From his start on the medical drama St Elsewhere, to his most recent global cinema hit Gladiator 2, actor Denzel Washington has brought an intensity, charisma and intelligence to all his roles, often elevating very average films into something more than the sum of their parts.
In a career spanning five decades, h has been rewarded handsomely by his peers with nine Oscar nominations for acting, and two wins to date. For RTÉ Arena, John Maguire looks back on his career - listen above.
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