Denzel Washington is a prominent American actor who has many fans all around the world. He got interested in pursuing an acting career in mid 70s. Now we can say for certain that this path was the right one as people still can be seen wearing Denzel Washington posters as a sign of respect for his achievements. Not many actors get to play historical figures and accurately depict their essence. Denzel was able to perform at a fantastic level in the movie Malcolm X, for which he got outstandingly positive reviews and an Academy Award nomination. For the connoisseurs of good cinema, he remains an important figure.
A wide popularity with the American audiences Denzel Washington received thanks to the role of Dr. Phillip Chandler in the TV series St. Elsewhere. It was a very successful show and he spent 6 years playing that role. The transition to big Hollywood production films was the right decision because in the 1988 he received an Academy Award nomination as being the best supporting actor in the picture Cry Freedom. From that moment on the ability to pick projects has paved the way to interesting projects. After just two years he actually got an Oscar for best supporting role in the movie Glory, directed by Edward Zwick. Throughout his career, he got to work with some of the best Hollywood actors and directors. In 1993, he played opposite Tom Hanks in drama Philadelphia, directed by Jonathan Demme. With the movie Training Day, he got to play a villain for the first time in his career, but this didn't stop him from getting an Oscar for that role and an additional boost of popularity among fans. This is exactly why merchandise, such as Denzel Washington mugs is sold on an international scale.
There are many reasons to love this actor and recently he has proved himself as an action star. With the impeccable direction of Antoine Fuqua the movies The Equalizer, The Equalizer 2 and The Magnificent Seven have been received very well by the fans. It shows just how much passion there are behind each of the projects that Denzel Washington decides to take part in. Every movie fan who thinks that this actor has brought a new dimension to the craft of acting has to celebrate his body of work. A perfect solution would be to order a Denzel Washington t-shirts after choosing the one you like the most. It would be a great source of inspiration, especially for those who are captivated by the world of Hollywood legends.