Denzel Washington is a director.
Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. ( born December 28 , 1954 ) is an American actor , director , and producer . In 2002 , Washington made his directorial debut with biographical film Antwone Fisher . His second directorial effort was The Great Debaters , released in 2007 . Washington 's third directorial effort , Fences , starring himself and Viola Davis , was released on December 16 , 2016 .