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Famous as :

Actor

Birth Name :

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.

Birth Date :

December 28, 1954

Birth Place :

Mount Vernon, New York, USA

Spouse :

Pauletta Washington (actress, since 25-Jun-83)

Claim to fame :

As Dr. Philip Chandler in TV series "St. Elsewhere" (1982-1988)

Denzel Washington Attached to 'Matarese Circle'

April 04, 2008 03:04:07

The multiple awards-winning Hollywood actor reportedly will be joining another action thriller project. According to Hollywood Reporter, the man behind the acclaimed drama movie "" has been attached to star in "" a film adaptation of Robert Ludlum's novel.

Unlike in the Universal Pictures' action drama "", the 53-year-old actor would be portraying the good guy in this film. Hollywood Reporter claimed that an insider revealed that the Academy Award recipient will bring Bradley Scofield, an American secret agent, to the big screen.

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The Harris Poll's Annual Lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and TV Personalities

January 16, 2008 01:01:17

The Harris Poll's annual lists of America's Favorite Movie Stars and America's Favorite TV Personalities are out and and are the two big winners.

Is a two-time Academy Award- winning actor, Denzel is the first pick on the Favorite Movie Stars list, making it his second year in a row to score the first spot on the poll. As of Ellen, her being picked as the number one Favorite TV Personality marks her first time ever to dethrone the chat-show icon who always tops the popularity chart in the past years.

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Actor Johnny Depp Named Top Money-Making Star of 2007

January 04, 2008 11:01:42

Saw both of his 2007 film projects; "" and "" reached success in the market, has been named the "Top Money-Making Star of 2007" in Quigley Publishing Company's 76th Annual Poll.

This is the actor's second consecutive time in the number one spot. He first appeared on the list in 2003, coming in at number six and was placed second in 2005 and first last year.

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Great Debaters L.A. Premiere Packed with Big Stars

December 13, 2007 03:12:18

A bunch of lauded names in Hollywood film industry illuminated Hollywood's Arclight Cinerama Dome as they all gathered up on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 for the premiere of "", a production of The Weinstein Company set for theatrical release on Christmas Day this year.

Leading star and director cheerfully showed up alongside beloved wife Pauletta Washington before taking his time to pose together with producer , who sported a beaded Oscar de la Renta gown that night.

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12th Annual Satellite Awards Movie Contenders Unveiled

December 01, 2007 09:12:48

Listing out notable titles and names, the International Press Academy (IPA) has revealed the nominations for its annually-held Satellite Awards, which will celebrate its 12th anniversary this year, submitting them all in twenty-two film categories of the event.

In the dramatic slot, acclaimed crime drama thriller "" gloriously shines through as it garners nods in the substantial spots, notably top prize Best Motion Picture - Drama. Pic, however, is pitted against strong competitors of "", "", "", "", and "" for the title.

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Big Names Bestowed 2007 BAFTA/LA Awards

November 03, 2007 10:11:01

Two A-list Hollywood actors and two prominent filmmakers took home kudos on Thursday night (Nov. 1) as the British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA) held out its 16th annual BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards at The Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.

Oscar winner finally picked up the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film while fellow thesp was deemed British Artist of the Year. Joining them as the honorees were "" helmer Martin Campbell and New Zealand-born British screenwriter Richard Curtis, who accepted the John Schlesinger Award for Excellence in Directing and Humanitarian Award, respectively.

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American Gangster New York Premiere Full of Stars

October 22, 2007 05:10:00

The brilliance of New York took some higher notches of brightness when a number of famous figures in U.S. entertainment industry gathered up for the world premiere of crime saga on Friday, October 19, 2007 at the Apollo Theatre.

Bracing the heavy rain, the flick's cast members cheerfully mingled with other celebrities at the scene, cheered up by crowds as they strolled down the red carpet for the screening. Pic's leading actors and both arrived with their wives, joined by co-stars , , rapper , Lymari Nadal, and Armand Assante.

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Denzel Washington Strikes Fourth Collaboration with Director Tony Scott

September 24, 2007 03:09:42

Looks like three is still far from enough for both and Tony Scott. Report from Daily Variety has brought in info that the two are going to work together once again in "The Taking of Pelham 1, 2, 3" for Columbia Pictures.

Project turns out to be a remake of the 1974 action thriller which was based on the novel by Morton Freedgood who wrote it under the pseudonym John Godey. The original story centers on a New York Transit cop sent to stop a group of terrorists hijacking a subway car for a million dollar ransom. Washington is said to get billed as the cop, played by Walter Matthau in the original.

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Denzel Washington to Be Honored BAFTA/LA's 2007 Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award

June 29, 2007 09:06:51

Long recognized to be a versatile thespian consistently delivering convincing, stunning performances, is about to receive one more prestigious honor for his dedication to filmmaking.

The actor has been announced to be the honoree of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts/Los Angeles' Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film at the 2007 BAFTA/LA Cunard Britannia Awards, set to take place at the Century Plaza Hotel on November 1, 2007.

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Denzel Washington Writes "Journal for Jordan"

March 28, 2007 04:03:27

Still eager to keep going into producing thing, Oscar-winning actor is on duty to produce a film feature entitled "", based on a first-person essay published in January in the New York Times of which rights the Escape Artists has secured.

The essay, written by Dana Canedy, describes a 200-page journal made by her fiance, First Sgt. Charles Monroe King who was perished in Baghdad only one month shy of finishing his tour of duty. It contains words of wisdom for their son about how to live a proper life and to prepare him for a life without his father. King himself never got the chance to meet his own child since he had left for the Middle East before he was born.

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America's Favorite Movie Stars in 2006, Per the Harris Poll

January 17, 2007 11:01:04

Another year, another favorite. Move over because people have their new favorite. It's . The Hollywood hunk has been chosen the No. 1 America's Favorite Movie Star in the nationwide Harris Poll of 1,147 U.S. adults surveyed online by Harris Interactive between December 12 and 18, 2006.

Dropping from number one to number two is Hanks, while movie legend remains in third place. Tough guy jumps up two spots to fourth place. Next on the poll is who along with actress tie for the 5th spot.

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The 2007 People's Choice Award Nominees

November 08, 2006 01:11:25

Puff. It is a tough race indeed. With the likes of Hollywood's A-listers, including , , , , , and , on the list of the 2007 People's Choice Award nominees, it is hard to predict who'll be the winner.

As of Aniston, Berry, and Bullock, they are all vying for Favorite Female Movie Star award. Elsewhere, Depp, Hanks, and Washington they are competing to win the Favorite Male Movie Star prize. Meanwhile, the Favorite Leading Lady nominees include , , and .

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America's Most Trusted Celebrities According to Forbes Magazine

September 28, 2006 02:09:56

Two-time Oscar-winning actor has been chosen the Most Trusted Celebrity in America. The hunk tops Forbes magazine's list of 1,500 movie and TV stars on the category.

Celebrity cook Rachael Ray comes 2nd, while actor comes 3rd in the rundown.

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The "American Gangsters"

March 25, 2006 09:03:12

, , Ridley Scott, Brian Grazer, and Steve Zaillian are all considered for the upcoming "". Each of those mentioned, in fact, has their own part in the drama action flick.

As of Steve Zaillian, he's been hired by Universal Pictures to rewrite the script which is about to be directed by Ridley Scott with Brian Grazer on board producing. Meanwhile, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington are both slated to star in.

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Additional Cast on Deja Vu

January 26, 2006 03:01:09

and Jim Caviezel are joined by Adam Goldberg for their next film project "," which Tony Scott will direct.

It is an action adventure drama centers on an FBI agent (Washington) who travels back in time to save a woman from a murder and falls in love with her in the process.

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Stars Set as Presenters at the 63rd Golden Globe

January 06, 2006 01:01:16

Famous celebrities, including , , and , have all been tapped as presenters at the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. All of them will join the already announced presenters, among others are , , , , and .

The annual event is about to be telecast live on NBC Monday, January 16 (8 - 11:00 p.m. EST) at The Beverly Hilton. Among the many awards recipients is who will be granted Cecil B. DeMille Award from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for his "outstanding contribution to the entertainment field."

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Tony Scott's Another Deja Vu

October 20, 2005 04:10:02

No need to question any longer. It's okay. Everything is doing great and the project will work as expected.

Following Hurricane Katrina, Tony Scott left the Walt Disney Pictures' "" let many questioning on its future. Yet, he's coming back and will direct the flick in New Orleans despite the disaster. This also means that will surely on board to star in.

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