Denzel Washington
ABOUT
Won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2001 film Training Day. He has starred in several films based on true events such as Remember the Titans, Cry Freedom, American Gangster, Flight, Hurricane, and Malcolm X.
BEFORE FAME
After taking a semester off from college, he worked as an overnight summer camp counselor, where he discovered his acting abilities.
TRIVIA
He made his directorial debut with the 2002 film BOOK NOW DONATE