Denzel washington was born in mount vernon in the state of new york. The film looks and feels good, and washington s performance is the more uncanny the more we think back over it. Denzel washington net worth 2019, biography, early life. Mar 03, 2017 i thought he was blind when i saw the movie. Denzel is a perfect definition of the lucrativeness of the business of making movies. Ive done well, washington said on the td jakes show. Home entertainment thebook of eli cant have a sequel thebook of eli cant have a sequel actress mila kunis speaks about her forthcoming gary oldman, denzel washington starrer. This graph shows denzel washington s score on our annual analysis of leading stars at the box office. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel. He first rose to prominence when he appeared in the television drama st.
If yes, then stay with us for the length of the article, as we bring you closer to denzel washingtons daughter. Denzel washington is a two time academy award winner actor. Oscar winner denzel washington training day takes the lead as eli, a road warriortype who is traveling west on the desolate highways through a world destroyed by some type of nuclear war 30 years prior. Oldman will play the films villain, a despot of a small and pathetic town, whos determined to get a hold of elis book, a book that may save mankind. The book of eli all comes down to one simplistic idea, and the result feels like a onefilm evangelical movement.
Feb 21, 2010 after a break from the business for several years, they returned with the riveting motion picture the book of eli starring award winning actor denzel washington. Like mccarthys great novel, the book of eli follows a wandering man on a lawless road while carrying his charge a boy, rather than a book, in the road. Denzel washington net worth 2019 salary per movie earnings. Washington was born and raised in the new york metro area, the son of a beauty salon owner and a pentecostal minister. Mc toys 16 the end walker 12 figure denzel washington in the book of eli this is the recently released mc toys f034 16 scale the end walker 12inch figure which is inspired by based on the character denzel washington played in the 2010 american postapocalyptic action film the book of eli. A lone warrior denzel washington wanders the postapocalyptic desert that was once america, battling lawlessness to realize his hope of a better future. He has received three golden globe awards, a tony award,2 and two academy awards.
The book of eli denzel washington interview duration. It was his son the same one who convinced him to do training day which netted him and oscar and american gangster a nomination who ultimately convinced him to take on the role of eli. Denzel washington doesnt think of the magnificent seven as. The book of eli bts elis weapon of choice 2010 denzel. Denzel washington the book of eli 19 inch functional 440 steel sword machete new see more. He is also the coproducer of the book of eli which earned over 90 million dollars. I know its unseemly to whine about getting paid to watch movies, but i. At this point, he knows hes dying, but perhaps still wants the best for her. The book of eli 2010 financial information the numbers. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. How much money did denzel washington make in book of eli. We might take both as a reference to the prophet elijah.
So, do you want to learn more about oliva washingtons life and career, from her childhood years to recent endeavors, both personal and professional. As a result, he considered among the richest american actors. He was born on december 28, 1954, as denzel hayes washington jr. Salaries posted anonymously by eli global employees. Eli played by denzel washington toured the united states for 30 years westward. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. The star score represents points assigned to each of the leading stars of the top 100 movies based on box office in the current year and two preceding years. Denzel washington was born in mount vernon, new york, usa on tuesday, december 28, 1954. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Denzel washington net worth is really high in comparison to other hollywood celebrities of his era.
I am black, denzel washington once said, but black is not all that i am. Eli wears dark sunglasses, as blind people often do. Financial analysis of the book of eli 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Sep, 2017 find the denzel group salaries by job title. How is denzel washington as the lead and mila kunis, too. Denzel washington fan club fansite with photos, videos, and.
The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. Eli denzel washington is wearing oakley inmate in the book of eli by capitoni iconic sunglasses illustrator capitoni has created a series of cartoon images that pay tribute to the iconic sunglasses featured in famous hollywood films. Thirty years after a nuclear holocaust, a lipchapped tough guy called eli denzel washington, doing what. Eli has in his possession the last surviving bible in the world, and he is on a mission he believes was given to him by god, to head west to where it will be safe. The book of eli bluray denzel washington dvdbeaver. In a previous teaser poster, eli was portrayed with a samurai sword. Denzel washington, who is filming the postapocalyptic action movie the book of eli in and around albuquerque, n. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Denzel washington net worth 2020 salary house cars. Eli has to feel the feet to see if there are boots on the skeleton.
For a movie like the equalizer, washington made up. Denzel washington stars as roman israel, a driven, idealistic defense attorney who, through a tumultuous series of events, finds himself in a crisis that leads to extreme action. Sep 23, 2016 denzel washington doesnt think of the magnificent seven as a western. Interview with the book of eli director allen hughes. Asked in salary and pay rates, authors, poets, and playwrights, paramore. The book of eli sword denzel washington large 26 the. Dusty, dark and with its fair share of firearms, the denzel washington vehicle follows a. Oct, 2014 the average person might think that denzel washington starring in the equalizer was a great movie for his career especially since it was a boxoffice hit that won the top spot in the u. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the. With unflappable cool and surprising gentleness, denzel washington strides a bleak and barren world in the book of eli. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. The ending is flawed, as we critics like to say, but its so magnificently, shamelessly, implausibly flawed that a it breaks apart from the movie and has a life of its own, or b at least it avoids being predictable. Jakes expressed excitement that washington knew who he was and had watched his sermons online from the potters house megachurch in dallas, texas. Denzel washington, gary oldman the book of eli sd comic con 09.
If he kills them, eli says a little prayerafterward. The name of his father is denzel hayes washington sr. Remember, he had a crush on her the whole movie blocking her while she was getting eli s canteen filled, bargaining with carnegie for her before chasing after them, even asking eli nicely to give up the book after the gunfight in the house. Book of eli, the i am legend dvd dbfe bundle and save. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. Denzel washington timeline featuring movies and other. The book of eli style colorcolour grading canon hv40. Pdf the book of eli and the identity in a world of scarcity and devastation. Denzel washington s son john david is feeling quite anxious comparing his success as an actor to his fathers achievement.
The film marks washingtons first foray into the western genre but he doesnt think about it that. The book of eli is a movie set in a post apocalyptic world about a guy named eli, played by denzel washington. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. Washington plays a survivor who must fend off gangs and a brutal tyrant in this desolate wasteland. Eli bumps the car door with his bag to gauge exactly where it is. According to washington he wasnt initially interested in the book of eli. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The actor projects a studied, scowling quiet for much of his new postarmageddon thriller the book of. Coupled fine performances by denzel washington, mila kunis and gary oldman, we see the best of both worlds here. John david washington net worthincome and earning as a. In the movie the book of eli, was the character played by. Spoilers every clue in the book of eli that explains the. Denzel washington career statistics statistic brain.
Denzel washington latest news, breaking stories and. Denzel washington is a member of the following lists. Codirector allen hughes and composer atticus ross compare notes about the soundtracks construction and deconstruction. Christianity and the book of eli believe it or not. The film, directed by ridley scott, revolves around famed drug dealer frank lucas washington who smuggles heroin into harlem during the 1970s by hiding the stash inside the coffins of american soldiers returning from vietnam. According to recent surveys, the declared net worth of denzel washington is 190 million us dollars. Denzel washington biography inevitably one of hollywoods a list actors, denzel washington could have easily enjoyed the privilege and counted days when he would gain another oscar. Feb 14, 2014 denzel washingtons education by successful student writing staff published 2.
In his backpack he carries the lastknown bible, a book he. Hey guys, what knife is denzel washington slicing people up with in the book of eli. As far as bad movies go, the book of eli is a good one. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. Mar 14, 2014 22 videos play all the book of eli 2018 full movie the book of eli,2010 full movie hd the book of eli bts the motorcycle brigade 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. Actors from new york, american film actors and best drama actor golden globe film winners. American actor, film producer, director, screenwriter as well as spokesperson denzel hayes washington jr, was born on 28 december 1954, in mount vernon, new york state, and is one of the most respected of hollywood actors, with two oscars, three golden globes and a tony award to his credit, gained during a career in the film industry which now spans. Continue to next page below to see how much is denzel washington really worth, including net worth, estimated earnings, and salary for 2019 and 2020. Denzel washington photos denzel washington films american ganster on location in coney island, new york. Havent seen the sean connery movie though, so i cant compare the two.
Denzel washingtons net worth 2020, age, height, wife. I love post apocalyptic films anyway but what i really liked about the book of eli. Eli is headed west, but on the way, he passes devastation and squalor, and occasionally he must mete out some devastation of his own with a sharp blade. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. The looters who are on carnegies payroll, present him with books that he despises, because what he. Denzel washington net worth, wiki, height, age, biography. Jan 16, 2010 book of eli denzel washington on the spirituality of the movie. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. In a postapocalyptic america where the oncepicturesque countryside has become a desolate and violent wasteland, one man denzel washington fights to protect that sacred tome that could hold the key to the survival of the human race in this futuristic thriller from filmmaking duo albert and allen hughes from hell and dead presidents. Find denzel washington videos, photos, wallpapers, forums, polls, news and more. Shop the book of eli i am legend 2 discs dvd at best buy. In the bible, the high priest eli was blind, and some might say that there are several scenes which may indicate that in the. One significant difference between the two scenarios is that in eli, the bandits have a. The world in book of eli while barren and hot, is also filled with brutal killers and savages, but there always appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel.
According to imdb faq, yes he was possibly partially blind. Fanpop community fan club for denzel washington fans to share, discover content and connect with other fans of denzel washington. A degree from fordham university as well as won a fullride scholarship to the american conservatory theater. American actor, film producer, director, screenwriter as well as spokesperson denzel hayes washington jr, was born on 28 december 1954, in mount vernon, new york state, and is one of the most respected of hollywood actors, with two oscars, three golden globes and a tony award to his credit, gained during a career in the film industry which now spans more than. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. Book of eli the bluray training day denzel washington for. Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on denzel washington. Denzel washington plays the warrior monklike eli, who balances blade against bible.
Book of eli denzel washington on the spirituality of the. The book of eli is a stylized, amped up postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington theroad with sword. Denzel washington in the book of eli the book of eliby paul macinnes, with apologies to gary whitta. A free inside look at eli global salary trends based on 22 salaries wages for 19 jobs at eli global. Why not defend yourself with a 19 inch stainless steel. Denzels striking good looks and amazing acting skills are definitely paying off by the millions. The book of eli is a stylized, ampedup, postapocalyptic action film riding on the dusty shoulders of denzel washington the road with swordfights. The book of eli the plot the story centers on a lone hero named eli denzel washington who must fight his way across the wasteland of post apocalyptic america to protect a sacred book that might hold the key to saving the future of humanity. In the late 1980s he left television and became one of the most popular movie stars. Washington s character is called eli, although i dont think he ever actually says that. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. In a postapocalyptic world hostile threats will lurk around every corner.
The image measures 1802 1418 pixels and was added on 3 september mila kunis stars as solara in warner bros. Hollywood has been known to pay older, wellestablished actors double digit salaries in the millions compared to their younger counterparts who are not as wellestablished or known. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Denzel washington in a world where it pays to be a loner the. Financial analysis of the book of eli 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and. One of my favourite films of the 21st century is the book of eli 2010 starring denzel washington.
I think the difference is you know, i mean maybe its not different, but theres the classic battle of good and evil in this. Eli star denzel washington donates to roswell boys and. He has multiple cars, houses, studios and many more. Denzel washington brings gravity, but overall the book of eli wont. He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding a substanceabuse problem. In 2010 washington starred in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable. Eli does not notice the car with the skeleton until he hears the sound of rattling metal. The actors own telling statement serves as the starting point for this new book, as screenwriter and film historian douglas brode combines elements of a traditional biography with the best qualities of an indepth filmography to produce an entirely new kind of celebrity tome. Oct 30, 2015 9 of denzel washington s highest paying film roles by venus lockett on october 30.
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