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Denzel's success at playing Malcolm X
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Denzel Washington: American Icon

Denzel's success at playing Malcolm X led to another off-Broadway role in "A Soldier's...

Denzel's success at playing Malcolm X led to another off-Broadway role in "A Soldier's Play." Critics praised his performance as a hotheaded army private, and Denzel won an Obie, an off-Broadway equivalent of a Tony Award

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Denzel's success at playing Malcolm X
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led to another off-Broadway role in "A Soldier's Play."
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Critics praised his performance
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as a hotheaded army private, and Denzel won an Obie,
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an off-Broadway equivalent of a Tony Award.
Duration
17 seconds
Views
40
Timestamp in Movie
00:11:15
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
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This documentary dives into the life and work of Hollywood icon Denzel Washington. Explore his rise from theater beginnings to becoming a two-time Oscar winner. Witness how he shattered stereotypes, portraying complex Black charac...
And after several triumphant stage performances - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
And after several triumphant stage performances
You were right, Walter. I was worried over nothing. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
You were right, Walter. I was worried over nothing.
Walter, will you tell Maryanne that we're expecting her? - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
Walter, will you tell Maryanne that we're expecting her...
- [Narrator] Denzel welcomed the challenge, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
- [Narrator] Denzel welcomed the challenge,
By now, Hollywood was beginning to take notice - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
By now, Hollywood was beginning to take notice
But the studio had noticed a prominent gap - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
But the studio had noticed a prominent gap
Much to Denzel's surprise, they paid for his dental work, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
Much to Denzel's surprise, they paid for his dental wor...
- [Narrator] He first began to receive national attention - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
- [Narrator] He first began to receive national attention
(uplifting music) - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
(uplifting music)
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
[jazz music]
Set in an aging hospital with financial woes, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
Set in an aging hospital with financial woes,
Although the show was never a huge success - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
Although the show was never a huge success
- So "St. Elsewhere" was a popular American - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:19
- So "St. Elsewhere" was a popular American
- [Narrator] In 1982, during "St. Elsewhere's" first season, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
- [Narrator] In 1982, during "St....
And after four years together, the couple married in 1983 - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
And after four years together, the couple married in 1983
They bought their first million dollar home - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
They bought their first million dollar home
In 1983, Denzel was given a brief leave from "St. Elsewhere" - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
In 1983, Denzel was given a brief leave from "St. Elsew...
Director Norman Jewison had seen him off Broadway, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
Director Norman Jewison had seen him off Broadway,
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
[jazz music]
His financial success allowed him - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
His financial success allowed him