Denzel Washington & Denzel Hayes Washington Sr.

Denzel Washington is Hollywood royalty, but did you know he gets his strong presence from his dad, Denzel Hayes Washington Sr.? Born on December 28, 1954, Denzel Jr. grew up in Mount Vernon, New York, watching his father lead a church as a Pentecostal minister. Their resemblance is unreal—they share the same intense gaze and commanding aura that makes heads turn.

Denzel Jr. has crushed it in his acting career with performances in movies like “Training Day,” which snagged him an Oscar in 2001, and “Malcolm X,” in which he brought history to life. In 2024, he honored his dad’s spiritual legacy by becoming a licensed minister himself.