Along with Tom Hanks and Leonardo di Caprio (parts 1 and 2), Denzel Washington has long been one of my favourite actors. The two-time Oscar winner has been making quality films since the 1980s and at 62, is as prolific as ever. The New York star will probably lose out to Casey Affleck in the Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards tonight, but he really was astonishing in Fences. As good a performance as you will see (and kudos to Viola Davis who is incredible too). How many of the films below can you work out?
1.(1980s)
2. (1980s)
3. (1990s)
4. (1990s)
5. (1990s)
6. (1990s)
7. (1990s)
8. (2000s)
9. (2000s)
10. (2000s)
11. (2000s)
12. (2010+)
Answers below
1. Cry Freedom (1987)
2. Glory (1989)
3. Malcolm X (1992)
4. Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
5. Philadelphia (1993)
6. Courage Under Fire (1996)
7. The Hurricane (1999)
8. Remember the Titans (2000)
9. Training Day (2001)
10. Antwone Fisher (2002)
11. Man on Fire (2004)
12. Unstoppable (2010)
Alex Raphael 
11/12 missed Antoine Fisher (never saw it) 🙂
I haven’t seen it either. Great score btw. Did you see the Oscars live yesterday? They really pushed the envelope on it 😛
Perfect score which I guess is a tribute to Mr Washington himself. Be hopeful Alex, it’s a tight race but I think Washington will get it. Albeit Affleck winning is the most probable upset of the night, I have faith.
I really wanted him to but he has twice before I guess. Did you watch it live? Apart from the massive mix up, what else surprised you?
I was surprised by Arrival winning sound. I was thinking Hacksaw Ridge might get some tech awards so I was even more surprised and thrilled immediately after when Best Sound Editing was given to Hacksaw Ridge allowing Kevin O’Connell finally to win for his 21st nomination. I thought it was a tight race but I really thought the Academy would put Washington into the Three Times Club. Judging by his face I think he’d been hoping to but Affleck was always a chance of causing an upset and delivered an excellent performance.
Did I read that right? His first win after 21 nominations?
Yep. He thanked his Mum who had passed away. Don’t know when but couldn’t help wondering if he’d won an earlier nomination would she have been alive to see it.
I’m sure she always knew he’d get it 🙂
I like to think she was watching him from up there.
8/12 was my score.
If this were a dissertation, you’d have got a first 😎. I can’t believe they messed up the envelope!
Thanks. Yep that mix up is sure going down in history.
10 out of 12. I never saw “Cry Freedom” and I forgot the title of number 12.
I really enjoyed Unstoppable. It’s a really fun movie to watch on TV. That’s a great score.
I am going to try and see “Unstoppable” in the near future.
Thank you.
Hope you like it 🙂
I got 4. I love him too! How disappointing. I’m going to bone up on my DW film knowledge. Great quiz. I’m hoping one day you’ll rig, I mean post one I can ace. You might not know this but I’m a bit of an expert on all the Godfather movies 😜 I’ve also seen every Arnold Schwarzenegger movie ever made, and I never tell white lies. Wow, you’re really cute.
Why thank you. Maybe I can do one in The Walking Dead when I’ve caught up.
I’ll check back in 2020
Cheeky! Ha