In 1995, Denzel Washington swore he’d never make another action movie because “it’s not acting”. He’s made 17 since then

Denzel Washington said in 1995, after making the submarine thriller *Crimson Tide*, that he disliked action films and would not make another, describing them as involving running and jumping rather than acting. The article highlights the gap between that remark and his subsequent career, in which he repeatedly took roles in action films while also earning acclaim for dramatic performances.

The article counts at least 15 later films with action scenes or action elements, including *Virtuosity*, released less than eight weeks after *Crimson Tide*, and the *Equalizer* trilogy. It also includes *Training Day* and *Gladiator II* in its tally, bringing the total to 17, while noting Washington has won two Academy Awards and has often described himself primarily as a stage performer.