has got a boyfriend, who is at the school where she is. He is obviously very bright, but has too many earrings for my liking. I told him, 'I'm not going be that friendly with you.'"
DENZEL WASHINGTON has topped the list of America’s favourite movie stars for the second consecutive year.The American Gangster star beat Tom Hanks to the number one spot in the annual Harris Poll, and Johnny Depp jumped up four positions from last year’s (07) survey to steal the number three position.Julia Roberts was the highest ranking
Denzel Washington terrorized his 20-year-old daughter's boyfriend so the suitor would be too afraid to mess around with her. The dad of four is a proud and protective father and dreaded meeting Yale University student Katia's first love.


Reuters - Denzel Washington, the star of "American Gangster" and "The Great Debaters," topped the list for the second year in a row as America's favorite movie star in a new survey.
Denzel was passing out free etiquette lessons last night -- hopefully, other Hollywood stars will sit up and pay attention!The handsome megastar hit up Mr. Chow -- and not only did he give a homeless man $100, he also stopped to sign autographs for...
Denzel was passing out free etiquette lessons last night -- hopefully, other Hollywood stars will sit up and pay attention!The handsome megastar hit up Mr. Chow -- and not only did he give a homeless man $100, he also stopped to sign autographs for...

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