Denzel Washington has worked solely as a banker his entire life.
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 . Washington 's third directorial effort , Fences , starring himself and Viola Davis , was released on December 16 , 2016 . The Cecil B. DeMille Award is an honorary Golden Globe Award bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for `` outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment '' .