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Born in Torrance, California, Denzel Whitaker is best known for his award-winning role in The Great Debaters, performing opposite of his two namesakes, Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker. Numerous film and television shows list Denzel’s name including fan favorites: Black Panther, Cut Throat City, The Purge TV series, Warrior, U Shoot Videos?, All That and Training Day.

In 2011, Denzel simultaneously began developing his skillset behind the camera as a filmmaker. Since then, he’s garnered millions of views in the music video space, worked 5 years at Cartoon Network as an editor and illustrator on hits shows including Boondocks and Black Dynamite, and is a published fashion photographer. 

His latest film brand new, is a deeply personal drama that showcases Denzel’s many hats as a co-writer, co-director, co-editor, and stars Denzel himself. The film’s debut World Tour was met with immense success, including an Audience Award for Best International short and five additional nominations.

Denzel is a dynamic, young filmmaker with a unique voice and a burning desire to tell stories about people of color we haven’t seen before.