Oscar winner Denzel Washington's mainstream work is prolific. However, he has plenty of underrated roles under his belt many aren't familiar with.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Denzel Washington's mainstream work is recognized and respected worldwide, but the prolific actor has an extensive body of underrated work under his belt that is equally good - and in some cases, even better than his more well-known roles. Also known for his theater work, Washington began his career in film over forty years ago and has earned much praise and awards along the way.
13 Xavier Quinn - The Mighty Quinn Based partly on the Bob Dylan song of the same name, The Mighty Quinn was ranked highly among legendary film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel; having the distinction of being considered one of the best movies of 1989. Washington plays chief of police Xavier Quinn, a devoted and determined lawman working with a petty crook to solve a murder on a small Caribbean island.
10 Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon - Much Ado About Nothing Kenneth Branagh's Much Ado About Nothing is the film adaptation of the classic William Shakespeare play of the same name. Boasting an all-star cast, Washington brilliantly plays Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon in this romantic comedy, and it marks one of the earliest film adaptations of a play in his filmography. Washington's Don Pedro is one of the actor's best roles as he delivers each monologue with deftness and accuracy.
7 Eli - The Book of Eli Directed by Allen and Albert Hughes, The Book of Eli centers around a mysterious blind man named Eli and his mission from God to deliver the last copy of the Bible to a library. Well into his sixties at this point, Washington impressed audiences in The Book of Eli by performing the majority of his stunts in the apocalyptic action thriller - and he did all while wearing prosthetics that simulated blindness.
3 Joe Miller - Philadelphia Washington's work in Jonathan Demme's Philadelphia is arguably one of his best roles when one takes into account the various subjects covered. AIDS, Homophobia, and corruption in the workforce are just a few things Washington and co-star Tom Hanks expertly handle with the performances feeling flat or insincere.
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