Solara is a willing disciple, entranced by elis words and stories about before. Even the ads show only the back of denzel washingtons head with a fuzzy afro. Denzel washingtons character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. We take a look at denzel washingtons net worth, estimated salary for 20192020 and movie actors recent earnings here. What specific attributes make denzel washington a good. Young denzel started work early in the beauty parlor where one day a woman known as a seer in their community wrote on a piece of paper that he would. Denzel washington and director antoine fuqua have developed quite a working relationship, starting 15 years ago with training day which earned washington an. The four types of denzel washington movies fivethirtyeight. Denzel washington and his son team up with the hughes brothers to make duration. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert hughes.
Denzel washington biography inevitably one of hollywoods a list actors, denzel washington could have easily enjoyed the privilege and counted days when he would gain another oscar. The book of eli 2010 book of eli carnegie gary oldman hero chain. Carnegie becomes interested in eli when he learns the man is carrying a book that may hold the key to mankinds survival. The book of eli, with denzel washington, is a fantastic movie to own. Interview with denzel washington, who plays eli in the book of eli 1. The name of his father is denzel hayes washington sr.
Jan 01, 2007 by denzel washington from posted on jan 1, 2007 one of my favorite verses of the bible says, train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Oldman will play the films villain, a despot of a small and pathetic town, whos determined to get a hold of elis book, a book that may save mankind. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. But one man named carnegie gary oldman, the head of a makeshift town of thieves and gunmen, is committed to getting possession of the book, as he. Im watching it again right now, just got to the part where he shoots the cat, and had to stop. In 2010 washington starred in the postapocalyptic action drama the book of eli and collaborated again with scott on the action thriller unstoppable. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie. In the movie the book of eli we discover at the end that the bible eli has been carrying the entire movie is written in braille. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe. Song panoramic from the book of eli instrumental artist nostromo pilots.
Denzel washington address, contact number of denzel washington. The book of eli 2010 financial information the numbers. Denzel washington net worth 2020 salary per movie earnings. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller. Denzel washington went up against gene hackman for command of a nuclear submarine in the 1995 film crimson tide. Usually a films title offers at least a clue as to what its about. His latest films, the book of eli and 2 guns each earned mr. Was denzel washington suppose to be blind in the movie the. I want to order a coffee mug that says eli s cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, 1 and two academy awards.
In 1982, washington made his first appearance in the medical drama st. He has directed his first movie antwone fisher in 2002. The film was an adaptation of the offbroadway play a. The book of eli dvd 2009 this is probably one of the most highly underrated movies of 2010 due to the overwhelming surge of 3d films brought on by avatar which was out around the same time of this film. His bible is written in braille, which is that dotanddash language books and signs meant for blind persons are written in.
Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics as they tell their lifechanging stories of mentorship. Sep, 2017 a free inside look at the denzel group salary trends based on 1 salaries wages for 1 jobs at the denzel group. He has received two golden globe awards, one tony award, and two academy awards. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west. Apr 29, 2018 denzel washington went up against gene hackman for command of a nuclear submarine in the 1995 film crimson tide. One of his directed movie fences was given by academy award for best picture. Denzel is a perfect definition of the lucrativeness of the business of making movies. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other people. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller training day 2001.
This picture is one big waste of time, including that of the actors and those in the audience who pay to see it. See more ideas about the book of eli, denzel washington and movies. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli then evolves into a chase as eli disappears into the wilds with solara in tow, pursued by carnegie and his heavy metal thugs led by the giant redridge, romes ray stephenson. Bare minimum base salary, because would denzel washington excuse me, academy award winner denzel washington roll out of bed for less. Besides working with known directors, he has also directed a few movies too. As of 2020, american actor denzel washington has an. Does this imply that he is blind and has been living completely by faith his entire life or is the punchline of the movie that he is the simply the last living man on earth who can read braille. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neo western action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. The book of eli opens with denzel washingtons eli murdering a cat, but by the end its the film that. The book of eli boasts an impressive supporting cast including mila kunis, michael gambon dumbledore from harry potter, ray stevenson punisher.
Financial analysis of the book of eli 2010 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and. Jan 16, 2010 the book of eli 2010 official trailer denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd duration. The book of eli bts elis mission 2010 denzel washington, mila kunis movie hd a postapocalyptic tale, in which a lone man fights his. The book of eli 2010 denzel washington killcount youtube. Major hollywood studios are prepared to pay the most popular stars whatever they want if it. Denzel washington was born in mount vernon in the state of new york. March 10, 2010 in honor of last sundays oscars, heres a movie that should be honored at next years ceremony but, given that sandra bullock just won best actress for blind side, clearly wont be. Asked in denzel washington how much money does denzel washington make for a movie. Jan 31, 2010 denzel washington s character eli is blind in the movie book of eli. In his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. Its not the coolest, deepest, or most badass postapocalyptic.
He has received three golden globe awards, a tony award, and two academy awards. Denzel washington has been a staple of movies for decades. Hes been sailing through performances on both the screen and the broadway stage. Denzel washington is a successful actor director and producer. So when you bug out, or stay home, decide what things are most important outside of the essentials required to live and sustain survival. He was born on december 28, 1954, as denzel hayes washington jr. The book of eli 2010 movie props, costumes and wardrobe from the movie skip to navigation press enter.
He starred as private first class melvin peterson in the drama a soldiers story 1984. Escore rank 5 top attributes talented, intelligent escore is a celebrity appeal ranking, comprised of 46 separate personality. Denzel washington on when the work pays off cbs news. Washington pens the introduction for the stories of more than 70 of americas leading personalities in theatre, sports, business, and politics. The role proved to be the breakthrough in his career. I want to order a coffee mug that says elis cat oil on it for my son, sgt eli jordan patterson. Its that he can somehow still get studios to pay him so well when the hollywood. Denzel washington doesnt think of the magnificent seven. Denzel washington was also recently seen wearing prescription glasses and chubbing up to star along side john travolta in tony scotts remake of the taking of pelham 1 2 3. Salaries posted anonymously by the denzel group employees. Book of eli denzel washington on the spirituality of the.
Put aside the mousemeat and chew on paul macinness condensed version. Washington plays a survivor who must fend off gangs and a brutal tyrant in this desolate wasteland. Salaries posted anonymously by eli global employees. The book of eli by albert hughes, allen hughes albert. Leading the pack is denzel washington, who is nominated for best actor in the august wilson playadaptation fences. A free inside look at eli global salary trends based on 21 salaries wages for 18 jobs at eli global. He got his two academy awards as a best supporting actor for glory and best actor for training day in 2001.
New out this week in uk cinemas is the hughes brothers book of eli, a postapocalyptic tale in which a lone warrior, denzel washington fights his way across the wastelands of america in order to protect the sacred book of eli that holds the secrets to saving the future of humanity. Book of eli is a wake up call for originality in both secular and christian movies. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson. The history of the postwar world is explained along the way, as is the importance of elis task. In a previous teaser poster, eli was portrayed with a samurai sword. Denzel washington net worth 2020 salary house cars. Denzels script selection continues to improve grant j. All of that aside, however, its denzel washington himself that makes us scratch our heads. The bad guy character in the movie named carnegie classic played by gary oldman was a book collector of sorts who pursued eli until the bitter end. Denzel washington is an american actor who made his feature film debut in carbon copy 1981. Want to know what denzels costar, mila kunis is wearing during the book of eli. See more ideas about the book of eli, elis, denzel washington. How much money did denzel washington make in book of eli.
He subsequently portrayed a rogue cia agent in south africa in the spy thriller safe house 2012 before giving an oscarnominated performance in flight 2012 as a heroic airplane pilot hiding a substanceabuse problem. Denzel washington finds next midlevel grosser observer. The story revolves around eli, a nomad in a postapocalyptic world, who is told by a voice to deliver his copy of a mysterious book to a safe location on the west coast of. In terms of boxoffice performance, hes one of the most impressive actors ever. Things will be bleak, but at least you can follow denzel washington around as he wanders the parched landscape with floods of gravitas, occasionally engaging in awesomely staged silhouettemelees with bands of barbarian thugs. Denzel washington interview the book of eli collider collider. Oct 03, 2006 in his debut as an author, denzel washington shares his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life. Best supporting actor for the historical war drama film glory 1989 and best actor for his role as corrupt detective alonzo harris in the crime thriller training day 2001.
Read the the book of eli movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. A free inside look at the denzel group salary trends based on 1 salaries wages for 1 jobs at the denzel group. Denzel washington in oakley sunglasses from the book of eli. Apr 14, 2020 denzel washington salary paid per movie. Yes, he was alone in bringing the book of eli to within striking. At the very end, when the camera zooms in on eli as he sits at the table on the ship, you can clearly see his eyes are covered by a white film, a. Upgrade to a letterboxd pro account to add your favorite services to this listincluding any service and country pair listed on justwatchand to enable oneclick filtering by all your favorites powered by justwatch. The book of eli bts elis mission 2010 denzel washington, mila. Denzels striking good looks and amazing acting skills are definitely paying off by the millions.
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