Denzel Washington is an American actor, director, and producer. He has won two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Tony Award. His first name, DENZEL, is a six-letter word that can be found in the crossword solution. NED is a three-letter word that is also part of the crossword solution and is likely a reference to his middle name, Earl. ROLE is a four-letter word that is part of the crossword solution and is likely a reference to his career as an actor.