He defined the terms "leading-man role" in the late eighties, early nineties, and he's been on top ever since. Denzel collaborates brains with brawn, and he does it well. Audiences watch Washington's films because, unlike most other actors, his sexuality is cool and discreet, his intelligence fierce, and his passion is interminable. Denzel Washington has this uncanny way of leaving you hanging on the edge of your seat begging for more, even after the film is over.

Denzel starred in great blockbusters, like 1987's "Cry Freedom", "Malcom X" (1992), and won an Oscar for his performance, in 1989's Civil War epic, "Glory". Yet he can play roles without presenting the issue of his race, and he played these the best; as seen in films, like 1993's "Philadelphia", "Crimson Tide" (1995), and 1996's "Courage Under Fire".

People couldn't have said it better when they said, "He is one of the most talented movie stars working today. Period."