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[Narrator] He was quickly noticed by several agents
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Denzel Washington: American Icon

He was quickly noticed by several agents, and was eventually signedto play the role of...

[Narrator] He was quickly noticed by several agents, and was eventually signed
to play the role of the husband to Olympic gold medalist, Wilma Rudolph, in the 1977 television movie "Wilma." - No, I never wanted to go out with no other girls

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- [Narrator] He was quickly noticed by several agents,
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and was eventually signed to play the role of the husband
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to Olympic gold medalist, Wilma Rudolph,
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in the 1977 television movie "Wilma."
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- No, I never wanted to go out with no other girls.
Duration
16 seconds
Views
28
Timestamp in Movie
00:07:21
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...
Denzel landed the role - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
Denzel landed the role
And it was during the filming of "Wilma" - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
And it was during the filming of "Wilma"
Her name, Pauletta Pearson. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
Her name, Pauletta Pearson.
She had a small part in the production, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
She had a small part in the production,
Denzel graduated with a double degree - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:11
Denzel graduated with a double degree
But after only a year, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
But after only a year,
He arrived with just $30 in his pocket, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
He arrived with just $30 in his pocket,
The Urban League found him a job as an acting teacher - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
The Urban League found him a job as an acting teacher
Denzel returned home to New York where money was meager, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
Denzel returned home to New York where money was meager,
Soon after, he began dating Pauletta, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:16
Soon after, he began dating Pauletta,
Pauletta encouraged Denzel in his acting pursuits, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
Pauletta encouraged Denzel in his acting pursuits,
[soft music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
[soft music]
Acting may have fed his soul, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
Acting may have fed his soul,
By 1979, he had enjoyed a brief taste of success. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
By 1979, he had enjoyed a brief taste of success.
He was living in his hometown, Mount Vernon, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
He was living in his hometown, Mount Vernon,
By the age of nine, she had performed - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
By the age of nine, she had performed
He got a job at the County Department of Recreation, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
He got a job at the County Department of Recreation,
[soft instrumental music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:17
[soft instrumental music]
He listened to Malcolm X's speeches, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
He listened to Malcolm X's speeches,
What is that? A joke, humor, Black humor? - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
What is that? A joke, humor, Black humor?