Denzel Washington Bio, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Age, Wife & Son

Denzel Washington is an American actor, director, and producer who received 2 Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, and 2 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film, Glory in 1989. Moreover, Denzel was named as the Best Actor for his role as corrupt detective Alonzo Harris in the crime thriller, Training Day (2001).

Denzel has earned prestige and honors from his appearance in many movies and television series. Besides, he got married to Pauletta Pearson. Moreover, the couple had four lovely children together. To know more in details about Denzel’s career as well as his personal life, net worth, and height, read the biography of Denzel Washington.

Who is Denzel Hayes Washington Jr.? His Bio & Wiki

Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors in the entertainment industry. Moreover, he made his directorial debut with the 2002 film, Antwone Fisher, then followed up with The Great Debaters in 2007 and Fences in 2016. Further, Denzel got his first big break when he was chosen to play the role of Dr. Philip Chandler in the NBC medical drama series, St. Elsewhere.

Denzel was born as Denzel Hayes Washington on 28th December 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. Moreover, Denzel’s nationality is American and his ethnicity is North American. He was raised along with his 2 siblings by his parents, Denzel Hayes Washington Sr., a Pentecostal minister and Lennis, a beautician.

Concerning about Denzel’s education, he attended Pennington-Grimes Elementary School until 1968. Unfortunately, Denzel’s parents separated when he was 14 and he began to get involved in street violence. In order to instill some discipline in Denzel, his mother sent him to Oakland Military Academy. Moreover, he holds a B.A. in Drama and Journalism from Fordham University in 1977.

Later, Denzel realized his love for acting after working as a creative arts director at a summer camp. Further, he joined American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco, for a year before returning to New York.

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Inside of Denzel Washington’s Career

Talking about Denzel Washington’s profession, Denzel made his feature film debut in the comedy, A Carbon Copy in 1981. Moreover, he also appeared in a number of off-Broadway productions and in television movies before being cast in a starring role in the hit television medical drama, St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). Later, he grabbed his first of 5 Oscar nominations for Cry Freedom (1987), playing real-life South African apartheid martyr Steve Biko. Lastly, he got a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Glory in 1989.

In 2017, Denzel starred in the legal drama movie, Roman J. Israel, Esq… Denzel’s performance was praised by critics and led to nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award and an Academy Award, his 9th Oscar nomination overall, and his 6th for Best Actor. Later in July 2018, he reprised his Equalizer role for its sequel, The Equalizer 2.

How much is Denzel Washington’s Salary & Net Worth?

Denzel Washington has an estimated net worth of $290 Million as of 2019. Moreover, he has a fruitful net worth of $220 Million as per Celebrity Net Worth and $190 Million net worth has made according to The Richest net worth. However, the actual net worth hasn’t disclosed yet. But, we can assume that Denzel has maintained his net worth in six-figures. Further, the financial data and salary of Denzel Washington in the last years are as listed below;

Year	Credits	Salary
1995	Virtuosity film salary	$7,500,000
1996	Courage Under Fire film salary	$10,000,000
1998	The Siege film salary Fallen film salary	$12,000,000 $12,000,000
1999	The Hurricane film salary	$10,000,000
2001	Training Day film salary	$12,000,000
2003	Out of Time film salary	$20,000,000
2004	Man of Fire film salary	$20,000,000
2007	American Gangster film salary	$40,000,000

Furthermore, Denzel earns $60-$80 Million from his profession. Besides, Denzel’s salary is nearly double of Nicole Kidman more than $150 Million pretax since 2002 from movies including The Stepford Wives, The Golden Compass and Australia.

Denzel Washington’s Philanthropy

In 1995, Denzel Washington has donated $2.5 Million to help build the new West Angeles Church of God in Christ facility in Los Angeles. Moreover, his other charitable contributions include $1 Million to Nelson Mandela’s Children’s Fund in 1995 and $1 Million to Wiley College to resuscitate the college’s debate team.

Later in 2011, Denzel also donated $2 Million to Fordham for an endowed chair of the theater department, as well as $250,000 to establish a theater-specific scholarship at the school.

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Denzel Washington’s Wife? Her Marriage & Children

Coming up to Denzel Washington’s personal life, Washington is a 64 years old married man. Moreover, he tied the knot with Pauletta Pearson, whom he met on the set of his first screen work, the television film Wilma on June 25, 1983. Moreover, the couple had a son, John David (born on July 28, 1984), an actor and a former football player with the United Football League’s Sacramento Mountain Lions and before that, college football at Morehouse.

Furthermore, Denzel also shares 3 beautiful daughters including Katia (born on November 27, 1986) who graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2010, and twins Olivia and Malcolm (born on April 10, 1991). Moreover, Malcolm graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in film studies, and Olivia played a role in Lee Daniels’s film, The Butler. Later in 1995, Denzel and Pauletta renewed their wedding vows in South Africa with Archbishop Desmond Tutu officiating.

Besides, Denzel wasn’t linked in any relationship affairs with any woman as presented. Also, he hasn’t faced in controversies and rumors regarding his personal life and career. Hence, Denzel is living a happy married life with his wife and son/daughters. Hopefully, we pray of Denzel stay healthy and live longer.