Denzel Washington Quietly Broke A Major Shakespeare Movie Record 3 Years Ago

Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth made Denzel Washington the first actor in 31 years to be nominated for a Shakespearean role at the Academy Awards.

November 2, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Kevin Richards

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