Denzel Washington is one of the few actors to win two Academy Awards in different categories. He won Best Supporting Actor for Glory and Best Actor for Training Day.

That, beyond acting, he is an accomplished director. He directed and starred in the critically acclaimed films Fences and The Great Debaters. He is known for extreme method acting.

To prepare for his role in The Hurricane, he trained as a professional boxer for over a year to master the movement and stamina. In 2016, he received the Cecil B. DeMille Award. This prestigious Golden Globe honor recognized his incredible lifelong contribution to the world of entertainment.