Fan mail address
Denzel Washington
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Address information
William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
(Talent and Literary Agency)
9601 Wilshire Blvd.
3rd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210-5213
USA
Phone: (310) 285-9000
Denzel Washington, born on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York, is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer known for his powerful portrayals across film, theater, and television. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Washington has become one of the most respected and influential actors of his generation, recognized for his commanding presence, intense commitment, and ability to bring depth to complex characters.
His work has garnered numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Tony Award, making him one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood history. Washington grew up in a close-knit family with his mother, a beauty parlor owner, and his father, a Pentecostal minister. His parents emphasized discipline and hard work, values that later became fundamental to Washington’s work ethic.
After his parents divorced when he was 14, Washington briefly veered off track, but his mother sent him to a private preparatory school, Oakland Military Academy, which helped him find direction. He later attended Fordham University, where he initially studied medicine and journalism before discovering his love for acting. While at Fordham, he participated in student theater and eventually took a semester off to study at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, honing his craft and solidifying his desire to pursue acting professionally.
