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GARFIELDKOOL · 03-10-2006, 11:23 AM

There were so many. But I have to give it up for Malcolm X. He really played that character to the bone. I don't think anyone could have portrayed Malcolm like he did.

stella · 03-11-2006, 06:57 PM

Joe Miller in Philadelphia.

Brieannas21 · 03-11-2006, 07:30 PM

His part in Glory

theshark8777 · 03-11-2006, 07:32 PM

John Q was good.

vashti1999 · 03-11-2006, 07:42 PM

His two best were as Malcolm X and as Alonzo Harris in Training Day.

Ireneparalegal · 03-11-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GARFIELDKOOL

There were so many. But I have to give it up for Malcolm X. He really played that character to the bone. I don't think anyone could have portrayed Malcolm like he did.

I agree. He should have received an Oscar for that role. Was he even nominated?

GARFIELDKOOL · 03-11-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I agree. He should have received an Oscar for that role. Was he even nominated?

I don't think so. If he was, it wasn't for his portrayal of Malcolm.

James"Thunder"Early · 03-11-2006, 09:02 PM

Malcolm X was his best role, he really took it on well. He was nominated for an Academy Award for it.

Janice · 03-11-2006, 09:52 PM

I love just about everything Denzel stars in. I really started to take notice of him in Philadelphia. Man On Fire was very good too. He's a terrific actor. He plays a good guy or a villain equally well.

dlemond · 03-11-2006, 10:51 PM

Denzel is simply one of the best actors alive today.

Malcom X and Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter are of course excellent portrayals, but as far as a favorite role, I might have to go with Coach Herman Boone in Remember the Titans. Just something about that character for me.

And as far as completley fictional characters go, I feel that his Joe Miller in Philadelphia is a far better performance than Alonzo Harris in Training Day.

The quieter, more introspective, and reflectively flawed man of Joe is more interesting and well fleshed out by Denzel than that of the brash, dirty, loose cannon cop of Alonzo (who rings hollow in my book).

PrettyinPink55 · 03-11-2006, 10:53 PM

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Denzel is simply one of the best actors alive today.

I agree 100%!! I loved him in everything he's done!

Brad Russ · 03-12-2006, 12:07 PM

I think he did his best acting work in Malcolm X. He got majorly screwed that year, and definitely should have won an Oscar. My favorite film that he was in though, was Man On Fire. Incredible movie!! Glory was probably my second favorite.

staypuftman2004 · 03-12-2006, 01:47 PM

movie Philadelphia was pretty good

Dr. Jazz · 03-13-2006, 12:36 AM

It's hard to pick just one Denzel role as his "best", but my personal favorite was as Easy Rawlins in "Devil in a Blue Dress"

Brian Damage · 03-13-2006, 12:47 AM

I think Training Day was his best role, followed by Glory and a Soldier's Story.

03-10-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	What was the best role Denzel Washington played? There were so many. But I have to give it up for Malcolm X. He really played that character to the bone. I don't think anyone could have portrayed Malcolm like he did.

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Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	I think he did his best acting work in Malcolm X. He got majorly screwed that year, and definitely should have won an Oscar. My favorite film that he was in though, was Man On Fire. Incredible movie!! Glory was probably my second favorite.
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stella Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 392	Joe Miller in Philadelphia.

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Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	His part in Glory

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vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	His two best were as Malcolm X and as Alonzo Harris in Training Day.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I love just about everything Denzel stars in. I really started to take notice of him in Philadelphia. Man On Fire was very good too. He's a terrific actor. He plays a good guy or a villain equally well.

03-11-2006, 10:51 PM	#10
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Denzel is simply one of the best actors alive today. Malcom X and Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter are of course excellent portrayals, but as far as a favorite role, I might have to go with Coach Herman Boone in Remember the Titans. Just something about that character for me. And as far as completley fictional characters go, I feel that his Joe Miller in Philadelphia is a far better performance than Alonzo Harris in Training Day. The quieter, more introspective, and reflectively flawed man of Joe is more interesting and well fleshed out by Denzel than that of the brash, dirty, loose cannon cop of Alonzo (who rings hollow in my book).

03-13-2006, 12:36 AM	#14
Dr. Jazz The Evil Empire. . . . Forum Star Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 11,099	It's hard to pick just one Denzel role as his "best", but my personal favorite was as Easy Rawlins in "Devil in a Blue Dress"

03-13-2006, 12:47 AM	#15
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I think Training Day was his best role, followed by Glory and a Soldier's Story.
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