num_pages: 213
description: He blew critics away with his performance as a black infantryman in Glory, he stunned audiences with his powerful portrayal of Malcolm X, and he showed us a new kind of prejudice in his role as the homophobic lawyer in Philadelphia. Since then, Denzel Washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as Devil in a Blue Dress, The Pelican Brief, and the remake of The Bishop's Wife , co-starring Whitney Houson. He currently commands upwards of $10 million per film, and has become an undeniable sex symbol for women the world over.Star biographer Chris Nickson takes you behind the scenes into the life and career of the chameleon actor, the superstar, and the family man, to give you the real essence of one of Hollywood's most talented stars. Learn What experience ignited his passion for actingHow his role as a black activist in Cry Freedom changed his careerHow, despite his admitted infidelities, his marriage and family have supported him in his careerWhy he vehemently resists the image of sex symbolWhy he doesn't view himself as a role model to African-American culturePacked with revealing details, this fascinating biography gets to the real heart of today's most versitile and exciting actor.
language: English
title: Denzel Washington
titlecomplete: Denzel Washington
ratings_count: 12
publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks