Denzel Washington celebrates 70th birthday: outlook on Oscar nomination!

Today Denzel Washington celebrates his 70th birthday and is also honored for his role as Macrinus in Ridley Scott's new film “Gladiator II”. The film has received two nominations for the Golden Globes, including one for Washington as the best supporting actor. With a total of 11 nominations at the Golden Globes, Washington has now set a record for black actors. Industry experts also expect that he will also be nominated for the Oscars.

Washington Impressive career in the film industry goes back to the late 1980s. In 1988 he received his first Oscar nomination for the role of Steve Biko in “Scream for Freedom”. In 1990 he won his first Oscar for the supporting role in "Glory". In the course of his career, he was nominated for numerous roles, among other things for films such as "Malcolm X", "Hurricane", "Flight", "Fences", "Roman J. Israel Esq." and "Macbeth". It is particularly noteworthy that he is the second black actor who won the Oscar for the leading role in “Training Day”.

insight into Washington's life

Denzel Washington gave insights into his challenging childhood in Mount Vernon, New York in several interviews, including an article in the “Esquire”. He fought drug problems during his youth, but found stop at the "Boys & Girls Club". Washington, who is closely connected to a Christian Pentecostal community, often emphasizes the importance of his faith for his work. He has given up drinking since he was 60 and is actively working on his fitness.

For the future, Washington plans to make fewer films and to focus specifically on projects with outstanding talents. His passion for the theater shows himself in his upcoming Broadway performance as a "Othello" and its production of the drama "The Piano Lesson", which is based on a piece by August Wilson. Washington has also been married to Pauletta Washington for over 40 years and has four children who also work in the film business. The family has a high priority for him and he is proud of what his children have achieved so far.

The nominations for the Golden Globes were announced a few days ago. Washington competes against well -known actors such as Yuri Borisov, Kieran Culkin, Edward Norton, Guy Pearce and Jeremy Strong in the category of best supporting actors. The 82nd Golden Globes will take place on CBS on January 5, 2025, and “Gladiator II” is currently in cinemas. According to a report by Radio Euskirchen , Washington's story has spanned the Golden Globes for almost four decades. In 2016 he also received the prestigious Cecil B. Demille Award for the 73rd Golden Globe Awards, which underlines its significant role in the film industry.