15 Things You Didn't Know About Denzel Washington

Some interesting facts about one of our luminaries.

Why So Serious? - We know him for his serious roles, but Denzel Washington received his film debut in the comedy called A Carbon Copy.  (Photo: Columbia Pictures)
"What's In a Name?"  - He's named after his father who was named after the doctor who delivered him, Dr. Denzel.  (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images)
His Best Film Moments - He claims that his personal favorite film performances are his work in the following films Cry Freedom (1987), Glory (1989), Malcolm X (1992) and Training Day (2001).  (Photo: PA PHOTOS /LANDOV)
Malcolm X (1992) - brooklyngal ‏@moneorange: "@BET we didnt land on plymouth rock plymouth rock landed on us! #malcolmx #blackmoviequotes"(Photo: 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks)Not on the Fence - Denzel won a Tony-award for his role as Troy Maxson in the 2010 revival of August Wilson's play Fences.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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"What's In a Name?" - He's named after his father who was named after the doctor who delivered him, Dr. Denzel. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images)

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