Tuesday's announcement of Denzel Washington's Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his role in "Fences" makes him the only black actor to land seven Oscar nominations. This is a historic achievement for the 62-year-old as he holds the record for being the black actor who has earned the most Oscar nominations in history. Morgan Freeman comes in close with a total of five Oscar nods. It marks a significant moment as Washington stands out among a short but talented list of people of color who have been nominated for an Oscar throughout history. In honor of his nomination for his fictional role as former Negro Leagues baseball player Troy Maxson in "Fences," we've complied a list of the roles the two-time Oscar winning heartthrob has been nominated for over the years:
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