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Glory Days - After acting for years, Denzel Washington played "Private Trip" in the historical war drama Glory based on the first formal unit in the history of the United States Army made up of Black men during the Civil War. This role would earn Washington the first Oscar of his long and memorable career.(Photo: TriStar Pictures)

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Playing Malcolm X - Malcolm X was a leader of the civil rights movement, but his story was often left untold until Denzel Washington played the icon in the Spike Lee-directed film Malcolm X. His portrayal of Malcolm X still remains one of his most profound and impactful performances to this day.(Photo: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks)

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Brotherly Love - Denzel played a lawyer opposite of Tom Hanks in the 1993 movie Philadelphia. The film explored topics such as HIV/AIDS, discrimination and, ultimately, tolerance. It was also one of the highest grossing films of that year.  (Photo: TriStar Pictures)

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Basketball Is the Game - Audiences saw a different side of Denzel Washington in 1998's He Got Game. He was playing an ex-con who could ball that wanted to reconnect with his son, played by Ray Allen. He didn't look too bad on the court though, so we're thinking that Denzel does have a little bit of game when it comes to the rock.(Photo: Buena Vista Pictures)

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And the Oscar Goes to... - After two decades on the silver screen and an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, Denzel Washington finally and rightfully took home the Oscar for Best Actor in 2002 for his role as a crooked cop in Training Day.(Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures)

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Every Father Understood John - Denzel played John Quincy Archibald in John Q who can't afford a heart transplant for his son because his health insurance won't pay for it. Denzel took the audience on an emotional roller coaster and showed that every loving father is John Q.(Photo: New Line Cinema)

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Directed by Denzel - Antwone Fisher was Denzel Washington's directorial debut and it introduced the world to Derek Luke and model-turned-actress Joy Bryant.(Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures)

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Always Hot - When you think of Denzel sharing the big screen with Dakota Fanning, you may turn your nose up because it doesn't sound like a match made in heaven, but it was. Washington played Fanning's bodyguard in 2004's Man on Fire and the pair made a movie to remember.  (Photo: Fox 2000 Pictures)

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Taking on a Gangster - In another biopic, Denzel Washington took on the life of real-life Harlem gangster Frank Lucas in American Gangster. We must say that there's something about Denzel's grittier side that brings out the best in his skills.   (Photo: Universal Pictures)

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Nobody Is Safe  - Safe House was centered around an ex-CIA agent that has turned his back on the government and enlightened a young agent to the truths of the system.(Photo: Relativity Media)

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2 Times The Talent - Denzel Washington is coming through 106 & Park tonight with 2 Guns co-star Mark Wahlberg to get into what the movie is about, what's coming next and why he keeps acting.Don't miss a minute at 6P/5C!(Photo: Universal Pictures)