Denzel Washington Extends Record as Most-Nominated Black Actor
Denzel Washington remains the Oscars’ most nominated Black actor thanks to his performance in The Tragedy of Macbeth.
Washington Record
9 Acting nominations
1 Producer nomination
2 Acting Oscars (lead and supporting)
The star of the Joel Coen-directed and -written Shakespearean adaptation earned Washington a best actor nomination, his 10th overall at the Academy Awards.
This extends the record he already held as the most nominated Black actor ever.
Eight of his previous nominations are for acting, including best actor and best supporting actor nominations for Cry Freedom, Glory, Malcolm X, The Hurricane, Training Day, Flight, Fences and Roman J. Israel, Esq.
He was also recognized for his role as a producer when Fences earned a best picture nomination.
