On this day in 1954, actor, director, and producer Denzel Washington was born. For Disney, Washington had leading roles in ‘Remember the Titans,’ ‘Crimson Tide,’ ‘The Preacher’s Wife,’ ‘He Got Game,’ and ‘Deja Vu.’ He will also appear in the upcoming third film in the Marvel ‘Black Panther’ series. Washington is a multi-award winner, including two Oscars, three Golden Globes, a Tony, a SAG award, and even the Presidential Medal of Freedom. [70 years ago in 2024]
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