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[Narrator] By now, Denzel had become
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Denzel Washington: American Icon

By now, Denzel had become an accomplished producer and a highly paid actor in just a few...

[Narrator] By now, Denzel had become an accomplished producer and a highly paid actor in just a few years

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- [Narrator] By now, Denzel had become
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an accomplished producer and a highly paid actor
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in just a few years.
Duration
8 seconds
Views
24
Timestamp in Movie
00:44:03
Uploaded
Apr 11, 2025
Genres
documentary
Production
N/A

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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...
His success and professional image drew comparisons - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
His success and professional image drew comparisons
The pair ended up being good friends, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
The pair ended up being good friends,
"Sidney Poitier told me many, many years ago - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
"Sidney Poitier told me many, many years ago
The actor then pointed out - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
The actor then pointed out
In the spring of 1998, Denzel teamed up for the third time - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:18
In the spring of 1998, Denzel teamed up for the third time
In "Training Day," released in 2001, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:17
In "Training Day," released in 2001,
- In "Training Day," we see Denzel playing - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
- In "Training Day," we see Denzel playing
Up until the point of "Training Day," - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
Up until the point of "Training Day,"
And now he was playing this corrupt cop, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
And now he was playing this corrupt cop,
And I think this surprised a lot of people, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:15
And I think this surprised a lot of people,
And the film really to this day - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
And the film really to this day
[jazz music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
[jazz music]
- [Narrator] In addition to his film work, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
- [Narrator] In addition to his film work,
In 2005, he starred as Brutus in "Julius Caesar." - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:17
In 2005, he starred as Brutus in "Julius Caesar."
For his performance, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
For his performance,
He later directed and stared - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:13
He later directed and stared
- "Fences" is a play about a former baseball player - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
- "Fences" is a play about a former baseball...
And it's a story that Denzel was very familiar with - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:28
And it's a story that Denzel was very familiar with
And it's quite a tough watch at times. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
And it's quite a tough watch at times.
I think that Viola Davis and Denzel - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
I think that Viola Davis and Denzel