He already is The Oscars record holder for most-nominated Black actor.But Denzel Washington is making sure he will keep the crown as long as possible.The 67-year-old A-lister was nominated for his ninth Academy Award for acting, tenth total, as he was recognized in the Actor in a Leading Role category it was announced on Tuesday.
Top man: Denzel Washington (seen in December)was nominated for his ninth Academy Award for acting, tenth total, as he was recognized in the Actor in a Leading Role category it was announced on Tuesday Washington earned the honor as he played the titular role in historical drama The Tragedy Of Macbeth.
The black and white Joel Coen written and directed film - which is based on the play by William Shakespeare - is centered around aScottish lord who becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.Denzel will face stiff competition as he is up againstBenedict Cumberbatch for The Power of the Dog,Andrew Garfield for tick, tick… BOOM!,Will Smith for King Richard, and Javier Bardem forBeing The Ricardos.
Iconic: The 67-year-old actorearned the honor as he played the titular role in historical drama The Tragedy Of MacbethHe has won The Oscar twice out of the nine times he has been nominated for acting with the first being Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Glory in 1990.The star portrayed Pvt.
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