Denzel Washington: Academy Award-Winning Actor (African-American Biographies Series) ANNOTATION
A biography of the African American actor who earned a historic second Academy Award in 2002 for his portrayal of Detective Alonzo Harris in the movie "Training Day."
FROM THE PUBLISHER
In the early 1990s, Denzel Washington was riding high. He had already won an Academy Award for his supporting role as a runaway slave in the film Glory. His astonishing performance in Malcolm X led to more critical praise and another Oscar nomination. Then, with The Pelican Brief, Washington hit true stardom. His blockbuster success in a role intended for a white actor also proved that audiences were ready to see beyond skin color. At home in California, Washington is a devoted husband and father who values his family above his career. At the box office, in films such as Training Day -- for which he took home the 2002 Academy Award for Best Actor -- Washington is a winner with audiences of all ages and races. Today, as he takes on ever more challenging roles, Denzel Washington's star continues to rise.
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