Who Is Denzel Washington? Wife, Religion And Achievements

Who is Denzel Washington?

Denzel is an American actor, director, and producer. He has gained prominence in the movie industry.

Biography

Denzel Washington was born Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.

Denzel’s mother Lennis was a beauty parlor owner and operator. His father Denzel Hayes Washington Sr. was an ordained Pentecostal minister.

Is Denzel Washington Married?

Yes, Denzel is married to Pauletta Pearson since June 25, 1983. The couple has been together and enjoyed their marriage since they tied the knot. They have four children.

Denzel’s Achievements And Awards

He has made a lot of achievements in the movie industry. He first came to the limelight when he featured in a medical drama St. Elsewhere from 1982 to 1988.

He has earned several awards:

• 2 times Academy Awards

• 3 times Golden Globe Awards

• Screen Actors Guild Award

• Tony Award

Washington has appeared in several movies such as the Disney film “Remember the Titans” in 2000.

In the year 2020, The New York Times ranked Denzel as the greatest actor of the 21st century.

What Is The Religion Of Denzel Washington?

He is a devout child of God in the Christian religion. He was born into a Christian family, a son of a Pentecostal pastor who has not abandoned his Christian faith. He has also considered himself preaching the gospel.

In 1999, he said something about his Christian faith:

“A part of me still says, ‘Maybe, Denzel, you’re supposed to preach. Maybe you’re still compromising.’ I’ve had an opportunity to play great men and, through their words, to preach. I take what talent I’ve been given seriously, and I want to use it for good.”

Interestingly, on November 7, 2015, Denzel preached to his audience during the Church of God In Christ Charities banquet at the Marriott Grand Hotel. He preached about gratitude to hundreds of people.

Denzel, together with his wife and children attends the West Angeles Church in Los Angeles.

He has demonstrated his Christian faith and divine responsibilities by helping people in need through charity organizations. He also contributed to building the church he attends.

In 1995, Denzel donated US$2.5 million to help build the new West Angeles Church of God in Christ facility in Los Angeles. This has been his long-time church that he is fond of. Denzel Washington is religious and loves reading the Bible on daily basis, according to him.

He has also shared several motivational messages about the love and power of God. His motivational videos have been shared online via YouTube and other social media platforms.