{"product_id":"9781429938167","title":"Denzel Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003eHe blew critics away with his performance as a black infantryman in Glory, he stunned audiences with his powerful portrayal of Malcolm X, and he showed us a new kind of prejudice in his role as the homophobic lawyer in Philadelphia. Since then, Denzel Washington has continued to dazzle fans in films such as \u003ci\u003eDevil in a Blue Dress, The Pelican Brief,\u003c\/i\u003e and the remake of\u003ci\u003e The Bishop's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e, co-starring Whitney Houson. He currently commands upwards of $10 million per film, and has become an undeniable sex symbol for women the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStar biographer Chris Nickson takes you behind the scenes into the life and career of the chameleon actor, the superstar, and the family man, to give you the real essence of one of Hollywood's most talented stars. Learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat experience ignited his passion for acting\u003cbr\u003eHow his role as a black activist in\u003ci\u003e Cry Freedom\u003c\/i\u003e changed his career\u003cbr\u003eHow, despite his admitted infidelities, his marriage and family have supported him in his career\u003cbr\u003eWhy he vehemently resists the image of sex symbol\u003cbr\u003eWhy he doesn't view himself as a role model to African-American culture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with revealing details, this fascinating biography gets to the real heart of today's most versitile and exciting actor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47139275964656,"sku":"9781429938167","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781429938167_p0.jpg?v=1763751831","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781429938167","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}