{"id":2522,"date":"2025-03-24T06:01:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T06:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/denzel-washington-why-he-calls-himself-a-theater-actor-first-not-hollywood\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T06:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T06:01:23","slug":"denzel-washington-why-he-calls-himself-a-theater-actor-first-not-hollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanggraloka.com\/id\/denzel-washington-why-he-calls-himself-a-theater-actor-first-not-hollywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Denzel Washington: Why He Calls Himself a Theater Actor First, Not Hollywood"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Washington [US], March 24 (ANI): The Oscar-winning actor
\n Denzel Washington
\n is presently appearing in a new Broadway production of Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’, co-starring with Jake Gyllenhaal.\n <\/p>\n

\n In a recent interview with People magazine, Washington discussed his perspective on his acting career and emphasized that he views himself as a theater actor primarily.\n <\/p>\n

\n When questioned about serving as a ”
\n Hollywood
\n Actor, Washington replied, “Could you please tell me what the definition of a
\n Hollywood
\n Actor? As for me, I hail from Mount Vernon, making me a ‘Mount Vernon actor.’ I\u2019m not sure about the rest.
\n Hollywood
\n ‘ means.”\n <\/p>\n

\n Washington, an Oscar winner for his performances in movies such as ‘Glory’ and ‘Training Day,’ stressed that acting on stage remains his true passion.\n <\/p>\n

\n \u201cI am primarily a theater actor who also works in film; it\u2019s not vice versa,\u201d he clarified, further stating, \u201cI started with theater where I honed my acting skills, rather than learning them through filmmaking.\u201d\n <\/p>\n

\n The actor playing Othello remarked that theater serves as an actor’s platform, while cinema belongs more to filmmakers.\n <\/p>\n

\n “As the curtain rises, no one can assist you,” he stated, as reported by People magazine.\n <\/p>\n

\n The production of ‘Othello’ in Washington is an actor’s ultimate aspiration, fueled by their long-standing admiration for the late James Earl Jones’ interpretation of the role.\n <\/p>\n

\n James Earl Jones served as my guiding light during my college years,” Washington stated, further mentioning, “He was the person I aspired to become.\n <\/p>\n

\n Collaborating with Gyllenhaal and director Kenny Leon during the production has been an exhilarating experience for Washington.\n <\/p>\n

\n “Now I understand much less,” he admitted, contemplating his previous understanding of the part.\n <\/p>\n

\n “He mentioned that back then, he believed himself to be all-knowing. However, he genuinely disliked that segment because he lacked the wisdom to comprehend it at the time,” he explained.\n <\/p>\n

\n The short-lived 15-week run of ‘Othello’ is presently underway at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre. (ANI)\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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