Washington’s portrayal of Othello adds him to a collection of Black actors who have performed the theatrical role, which was traditionally portrayed by whites only for generations.

Born into poverty in 1882 in rural Kennesaw, GA, Dobbs’ parents were former slaves — his mother’s biological father was a slave owner. Smart and driven, Dobbs educated himself by reading constantly.

Denzel Washington on the big screen, enjoying his road action scenes from different cars. One that shone in the movies was ...

Sheryl Lee Ralph is putting another film with Denzel Washington on her career bucket list. "Denzel and I did a film called ...

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. is an American actor, director, and producer, known for his roles on both stage and screen. The ...

If you don't really know why, a good starting point is the 1992 film starring Denzel Washington (Gladiator II). An epic in ...

I can’t believe Denzel Washington hasn’t played one particular early civil rights hero in a movie yet. I also can’t believe how few people know about this unknown hero’s incredible accomplishments — ...

When describing his life, Denzel Washington often notes a mysterious encounter on March 27, 1975, offering it as a parable about his Christian faith and his acting career. The young Washington was ...

Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward was recently captured on video via TMZ Sports talking about the direction of the team and the four-time Pro Bowler didn't mince words when it came to addressing ...

According to an online rumor that emerged in mid-January 2025, actor Denzel Washington donated $50 million to help victims of wildfires that caused significant property destruction in the Los ...

By Benjamin Mullin After Donald J. Trump entered the White House in 2017, The Washington Post adopted a slogan that underscored the newspaper’s traditional role as a government watchdog ...