The year was 1954. Denzel Washington is a well-known American actor who was born in Mount Vernon, New York.
Denzel Washington was born on December 28, 1954, to Denzel Hayes Washington Sr., a Pentecostal pastor, and Lennis, a beautician. He has two brothers and sisters. Denzel Washington is an Academy Award-winning actor, director, and producer best known for his roles in the films "Glory," "Malcolm X," and "The Hurricane." As an actor, he is well-known for taking on difficult parts and playing them flawlessly. Growing up in a primarily African-American community, Denzel had seen many of his friends become involved in drugs, crime, and violence.
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