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Denzel Washington: American Icon

If this was 1962 and Rock Hudson had to pretend to be marriedto his publicist secretary,...

If this was 1962 and Rock Hudson had to pretend to be married
to his publicist secretary, and Luella Parsons was still
stabbing people in the back with her newspaper column, maybe it would be a tough role to take on

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- If this was 1962 and Rock Hudson
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had to pretend to be married to his publicist secretary,
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and Luella Parsons was still stabbing people in the back
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with her newspaper column,
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maybe it would be a tough role to take on.
Duration
18 seconds
Views
28
Timestamp in Movie
00:41:07
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
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Movie Summary

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...
But believe me, in the United States and in the UK, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
But believe me, in the United States and in the UK,
- [Narrator] Even so, the role Denzel did choose - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
- [Narrator] Even so, the role Denzel did choose
He was playing a not so very sympathetic character - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
He was playing a not so very sympathetic character
And although Denzel did not, the film certainly continued - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
And although Denzel did not, the film certainly continued
The award-winning "Philadelphia" was a hit, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
The award-winning "Philadelphia" was a hit,
Following the hits, the "Pelican Brief" and "Philadelphia," - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:18
Following the hits, the "Pelican Brief" and "...
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
[jazz music]
His Monday Lane Productions - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
His Monday Lane Productions
Denzel took on Carrie Grant's part as an angel, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
Denzel took on Carrie Grant's part as an angel,
Denzel seemed more at home - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
Denzel seemed more at home
"The Preacher's Wife" was a moderate success, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
"The Preacher's Wife" was a moderate success,
"Glory" director, Ed Zwick called Denzel - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
"Glory" director, Ed Zwick called Denzel
20th Century Fox hired Denzel - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
20th Century Fox hired Denzel
With his success - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
With his success
People Magazine proclaimed Denzel - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
People Magazine proclaimed Denzel
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
[jazz music]
- So by the end of the 90s, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
- So by the end of the 90s,
He had made "Malcolm X," he'd made "The Hurricane." - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
He had made "Malcolm X," he'd made "The...
- [Narrator] By now, Denzel had become - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
- [Narrator] By now, Denzel had become
His success and professional image drew comparisons - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
His success and professional image drew comparisons