is one of the greatest actors in movie history. Even in films that are just average, his performances are always unforgettable. If someone tells you they’re not a Denzel fan, you should stop talking to them, because they clearly have horrible taste.
With upcoming films “Gladiator II” releasing Nov. 22 and new Spike Lee Joint “High and Low” in production, it doesn’t look like his streak is ending anytime soon. While Washington’s award-winning filmography is unquestioned, his lack of appearances in major sci-fi or comic book franchises means he doesn’t have a big time billion-dollar blockbuster on his resume.
But that doesn’t mean his roster isn’t chock full of box office hits. In case you’re curious about where his movies rank, we’ve done the work for you. According to , these are Denzel Washington’s top 20 films, per worldwide gross.
‘American Gangster’ - $269,755,430 ‘American Gangster’ - $269,755,430 The amazing thing about “American Gangster” is that it has so many quotable moments and everyone has their favorite. It’s why we keep coming back to it over and over. ‘Safe House’ - $208,076,205 ‘Safe House’ - $208,076,205 Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds isn’t a team we were expecting, but somehow their two different styles work in this fun, good vs.
evil action film. ‘Philadelphia’ - $206,678,440 ‘Philadelphia’ - $206,678,440 What makes Washington so fantastic in “Philadelphia” is how you can still discover some.
