New Harris Poll...Duke's Moving Up!

Quote from DukePilgrim

I'm a bit surprised at Denzil Washington at 1 . Whilst he is a good actor I wouldnt have thought he had that much of a following.

Denzil Washington is a good actor, but polled at No. 1? NAW!
Cheers - Jay

Denzel has made some stinkers lately. Not that he isn't a good actor, I just think it doesn't make sense he is number 1. Heck, I am not a huge Depp fan but I can see him being number 1 just because of the Pirate movies.

Great the fans of Duke and wait till we get closer to his 100 b-day. I bet there will be some kind of announcement about it and it may bolster his standings next year.

I think Denzel is a terrific actor. Man on Fire is my favorite from him. If you haven't had a chance to see it, you're missing out. I heard it said once, and it actually grew with me that he would make a good James Bond. However, all in all, I am really glad that Duke is still in the publics consience. Good thing all the way around.
Bo

I think Denzil is a good actor who has demonstrated over a long run in period that he can carry a number of roles and recently has been given bigger starring roles. I am just surprised he has that much of a following to push him up the list so much.

Mike

I thought you might enjoy going a little farther back with the Harris Poll, and John Wayne. Check out THIS thread.

Chester

Interesting reading Jim, and just proves the point.

Who is Denzil Washington? I am not joking. I have never heard of him before reading it here. I had heard of Gibson, Harrison Ford, Eastwood, etc., but I couldn't pick out Denzil Washington in a police lineup.

GSP

GSP, I bet you have heard of Denzel Washington and even seen him, you just don't remember who he is. Check [IMDB]Denzel Washington[/IMDB] out on IMDb. I bet you'll recognize him.

Mrs. C

I havent seen any of Denzel Washingtons movies, I checked out the link you provided Mrc Chester and he hasnt really done much of note film wise, so I like others on this site would question his number one status.

I have seen the movie "Glory" but guess I never read the credits. I just remember that the guy that played Ferris Bueller was the leading the Union troops.

GSP

Here's his film history to date

Th eoonly other biggie was Crimson Tide with Gene Hackman on the nuclear sub. As I say a good actor but not what I would consider a guy with a great fan following.

Mike

American Gangster (2007) (post-production) .... Frank Lucas

Deja Vu (2006) .... Doug Carlin
... aka Feline (Philippines: English title)
Inside Man (2006) .... Detective Keith Frazier
The Manchurian Candidate (2004) .... Ben Marco
Man on Fire (2004) .... Creasy
Out of Time (2003/I) .... Matthias Lee Whitlock
Antwone Fisher (2002) .... Dr. Jerome Davenport
John Q (2002) .... John Quincy Archibald
... aka John Q. (USA: poster title)
Training Day (2001) .... Alonzo
Remember the Titans (2000) .... Coach Herman Boone

The Hurricane (1999) .... Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter
The Bone Collector (1999) .... Lincoln Rhyme
The Siege (1998/I) .... Anthony 'Hub' Hubbard
He Got Game (1998) .... Jake Shuttlesworth
Fallen (1998) .... Det. John Hobbes
Mother Goose: A Rappin' and Rhymin' Special (1997) (TV) (voice) .... Humpty Dumpty/The Crooked Man
The Preacher's Wife (1996) .... Dudley
Courage Under Fire (1996) .... Lt. Colonel Nathaniel Serling
Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) .... Easy Rawlins
Virtuosity (1995) .... Lt. Parker Barnes
Crimson Tide (1995) .... Lt. Commander Ron Hunter
"Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child" (1995) TV Series .... Humpty Dumpty (unknown episodes)
Philadelphia (1993) .... Joe Miller
The Pelican Brief (1993) .... Gray Grantham
Much Ado About Nothing (1993) .... Don Pedro of Aragon
Malcolm X (1992) .... Malcolm X
... aka X (USA: poster title)
Jammin': Jelly Roll Morton on Broadway (1992) (TV) .... Narrator
Ricochet (1991) .... Nick Styles
Mississippi Masala (1991) .... Demetrius Williams
Mo' Better Blues (1990) .... Bleek Gilliam
Heart Condition (1990) .... Napoleon Stone

Glory (1989) .... Pvt. Trip
The Mighty Quinn (1989) .... Xavier Quinn
For Queen and Country (1988) .... Reuben James
"St. Elsewhere" .... Dr. Philip Chandler (6 episodes, 1982-1988)
- Split Decision (1988) TV Episode .... Dr. Philip Chandler
- Santa Claus Is Dead (1985) TV Episode .... Dr. Philip Chandler
- All About Eve (1983) TV Episode .... Dr. Philip Chandler
- Craig in Love (1983) TV Episode .... Dr. Philip Chandler
- Monday, Tuesday, Sven's Day (1983) TV Episode .... Dr. Philip Chandler
(1 more)
Cry Freedom (1987) .... Steve Biko
Baka: The People of the Rainforest (1987) (TV) .... Narrator
Power (1986) .... Arnold Billing
The George McKenna Story (1986) (TV) .... George McKenna
... aka Hard Lessons (USA: video title)
A Soldier's Story (1984) .... Pfc. Peterson
License to Kill (1984) (TV) .... Martin Sawyer
Carbon Copy (1981) .... Roger Porter

Flesh & Blood (1979) (TV) .... Kirk
Coriolanus (1979) .... Aedile/Roman Citizen/Volscian Citizen/Roman Soldier/Volscian Soldier
Wilma (1977) (TV) .... Robert Eldridge, age 18

Hi Jim

From that list from 1993-2000 the only really active ones are Tom Hanks,Mel Gibson and Harrison Ford.

Clint Eastwood has effectively moved to directing.

Sean Connery has claimed he is retired.

Tom Cruise although I am not fussed on him has to redeem himself big time if at all possible.

Julia Roberts !!!***!*! How and What did she do.

Give me Michelle Pffieffer any time!!

So in conclusion there is room at the top!

Mike

Do you know Mike,

How sad, I've never seen ONE of those films,

What did you say his name was??

Hi Keith

I am not far behind Ive seen Glory but couldnt tell you were he is.
Pelican Brief is with Julia Roberts. Crimson Tide Gene Hackman plays a mad as a hatter Captain and Denzil is the sane one.

The Siege I saw recently and I started Malcolm X and got bored.

I think he is Martha Washington cousin fifteen times removed

Mike