Washington’s portrayal of Othello adds him to a collection of Black actors who have performed the theatrical role, which was traditionally portrayed by whites only for generations.

Born into poverty in 1882 in rural Kennesaw, GA, Dobbs’ parents were former slaves — his mother’s biological father was a slave owner. Smart and driven, Dobbs educated himself by reading constantly.

Gladiator II’s recent digital and Paramount+ subscription debut is a perfect example of why such titles are still important, ...

Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon prepares students for college and careers in the arts industry.

Class Act with Chris Wragge is live at Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon, hearing from the students who ...

When describing his life, Denzel Washington often notes a mysterious encounter on March 27, 1975, offering it as a parable about his Christian faith and his acting career. The young Washington was ...

Denzel Washington again didn’t get nominated by BAFTA. The BAFTA Film Awards announced their 2025 nominations on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and Washington, 70, was notably absent from the supporting ...

According to an online rumor that emerged in mid-January 2025, actor Denzel Washington donated $50 million to help victims of wildfires that caused significant property destruction in the Los ...

As Shakespeare wrote, “Life is but a walking shadow,” and Denzel Washington is the poor player who continues to be heard no more, at least in the eyes of BAFTA. With over 65 film credits ...

Both previous Paddington movies received multiple BAFTA noms. In one of the more bizarre awards season streaks, Denzel Washington remains without a single BAFTA nomination across his illustrious ...

The 2025 BAFTA Film nominations have been announced and for Denzel Washington, it continued an unfortunate trend. The actor's performance in Gladiator II was seen as a highlight of the film in ...