E-mail a friendAugust 19, 2004
original airdate July 23, 2004
Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington discusses his love for the theater, the challenges of directing films and why he did a remake of the political thriller, The Manchurian Candidate.
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington has crafted one of the most respectable careers in Hollywood history. His body of work includes complex performances as villains, heroes and pioneers, and his impact goes beyond his Oscar-winning performances, inspiring many African Americans to pursue their dream of acting. Focused now on his passion for filmmaking, Washington's second film as director is The Great Debaters—nominated for a Best Picture Golden Globe. He also received an acting nod for his star turn in American Gangster.
