Denzel Washington‘s filmography speaks for itself, but that’s not to say he has made all the right moves in selecting roles, as shown by his regret in turning down a 2007 thriller Since starting his acting career in 1975, Denzel Washington has starred in many acclaimed roles, and some of his most career-defining movies include Malcolm X (1992) and The Equalizer (2014). He is also one of the actors who holds the record for most combined Oscar nominations across his career, having won twice out of 10 nominations.