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Who is Denzel Washington and how old is he?

DENZEL Washington is an American actor who has stared in some of the biggest films within the last thirty years.

He has won various prestigious awards like 17 NAACP Image Awards, , and one Tony Award.

 Denzel Washington is one of the biggest actors in Hollywood
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Denzel Washington is one of the biggest actors in HollywoodCredit: Splash News

Who is Denzel Washington?

Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. hails from Mount Vernon, .

He got his start in the 1980's as Dr. Phillip Chandler in NBC's television hospital drama St. Elsewhere and was one of the few Black men to star in the show throughout all seasons.

 The actor got his start in in NBC's television hospital drama St. Elsewhere
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The actor got his start in in NBC's television hospital drama St. ElsewhereCredit: Getty Images - Getty

After the emergence of the role, he received more opportunities to join the big screen in movies like A Soldier's Story, Hard Lessons, and Power.

Because of the success he received in Hollywood, he was able to establish the production company Mundy Lane Entertainment to continue producing content.

 He went on to star in countless Hollywood films after his big break
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He went on to star in countless Hollywood films after his big breakCredit: Handout

How old is he?

Washington is 67-years-old.

He has been in acting in Hollywood for nearly 40 years and credited his parents for putting him in a private school at an early age to get him out of trouble.

 Washington got a degree for Fordham University in acting and journalism
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 Washington got a degree for Fordham University in acting and journalismCredit: Alamy

The actor went on to Fordham University to get a Bachelor's in Acting and Journalism while also enrolling at the Lincoln Center campus to study acting.

After he got more into it he decided to attend graduate school at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

He then moved to New York to pursue a career in the acting industry.

 After attending college, he moved to New York and began pursuing a career in the industry
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After attending college, he moved to New York and began pursuing a career in the industryCredit: Corbis

What movies has he been in?

Washington has starred in dozens of critically acclaimed and highly successful movies in a variety of genres.

He has been nominated for Academy Awards ten times, winning twice.

On February 8, 2022 he extended the record as the most-nominated Black actor in Oscars history.

He was nominated for his 10th Oscar for his performance in Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Some of his most popular films include, Glory, Training Day, Cry Freedom, Remember the Titans, American Gangster, Fences, and Malcolm X.

According to , the actor has a net worth of nearly $280million and reportedly earns $60million a year from acting.

 Due to his talents, he has won several prestigious awards for his performances on camera
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Due to his talents, he has won several prestigious awards for his performances on cameraCredit: 2017 Invision

Who is his wife Pauletta?

Washington married 71, who he met on the set of his first screen work, the television film Wilma in 1977.

The couple have four children: John David, Katia, and twins Olivia and Malcolm.

 Washington met Pauletta Pearson in 1983
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Washington met Pauletta Pearson in 1983Credit: Getty Images

John David was a football player but pursued a career in acting and went on to star in BlacKkKlansman, Ballers, and Tenet.

Similarly, Olivia played a role in Lee Daniels's film The Butler.

 The pair have four children together
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The pair have four children togetherCredit: Getty Images - Getty

What happened to Denzel's home?

Officials believed in November of 2020 due to smoke being seen outside the home.

According to authorities, smoke was seen coming out of the second floor of the house located in Beverly Park Circle.

 The fire rescue were called to the actor's Los Angeles home as they thought his mansion set ablaze
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The fire rescue were called to the actor's Los Angeles home as they thought his mansion set ablazeCredit: Getty Images - Getty

They did a thorough search of the 28,887-square-foot residence and discovered that there was no fire but that a furnace was recently serviced which produced the smoke.

It was eventually taken offline by the firefighters.

There were no injuries and it is unclear if Washington was home at the time.

Washington's Press rep Alan Neirob confirmed everyone was fine to saying:"There is no fire and everyone is OK and safe."

 A rep for him confirmed that the family and everyone is safe, although it is unclear if Washington was home at the time
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A rep for him confirmed that the family and everyone is safe, although it is unclear if Washington was home at the timeCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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