Who is Denzel Washington?
Denzel Washington is two-time Oscar winner and prestige Hollywood anchor. Their film and television work anchors discovery across Celluloid’s Stars directory and catalog titles.
Key Accolades & Awards
- Major domestic and international screen recognition
- High global search and streaming visibility
- Two-time Oscar winner and prestige Hollywood anchor
Most searched questions about Denzel Washington
Direct answers to the questions people search most about Denzel Washington — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.
What is Denzel Washington’s new movie?
Highest 2 Lowest (dir. Spike Lee, A24/Apple, 2025) — a reimagining of Kurosawa’s High and Low with A$AP Rocky. Pipeline before retirement: Hannibal (Netflix), a Steve McQueen film, Black Panther 3, Othello on film, then King Lear.
Is Denzel Washington retiring?
He told Australia’s Today (Nov 2024) he’s making a few more films with top filmmakers, naming the Hannibal/Coogler/King Lear sequence as his final run: “after that, I’m going to retire.”
Is Denzel Washington in Black Panther 3?
He revealed Ryan Coogler “is writing a part for me in the next Black Panther”; Marvel has not formally announced the film as of July 2026 — treat as his own statement.
Who is Denzel Washington’s wife?
Pauletta Pearson Washington — married June 25, 1983 (43 years); met on the 1977 TV film Wilma.
How many Oscars does Denzel Washington have?
Two — Best Supporting Actor (Glory, 1990) and Best Actor (Training Day, 2002). Also a Tony for Fences, the Presidential Medal of Freedom (Jan 2025), a surprise honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2025, and NYT’s pick as the greatest actor of the 21st century.
How old is Denzel Washington?
Born December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, NY → 71.
What is Denzel Washington’s net worth?
Estimated $280M–$350M depending on the outlet; commands ~$20M per film. All estimated. Treat all celebrity net-worth figures as estimates — Celluloid does not audit private wealth.
How many children does Denzel Washington have?
Four — John David (actor, Tenet), Katia (producer), and twins Malcolm (directed The Piano Lesson) and Olivia (actress).
What is Denzel Washington’s religion?
Devout Christian raised Pentecostal; baptized and received a minister’s license on Dec 21, 2024, at his childhood church in Harlem.
How did Denzel Washington become famous?
Breakout as Dr. Phillip Chandler on NBC’s St. Elsewhere (1982–88); Fordham journalism grad; height ~6’0”–6’1”.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 68%
- 1 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
By language
- English 1
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Denzel Washington titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladiator II | 2024 | Macrinus | BFI London Film Festival | $462M |
| American Experience | 1988 | Narrator (voice) | — | — |
| St. Elsewhere | 1982 | Philip Chandler | — | — |
| The Equalizer | 2014 | Robert McCall | — | $192M |
| The Equalizer 3 | 2023 | Robert McCall | — | $191M |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995 | King Omar (voice) | — | — |
| Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | 1995 | Humpty Dumpty / Crooked Man (voice) | — | — |
| Déjà Vu | 2006 | Doug Carlin | — | $181M |
| The Magnificent Seven | 2016 | Sam Chisolm | — | $162M |
| The Little Things | 2021 | Joe 'Deke' Deacon | — | $30M |
| The Equalizer 2 | 2018 | Robert McCall | — | $190M |
| American Gangster | 2007 | Frank Lucas | — | $270M |