Washington, March 24 -- Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington is currently starring in a new Broadway revival of Shakespeare's 'Othello' alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.

According to People magazine, in a recent interview, Washington shared his thoughts on his acting career and why he considers himself a theatre actor first.

When asked about being a "Hollywood actor," Washington responded, "What's the definition of a Hollywood actor? Myself, I'm from Mt. Vernon, so I'm a 'Mt. Vernon actor.' I don't know what 'Hollywood' means."

Washington, who has won Oscars for his work in films like 'Glory' and 'Training Day,' emphasized that he is a stage actor at heart.

"I'm a stage actor who does film; it's not the other way around," he explain...