(born 1954) Television and movie actor of the 1980s and 1990s. Washington’s first movie role, Carbon Copy (1981), was followed by a stint as the resident Dr Chandler on NBC’s doctor show St Elsewhere (1982–8). A part in the Civil War movie Glory (1989) earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His performance in this movie led to roles in other bigbudget productions, including The Pelican Brief (1993), Philadelphia (1993) and Courage Under Fire (1996). His portrayals of Malcolm X (1992), directed by Spike Lee (with whom he has worked in two other films), and the South African Steve Biko, in Cry Freedom (1987), received critical acclaim. Washington also starred in Devil in a Blue Dress (1995), the inaugural movie of his production company Mundy Lane Entertainment, and Hurricane (1999) for which he was nominated for Best Actor. He continues to mix box office hits with serious films.
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