Denzel Washington honours James Earl Jones as Broadway legend
Denzel Washington, legendary actor finest recognized for his highly effective performances in movies like Coaching Day and Gladiator II, has not too long ago shared a heartfelt tribute to James Earl Jones, calling him “one of the greatest actors ever to be on a Broadway stage.”
On April 7, 2025, all stars gathered to honour the lifetime of the long-lasting James Earl Jones at a particular occasion on the James Earl Jones Theatre in New York Metropolis.
Amongst these paying tribute have been Whoopi Goldberg and different well-known faces, all coming collectively to rejoice the exceptional actor who handed away in September 2024 on the age of 93.
Denzel, who’s at the moment performing in Othello on Broadway, shared how James Earl Jones, who performed the position in 1982, influenced his personal view of the theater.
He shared: “He was powerful, he was present, he was purposeful, he was humble.”
“He is not only the greatest African American actor; in my opinion, he is one of the greatest actors ever to be on a Broadway stage,” the actor added.
Whoopi, who voiced Shenzi in The Lion King alongside James, echoed Denzel’s reward for the legendary actor.
