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Denzel Washington Pays Tribute to James Earl Jones: ‘He Was Who I Wanted to Be’
Denzel Washington pays tribute to the late James Earl Jones after his death.
One of Jones’ career highlights was his Tony Award-winning performance as Troy Maxson in the 1987 Broadway production of August Wilson ’s “Fences.” In 2016, Washington directed, produced, and starred in the film adaptation, which earned him Oscar nominations for best picture and actor, making him the first Black person to be nominated in both categories in the same year. The film, co-written and directed by Malcolm Washington, generated Oscar buzz after its premiere at Telluride. It stars John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts and Samuel L. Jackson.
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