Denzel Washington has won 2 Oscars (Academy Awards).

Quick Scoop: Denzel and the Oscars

  • Total Oscar wins: 2 (both for acting).
  • Total Oscar nominations: 9–10, depending on how the count is rounded in different sources, but all agree on 2 wins.
  • Categories he’s won in:
    • Best Supporting Actor – “Glory” (1989).
* Best Actor – “Training Day” (2001).

Mini timeline

  1. Late 1980s: Breakthrough Oscar win for “Glory” as Best Supporting Actor.
  1. Early 2000s: Second Oscar for “Training Day” as Best Actor, cementing his status as a top leading man.

In current film discussions and forums, Denzel is often called one of the few “two-time Oscar greats,” frequently cited alongside other legends for his longevity and consistent nominations across decades.

TL;DR: If you’re just counting the trophies, Denzel Washington has 2 Oscars.

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