Ok i was watching Hancock the other day with a few friends and the debate began on who was the best black male actor a few names flew around Will Smith,Denzel,Cuba Gooding,Samuel L,Terrence Howard,Jamie Foxx,Wes Snipes,Eddie Murphy,Ving Rhames,Don Cheadle amongst many it went down to Will and Denzel i went for Will because he could act as a beggar and still make a good movie, he is a bit more versatile Denzel is good too but his roles are just too similar and niche at times. So who do y'all go for Will, Denzel or any other black male actor out there

it got to be denzel washington he is such a telented and gifted actor, and he
do not do shits movies his movie are great
will smith is also a very good actor
but denzel is a classy actor,and his acting is just amazing.
I love watching his films
hat off to him.
I rank he as an excellent first-class actor

First of first, Hancock should never, ever, ever be used to judge anyone's acting skills. All the freaking actors looked like they phoned their performance in.

Second of first, It's Mr. Denzel Washington, thank you very much.

Third of first, Will Smith to Denzel Washington? Willy boy to Mr. Denzel Washington? Fresh Prince to Mr. Denzel Washington? What an insult on Mr. Denzel Washington!!

When Mr. Denzel Washington was dazzling us in movies like Cry Freedom and Glory, Willy Nilly was still in his multi-colored knickerbocker whining about how parents just don't understand.


When Mr. Denzel Washington was captivating us in movies like Malcolm X, Willy Willy was moving to a town called Bel-air


Then there was Training Day, Antwone Fisher, John Q, Remember the Titans, Mr. Pinkett was busy fighting Aliens and Aliens and more Aliens.


Secondly. . . There is no secondly! Comparing The Fresh Prince with Mr. Denzel Washington is sacrilege!

For me to even put their names in the same sentence, I feel I must pay penance.

*Gets down on Knees*

Oh Forgive me Mr. Washington. I was led astray by OP.
Oh Forgive OP Mr. Washington, for he knows not he is doing.
Hum! Hum! Hum!



*Gets up*
OP be more careful next time. Seriously.

Umm, that was a force!!^^^^

@topic, they act different roles entirely. Will smith does the comedy part while Denzel does the whatchamacallit, heroic/disciplinarian thingy. Denzel is no doubt very talented and classy, he doesn't do the childish thingy but sometimes, childishness appeals to some people. I respect Denzel a lot but if his movie and a movie by will smith comes out at d same time, I would wanna see will first. . . Cuz he's funny. Denzel is umm. .lemme not call him boring. .his movies are meant for older minds, would not really appeal to a teen. But over all, I think Denzel is a better actor probably cuz he's older, will is like a son to him.

Denzel Washington.

~I'll PIck Denzel Anyday . . even thu am slightly biased . . i love hiim to bits!!

chiogo:

Denzel is umm. .let me not call him boring. .his movies are meant for older minds, would not really appeal to a teen. But over all, I think Denzel is a better actor probably because he's older, will is like a son to him.

meant for older mind? hmmmmmmm I guess am a teen with a older mind
cause i really do enjoy his films

I agree with Chiogo that there is a certain appeal to Will Smith esp. with people like me who love comedy. But when it comes to who the better actor is, well, I would say undoubtedly Denzel. This guy's skills have been outstanding all through the years.( Remember the first time I saw him: in " Carbon Copy " alongside George Segal back in the day ).
         Don't think I've seen any flick in which Denzel's acting wasn't top notch.

Still, thumbs up to the others - Samuel L. Jackson, Eddie Murphy, Chris (Tucker & Rock), Lawrence Fishburne, Jamie Fox, T. Howard, Martin Lawrence, The Wayans bros, Wesley Snipes, Cuba Gooding Jnr., Morris Chestnut, Shemar Moore, Taye Diggs etc

Denzel Washington is always convincing in his roles, but that could be because he always acts the same characters (1) a righteous man of impeccable integrity. (2) More recently, an arrogant and persuasive master criminal. Will Smith is similar, but he's beginning to show some range by playing atypical roles in movies like the Pursuit Of Happyness really well.

As an actor, Denzel Washington is probably very slightly better because of his age. As a movie star, Will Smith wipes the floor with Denzel Washington. Will Smith is the hottest movie star right now, black or white.

Its obviously Denzel Washington, Most of Will Smith's movies are over hyped, mediocre & don't always live up to expectations!

saintkola:

Its obviously Denzel Washington, Most of Will Smith's movies are over hyped, mediocre & don't always live up to expectations!

Chei

na my boyfriend u dey cuss like this oh

My dad is a better actor o!!

And yes I am talking about Denzel.

HR.hotness:

Chei

na my boyfriend u dey cuss like this oh

saintkola:

Its obviously Denzel Washington, Most of Will Smith's movies are over hyped, mediocre & don't always live up to expectations!

nice input

Thanks rubi

saintkola:

Thanks rubi

You welcome

saintkola:

Its obviously Denzel Washington, Most of Will Smith's movies are over hyped, mediocre & don't always live up to expectations!

May the Almighty God Bless you more and More. I'll go one further and say his movies NEVER live up to the hype.

Sure Will Smith is a Movie Star and can wipe the floor with whomever but Mr. Denzel Washington is an actor. . . an artiste if you please. I'd take the glory of the latter over the former any day, thank you very much!


Oh one more thing. . . you know what's forced? Will Smith's Comedic talents (and I use the word talent in the loosest term possible). Put him in the league of Martin Lawrence and Chris Turker. . . then we'll have a valid comparison.

Denzel Washington for the win.

i don't care too much about denzal but i like will smith

CH3COO:

Denzel Washington for the win.

for sure always

What a question

If I were Denzel I'd be insulted to even be compared to Will Smith

Will is a cool person but hardly a great actor

KarmaMod:

What a question

If I were Denzel I'd be insulted to even be compared to Will Smith

Will is a cool person but hardly a great actor

thank u

Lmao SiSiKill I just read your post and I completely agree hahaha

I hate martin Lawrence though, I dont find him amusing at all.

Well said karma!

Seems like i am the only Will Smith fan here oh well although i find some posts rather amusing some say Will only does comedies? Gosh whats comedic about Enemy of the State? Ali,Independence Day,I am Legend,The Pursuit of Happyness

Denzel is too stereotyped for my liking all his films are just too damn similar

saintkola:

Its obviously Denzel Washington, Most of Will Smith's movies are over hyped, mediocre & don't always live up to expectations!

Besides Tom Cruise i dont know of too many other actors who's films have smashed box office records not even Denzel i think you should stick to Nollywood or is it Igbowood

Don't get me wrong, i'm a fan of Will Smith but the fact is Denzel Washington is way better! Whoever told you Will's movies smashed box offices? rofl

A-40:

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Besides Tom Cruise i don't know of too many other actors who's films have smashed box office records not even Denzel i think you should stick to Nollywood or is it Igbowood

Obviously you don't know that many actors

as for smashed box office. So what? Adm Sandler also has smash hits in the box office, that doesnt mean he's a good actor.

It's about Quality not Quantity.

@saintkola
I would not even argue this please go and do your research and compare Will's films to Denzel's film and come back and tell me who sold more

@KarmaMod
Please rewind THAT!! You dont know squat about movies to compare Will Smith to Adam Sandler in the box office what an outlandish comparison!!

A-40:

@KarmaMod
Please rewind THAT!! You don't know squat about movies to compare Will Smith to Adam Sandler in the box office what an outlandish comparison!!

Not even gonna take your ridiculous posts seriously. Obviously you;re a typical Nigerian that believes once someone sells alot more than the other it's because they are a better actor than one.

Ice Cube's movies makes alot of money as well. Are you gonna start comparing him to Denzel too? Abeg go and sit down.

@KarmaMod
Trouble dey sleep yanga come wake am .Are you american or what does where i come from have to do with anything? you are obviously retarded because if you are not you would respect my opinion and state yours instead of talking smack.I rate Will higher than Denzel because of his versatility and ability to play any role perfectly if you have a problem with that then who cares?

Give yourself a break A-40! Itz OUTLANDISH to compare Will to Denzel.

saintkola:

Give yourself a break A-40! Itz OUTLANDISH to compare Will to Denzel.

Poor boy is drunk

went even as far as mentioning Cuba Gooding Jnr. Lmfao. That retard whom the whole world believes should have his pity Oscar taken away from him.

KarmaMod:

Poor boy is drunk

went even as far as mentioning Cuba Gooding Jnr. Lmfao. That retard whom the whole world believes should have his pity Oscar taken away from him.

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