Denzel Washington is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer. He first gained recognition in the medical drama St. Elsewhere (1982–1988) and transitioned into film with critically acclaimed roles in Glory (1989), for which he won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and Malcolm X (1992), earning an Oscar nomination. Washington won his second Academy Award for Best Actor for Training Day (2001). Known for collaborations with director Spike Lee, he starred in He Got Game (1998) and Inside Man (2006). His directorial works, including Fences (2016), showcase his depth as a filmmaker.