Denzel Washington

December 28, 1954 – present

Actor & Director

Put God first in Hollywood and never wavered

Biography

American actor, director, and producer. Two-time Academy Award winner and one of the most respected actors in Hollywood history.

Faith & Testimony

Washington is a devout Christian who has spoken openly about his faith for decades. He once considered becoming a preacher and has said, 'Put God first in everything you do. Everything that I have is by the grace of God.' He reads the Bible daily and has been a regular churchgoer his entire life.

Sources

Denzel Washington — Wikipedia — Biography of the two-time Oscar winner
Denzel Washington — Put God First Commencement Speech — His viral speech about putting God first in everything

Videos

Denzel Washington - Put God First — Denzel's commencement speeches about faith are widely viewed