Denzel Washington will be honored at 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Two-time Golden Globe Award-winner Denzel Washington will be honored with the 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards. Lorenzo Soria, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), made the announcement.
Soria stated, “Washington’s long and storied career is earmarked by his countless roles in front and behind the camera. It is the HFPA’s privilege to honor his contributions to the entertainment industry with the Cecil B. DeMille Award.”
Washington’s achievements as a performer and a filmmaker have earned him seven Golden Globe Award nominations in two categories. He’s also the recipient of two Academy Awards, two Emmy nominations, one Tony Award, one Bafta Award, one NAACP Image Award, and a Grammy nomination for his narration of the legend of “John Henry.”
Washington’s most recent on screen appearance was in “The Equalizer,” directed by Antoine Fuqua. In his upcoming project, he plays the role of Robert McCall, a veteran covert operative who seeks “The Magnificent Seven.” Chris Pratt and Ethan Hawke also star.
The HFPA Board of Directors chooses recipients of the award. The Cecil B. DeMille Award is given annually to a talented individual who has made an incredible impact on the world of entertainment. Recent recipients include George Clooney (2015), Woody Allen (2014), Jodie Foster (2013), Morgan Freeman, (2012), Robert De Niro (2011), Martin Scorsese (2010), Steven Spielberg (2009), Warren Beatty (2007), Anthony Hopkins (2006), Robin Williams (2005), and Michael Douglas (2004).
The 2016 Golden Globe Awards will air on NBC, January 10, 2016.