Denzel Washington — Pics Of The Actor

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June 7, 2019 3:58PM EDT

Denzel Washington is one of the entertainment industry’s most respected actors. Here are some of his best pics.

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Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington — Denzel Washington was born Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. in Mount Vernon, New York on December 28, 1954. He is is an award-winning actor, director and producer. The star is well known for taking on real-life figures such as Malcolm X and Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter, has been known to play daring attention-grabbing roles. He’s received two Academy Awards — one for ‘Glory’ and one for ‘Training Day’, and two Golden Globe Awards — one for ‘The Hurricane’ and one for ‘Glory.’ In 2019, the actor received the ultimate honor at the 2019 The American Film Institute gala where he was bestowed their Lifetime Achievement Award. He also has been married for 30 years to Pauletta Pearson, who he met in his first on-camera role. The couple is one of the longest lasting in Hollywood. Click through the gallery to see all of the standout moments to date from Denzel’s successful career!

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Denzel Washington At The 2019 AFI Gala

Denzel Washington At The 2019 AFI Gala — Denzel Washington proudly accepts the Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 2019 AFI Gala held at Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, on June 6, 2019. He looked dapper in a tuxedo.

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Denzel Washington Poses With Wife Pauletta & Kids

Denzel Washington Poses With Wife Pauletta & Kids — Denzel Washington, his wife Pauletta, and their Kids, Katia, 31, and Malcolm, 28, take a photo together on the AFI red carpet. Denzel was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the event held on June 6, 2019.

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Denzel Washington In ‘The Equalizer 2’

Denzel Washington In ‘The Equalizer 2’ — Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington appeared in the 2018 film, ‘The Equalizer 2.’ He gave off a serious expression here.

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Denzel Washington looks serious in ‘The Equalizer 2’

Denzel Washington looks serious in ‘The Equalizer 2’ — Denzel Washington holds guns in the 2018 film, ‘The Equalizer 2.’ It was an intense scene.

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Denzel Washington Poses For Deadline

Denzel Washington Poses For Deadline — Denzel Washington poses for a portrait as part of the Deadline Hollywood Presents THE CONTENDERS 2017 series. The snapshot was taken in Los Angeles, California on Nov. 4, 2017.

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Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington smile

Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington smile — Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta Washington flash beaming smiles as they hit the carpet at the 89th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 26, 2017. They were definitely dressed to impress!

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Denzel Washington At The 2017 Oscars

Denzel Washington At The 2017 Oscars — Denzel Washington looks dapper as ever as he arrives at the Oscars. It was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Feb. 26, 2017.

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Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington pose together

Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington pose together — Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta Washington pose for a sweet snapshot on the red carpet at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The Los Angeles event was held on Jan. 7, 2018.

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Denzel Washington at ‘The Equalizer 2’ film premiere

Denzel Washington at ‘The Equalizer 2’ film premiere — Denzel Washington hits the carpet at ‘The Equalizer 2’ film premiere in Los Angeles, California on July 17, 2018. He wore a stylish outfit.

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Denzel Washington & his family pose

Denzel Washington & his family pose — Denzel Washington poses with his with family during the New York City premiere of ‘BlacKkKlansman’ on July 30, 2018. They were a good looking group!

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Denzel Washington At the ‘Equalizer 2’ Film Photocall

Denzel Washington At the ‘Equalizer 2’ Film Photocall — Denzel Washington strikes a pose while attending the ‘Equalizer 2’ film photocall in Berlin, Germany on Aug. 8, 2018. He looked dapper in a black shirt paired with a gray jacket.

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