Quotes by Denzel Washington

About Denzel Washington:

Denzel Hayes Washington, Jr. is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received two Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, and two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical drama-war film Glory (1989) and Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller Training Day (2001).
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Luck is where opportunity meets preparation.

Denzel Washington

I'm very proud to be black, but black is not all I am. That's my cultural historical background, my genetic makeup, but it's not all of who I am nor is it the basis from which I answer every question.

Denzel Washington

In any profession it gets to be a grind.

Denzel Washington

I and haven't been unemployed for 20 years. I'm an exception to the rule.

Denzel Washington

I still have my unemployment books and I remember when I worked for the sanitation department and the post office.

Denzel Washington

I like talking. I like acting.

Denzel Washington

You don't know when you're being watched. That's one of the weird things about celebrity. It's my least favorite part of acting, celebrity.

Denzel Washington

When people protest and are upset with a movie, it becomes a big hit. They hated Passion of The Christ, it worked out pretty well for the box office. So let's get that going.

Denzel Washington

The last few years I've been saying I was ready to quit. It wasn't that interesting to me. Now that I'm directing, it's all new again.

Denzel Washington

I've been fortunate. I don't pick scripts. Scripts pick me.

Denzel Washington

I read the Bible every day.

Denzel Washington

I think a role model is a mentor - someone you see on a daily basis, and you learn from them.

Denzel Washington

The time to worrying about flying is when you're on the ground. When you're up in the air, it's too late. No point in worrying about it then.

Denzel Washington

My role 14 years ago in Richard III - that was the first time I played a bad guy and learned a lot about it - they have all the fun!

Denzel Washington

If you don't trust the pilot, don't go.

Denzel Washington
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I say luck is when an opportunity comes along and you're prepared for it.

Denzel Washington

I had a lot of success from the start. I never really was tested for long periods of time. I got my first professional job while I was a senior in college. I signed with the William Morris Agency before I graduated.

Denzel Washington

I'm not a film buff. I don't watch a lot of movies.

Denzel Washington

Growing up I didn't watch movies.

Denzel Washington

I wasn't allowed to go to movies when I was kid; my father was a minister. 101 Dalmatians and King of Kings, that was the extent of it.

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I work hard for the audience. It's entertainment. I don't need validation.

Denzel Washington

Author Bio

  • NameDenzel Washington
  • Descriptionactor, screenwriter, director, producer
  • BornDecember 28, 1954
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Film Director; Film Producer; Basketball Player; Film Actor
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Supporting Actor; Academy Award For Best Actor; Donostia Award