Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The book of eli a lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a better future. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila. Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the. Hire denzel washington for an appearance at events or keynote. Academy award winning actor denzel washington, left, and ashton sanders star in the antoine fuqua film, the equalizer ii. They are the only two black actors to win more than one oscar. Also, robert finished don quixote, and was working on invisible man at the end of the movie, not the other. View the profiles of people named denzel washington. Book of eli was a postapocalyptic tale directed by the hughes brothers. After graduating from high school, denzel enrolled at fordham university, intent on a career in journalism. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. 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.
After i have finished reading it, i was not disappointed with him as a man. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd subscribe to classic trailers. 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. The book of eli in a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes from hell and dead presidents. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider. Jul 20, 2018 academy award winning actor denzel washington, left, and ashton sanders star in the antoine fuqua film, the equalizer ii. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. Hire denzel washington for an appearance at events or. Denzel washington by chris nickson nook book ebook. Denzel washington contact info agent, publicist, manager.
In a violent postapocalyptic society, a drifter, eli denzel washington, has been wandering westward across north america for the last thirty years. He has received nine academy award nominations, and was the recipient of the best supporting actor award for 1989s glory and the award for best actor for 2001s training day. Denzel washington was born in mount vernon in the state of new york. Throughout his career he was regularly praised by critics, and his consistent success at the box office helped to dispel the perception that african american actors could not draw mainstream white audiences. He made his feature film debut in the comedy a carbon copy 1981 and was cast on the.
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With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001. I admire denzel washington very much as an actor, so i decided to read this book. Dec 17, 2019 denzel washington first studied journalism at fordham university but then discovered an interest in acting. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington.
Denzel washington biography denzel washington is one of americas finest and most talented actor, producer and director. When all the lights are stripped away, denzel is a genuine. 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. Washington starred as mta dispatcher walter garber in the remake of the classic film the taking of pelham 1 2 3, as well. Some of his most popular work includes man on fire, the manchurian candidate and spike lees inside man. The equalizer denzel washington reading through the top. Denzel washington has been married to pauletta washington for more than 30 years. But perhaps the most marvelous trait of this man is his faith in jesus christ. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. Denzel washington was born december 28, 1964, in mount vernon, new york. Six months ago or so, collider enjoyed the rare opportunity to visit the set of the book of eli, allen and albert hughes postapocalyptic thriller about a laconic hero denzel washington who.
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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. There are many lists of the 100 or 150 greatest books, as explained on the great books page of wikipedia. Alis latest win was for green book, a film that became the. He has garnered much critical acclaim for his work in film since the 1990s, including his portrayals of reallife figures, such as steve biko, malcolm x, rubin hurricane carter, melvin b.
Denzel washington becomes a martialarts master in the book. Mar 25, 2020 denzel washingtons early life, childhood, and education. Denzel washington won oscars as the rebellious slave unwilling to carry the american flag in the civil war film glory with matthew broderick, and as the crooked cop in. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic.
He has received three golden globe awards, a tony award, and two academy awards. Background washington was born on december 28, 1954, in mount vernon, new york. Jan 15, 2010 denzel washington plays a soldier of god. Denzel washington, american actor celebrated for his engaging and powerful performances. A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a better future. Jet magazine may 4, 1998 denzel washington, ray allen star in spike lees movie about the turning point in a father and sons life in he got game. Denzel washingtons booking agent and speaking fee speaker. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory and best actor for his role as a. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a. Whats the list of 100 books to read mentioned in the movie.
Also, the short vignettes about various people were so. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. Jul 18, 2018 denzel washington is back, in the equalizer 2, as the quiet, bookish, lethal robert mccall, an exc. With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. He was born on december 28, 1954, as denzel hayes washington jr. Whats the list of 100 books to read mentioned in the. Denzel washington is an american actordirector who has appeared in such acclaimed films as a soldiers story, cry freedom and malcolm x. Jet magazine may 4, 1998 denzel washington, ray allen star in spike lees movie about the turning point in a father and sons life in he got game by jet magazine jan 1, 1998 single issue magazine. I was not disappointed in any way when i received the book. Denzel washington and wife, pauletta washington has been married for decades. Chicago suntimes critic roger ebert gave the film 3 of 4 stars and said of the film. Where trailers from the past, from recent to long ago, from a time before youtube, can be enjoyed by all. His wife never finished the entire list, she made it to 97 books.
Denzel washington biography and filmography denzel. The book of eli stunt coordinator jeff imada, who is a disciple of the book of eli martialarts fight trainer danny inosanto, who was a contemporary of bruce lee, trained me, and i worked with danny a bit. Join facebook to connect with denzel washington and others you may know. 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. Denzel washington books list of books by author denzel. Actor denzel washington has earned popular and critical acclaim for his roles in an array of feature films, including glory, malcolm x, training day and fences. It was never my dream to be famous, says this mount vernon, new york. When we know that many parts of the bible are inaccurate and other parts have been added hundreds of years later by people who wished to embellish certain aspects, it is impossible to drag oneself along with the storyline. He is the middle of three children of a beautician mother, lennis, from. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. It featured denzel washington as eli, a man on a quest to get to the west coast. Find denzel washington booking agent, publicist, manager info. View denzel washington contact info name, email address, phone number. George magazine december 1999january 2000 denzel washington cover cybill shepherd, al franken, al gore, bai ling by various and jr.
He was born in mount vernon, new york, on december 28, 1954. I purchased this book before it was released from the publisher. A postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his way across america in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind. Denzel washington in malcolm x denzel washington in malcolm x 1992, directed by spike lee. The awardwinning actor shares the books that have influenced him. Denzel washington born december 28, 1954, american actor. Denzel washington is one of hollywoods most distinguished and wellknown actors, but surprisingly, his 30year career has not once involved a. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. The book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie. Celebrated actor and philanthropist, denzel washington proves time and again that he can disappear into any role and mesmerize audiences. 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. Denzel washington is an american actor and filmmaker.
Denzel washington is back, in the equalizer 2, as the quiet, bookish, lethal robert mccall, an exc. 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 bishops wife, costarring whitney houson. A hand to guide me denzel washington, daniel paisner. He started acting after he graduated from fordham university with a degree in journal. This book is an accurate, though modest, description of washingtons life uptodate 19941996. Denzel washington won oscars as the rebellious slave unwilling to carry the american flag in the civil war film glory with matthew broderick, and as the crooked cop in training day with ethan hawke. It provided insight into the character of denzel washington that you cannot get from watching him in the movies. Baron outlines how and why washington became a key figure in the wave of contemporary african american artists who have transformed mainstream media and american popular culture. The book of eli 2010 thirty years after war turned the world into a wasteland, a lone warrior named eli denzel washington marches across the ruined landscape, carrying hope for humanitys. Hes on a divinelyinspired quest yes, a literal mission from god to take the book to the west as a swarm of wrongdoers. 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. Even denzel washington cant bring life to the equalizer 2.
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