Denzel Washington Still Has Never Been Nominated for a BAFTA After Latest ‘Gladiator 2’ Snub
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor As Shakespeare wrote, “Life is but a walking shadow,” and Denzel Washington is the poor player who continues to be heard no more, at least in the eyes of BAFTA.
With over 65 film credits, nine Academy Award nominations (including two wins) and more than 270 accolades across a 45-year career, Denzel Washington is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
Yet, despite his towering legacy, Washington remains an undeniable blind spot for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
This year is no exception. On Wednesday, the BAFTA nominations were unveiled, and Washington, 70, was conspicuously absent yet again, snubbed for his villainous role in Ridley Scott’s epic “Gladiator II.” Playing Macrinus, a former slave who schemes to control Rome, Washington’s performance has been hailed by critics as a chilling and layered turn worthy of awards recognition.
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