American film institute award for actor of the year male movies. Author douglas brode who, it should be noted, is a wellrespected writer of film and television personas offers the reader a biographical filmography of sorts, which appeals more to film wonks and students of cinema than it does to the average denzel fan. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Jan, 2010 heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli. See more ideas about denzel washington, washington and actor denzel washington. List of awards and nominations received by denzel washington. It was never my dream to be famous, says this mount vernon, new york. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. The book of eli stars denzel washington in a postapocalyptic thriller set 30 years after a final war has turned much of earth into an ashy wasteland.
Thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. Many props to jeff imada for his sharing the fmas through his stuntfight choreography work. Denzel washington books list of books by author denzel. Eli denzel washington is a wandering man on a mission. Denzel washington recieves lifetime achievement award at. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. He even did a sarongmarong technique denzels bolo design was pretty nasty too.
Quote dear lord thank you for giving me strength and conviction to complete the task you entrusted to me. Denzel washington is the perfect counterpoint to spike lee, bringing humanity and heart to even the directors most stylized, overthetop creations, like this story of an imprisoned father. Training day meeting ethan hawke in the diner threatening to shoot the rapists pulling a gun on hawke and making him get stoned the final showdown with the crowd of people the book of eli youre going to lose that hand fight scene in the beginning killing the hairless cat the shoot out at the farmhouse. Is the movie training day realistic at all in regards to.
Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzel s bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed. In terms of boxoffice performance, hes one of the most impressive actors ever. An airline pilot saves almost all his passengers on his malfunctioning airliner which eventually crashed, but an investigation into the accident reveals something troubling. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory and best actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime. Nov 01, 2005 a hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. Jamie foxx interviews denzel washington off script a. The oscarwinning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. The last time we saw denzel washington on screen, he was sporting a gut and a sweater vest as a lowly subway dispatcher in the taking of pelham 1 2 3. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. Denzel washington honored with lifetime achievement award. Alonzo harris was supposedly the lieutenant in charge of a narcotics unit.
After that he was sent to a private preparatory school called oakland military academy. Jamie foxx interviews denzel washington off script a grey. Denzel washington was born on december 28, 1954 in mount vernon, new york city. Denzel washington the charismatic, elusive oscar winner opens up about avoiding hollywood hotshots, giving up alcohol for his role in flight and encountering an angel as a. Denzel washington back in the saddle with the magnificent. Bruce lee disciple trained denzel washington for the book of eli.
But the hollywood alister has sounded more like a pastor when he took to the podium at recent events. Denzel washington recieves lifetime achievement award at tony. Training day flight the book of eli malcolm x fallen. Denzel washington has stepped it up for his role in the book of eli.
Jeff imadawho is a disciple of danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce leetrained me, washington said in a group interview last. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. After his parents divorced at an early age, denzel washington was raised by his mother in mount vernon, new york where he spent most of his free time at the local boys and girls club. Last prayer from the book of eli june 20, 2010 in movies tags. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a. Heres an interview with denzel washington for the book of eli where he plays the character of eli.
The 60yearold actor has spent the latter part of his career perfecting two seemingly. According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Denzel washingtons booking agent and speaking fee speaker. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. He has received three golden globe awards, a tony award, and two academy awards. Sep 26, 2014 in the golden years of denzel washington, however, hes amply proven he can play both dust and rug. Twotime oscar winner denzel washington would do anything for a movie role and for his latest movie the book of eli, the 55yearold learnt. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. Elis denzel washington complete costume worn in the hughes brothers post apocalyptic drama, the book of eli. With denzel washington, ryan reynolds, robert patrick, vera farmiga.
He even did a sarongmarong technique denzel s bolo design was pretty nasty too. He was admitted to the penningtongrimes elementary school where he studied till he was 14. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. Interview with denzel washington for the book of eli youtube. Denzel washington biography childhood, life achievements. Recently, the oscarwinning actor had his 60th birthday, but apparently, doesnt plan to slow down. Denzel washington trained with bruce lees disciple for.
A hand to guide me in the book a hand to guide me by denzel washington is a nonfiction book thats telling the story of famous or non famous folks, who had once have someone in their life to guided them to being success at what they are doing today. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Police lieutenants rarely take an active role in investigations or o. Book of elis denzel washington kicked ass for real syfy. Denzel washington biography inevitably one of hollywoods a list actors, denzel washington could have easily enjoyed the privilege and counted days when he would gain another oscar. But perhaps his greatest contribution to american cinema is something he has done better than any other african american actor before himtranscend racial lines. Denzel washington is an american actor and filmmaker. Crimson tide secondincommand of nuclear sub who takes on the captain, gene hackman, to stop wwiii glory golden globe and oscarwinning performance as a runaway slave training day oscarwinning and golden globenominated performance as a corrupt cop, opposite ethan hawke inside man a hostage negotiator trying to help. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to. Denzel washington has been honored with five academy award nominations, winning the oscar twice. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Feb 14, 2014 denzel washingtons education by successful student writing staff published 2. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in.
In the book of eli, the actor portrays a man, in a postapocalyptic world attempting to make his way across america in an attempt to keep the last remaining copy of the bible. If you are looking for a definitive, traditional biography of denzel washington, this book is definately not it. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. See the mila kunis in mosley tribes raynes sunglasses book of eli post. Sep 23, 2016 denzel washington has been a staple of movies for decades. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting elis canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in. Denzel washingtons education by successful student writing staff published 2. Denzel washington trained with bruce lees disciple for the. Denzel washington biography, news, photos and videos. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory and best actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller training day. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. Washington trained for months with dan inosanto and imada for his role. Twotime acadamy awardwinning actor denzel washington is best known for his roles in glory, the preachers wife, remember the titans and training day. Just saw the book of eli and i was impressed with denzels bolo fighting scenes as well as the other fma techniques that he executed.
This distressed costume can be seen worn by eli throughout the film. The four types of denzel washington movies fivethirtyeight. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Jul 19, 2018 denzel washington and jamie foxx sing cardi b, talk about taking food and floral arrangements home from the oscars, and more in this grey goose production. Denzel washington, the star of the book of eli won best performance by a leading actor in a play for his performance in fences. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. A young cia agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. Aug 02, 2017 denzel washington is the perfect counterpoint to spike lee, bringing humanity and heart to even the directors most stylized, overthetop creations, like this story of an imprisoned father. Denzel washington has been a staple of movies for decades. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. Most likely, redridge is giving solara a chance to escape carnegies regime.
Included in this set are elis beanie cap, sunglasses, shawl, jacket, sweater, tshirt, pants, belt. Denzel hayes washington story bio, facts, networth. Our online denzel washington trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top denzel washington quizzes. In the golden years of denzel washington, however, hes amply proven he can play both dust and rug. A comprehensive database of more than 10 denzel washington quizzes online, test your knowledge with denzel washington quiz questions. Denzel washington is certainly one of the finest actors working today, having earned an academy award nomination as stephen biko in cry freedom and a best supporting actor oscar for his role in the civil war actiondrama glory. See more ideas about training day movie, training day and denzel washington. Denzel washington is an awardwinning movie star best known for the films glory and training day. The oscar winning actor trained hard for six months to drop 50 pounds. The premise of training day was silly to begin with. The book of eli denzel washington interview youtube.
The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor denzel washington. Washington plays eli, a laconic man journeying westward across america to carry a sacred book to safety, hoping that it will restore mankind and bring a better future. Elis denzel washington complete costume prop store. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie the. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. Young denzel started work early in the beauty parlor where one day a woman known as a seer in their community wrote on a piece of paper that he would. With denzel washington, nadine velazquez, don cheadle, john goodman. Denzel washington was given the golden globe lifetime achievement award on sunday, with his philadelphia costar tom hanks saluting him as an actor with the mysterious power not just to. In the film, a lone wanderer travels west across a war ravaged landscape in order to bring a sacred book to safety. Denzel washington biography and filmography denzel. Denzel washington is an academy awardwinning actor best known for his role in training day. A post apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to. Actor denzel washington attends a news conference to promote the film the equalizer at the toronto international film festival in toronto, september 7, 2014.
Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. Reutersfred thornhill twotime acadamy awardwinning actor denzel washington is best known for his roles in glory, the preachers wife, remember the titans and training day. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. They talk about why denzel is one of the few actors who can carry a movie by himself. Aug, 2010 denzel washington, the star of the book of eli won best performance by a leading actor in a play for his performance in fences.
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