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[Narrator] In 1982, during
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Denzel Washington: American Icon

In 1982, during "St. Elsewhere's" first season, Denzel and Pauletta moved to Los Angeles

[Narrator] In 1982, during "St. Elsewhere's" first season, Denzel and Pauletta moved to Los Angeles

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- [Narrator] In 1982, during "St. Elsewhere's" first season,
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Denzel and Pauletta moved to Los Angeles.
Duration
9 seconds
Views
40
Timestamp in Movie
00:13:34
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 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
- He really was able to kind of show how charismatic he was, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:22
- He really was able to kind of show how charismatic he was,
- [Narrator] Now a recognizable television and film star, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
- [Narrator] Now a recognizable television and film star,
He portrayed an inspiring real-life inner city teacher - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:09
He portrayed an inspiring real-life inner city teacher
Not long after, in 1986, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
Not long after, in 1986,
Director Richard Attenborough wanted him to portray - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:19
Director Richard Attenborough wanted him to portray
And he is, of course, killed within the story. - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:05
And he is, of course, killed within the story.
And so, it sets up his career - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
And so, it sets up his career
His death stands for - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:08
His death stands for
So it was a really important role - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:06
So it was a really important role
[soft instrumental music] - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:12
[soft instrumental music]
The role offered him the incomparable experience - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:07
The role offered him the incomparable experience
Denzel was reportedly disappointed - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:25
Denzel was reportedly disappointed
- "Cry Freedom" was filmed by Richard Attenborough, - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:14
- "Cry Freedom" was filmed by Richard...
And this was something that would become - Denzel Washington: American Icon 00:10
And this was something that would become