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.

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

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.

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."

He blew critics away with his performance as a black infantryman in Glory, he stunned audiences with his powerful portrayal of Malcolm X, and he showed us a new kind of prejudice in his role as the homophobic lawyer in Philadelphia. Since then, Denzel Washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as Devil in a Blue Dress, The Pelican Brief, and the remake of The Bishop's Wife, co-starring Whitney Houson. He currently commands upwards of $10 million per film, and has become an undeniable sex symbol for women the world over. Star biographer Chris Nickson takes you behind the scenes into the life and career of the chameleon actor, the superstar, and the family man, to give you the real essence of one of Hollywood's most talented stars. Learn about: What experience ignited his passion for acting How his role as a black activist in Cry Freedom changed his career How, despite his admitted infidelities, his marriage and family have supported him in his career Why he vehemently resists the image of sex symbol Why he doesn't view himself as a role model to African-American culture Packed with revealing details, this fascinating biography gets to the real heart of today's most versitile and exciting actor.

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.

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.