India, March 24 -- American actor Denzel Washington has built an illustrious career in the film industry, earning critical acclaim and commercial success over several decades. However, despite his achievements in Hollywood, the 70-year-old actor remains deeply connected to his roots in Mount Vernon, New York, and does not identify himself as a typical "Hollywood actor."

During an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, Denzel, who has been part of iconic films such as Training Day, Malcom X and Philadelphia, dismissed the notion of being labeled a Hollywood star, emphasising his hometown identity instead. He stated, "What's the definition of a Hollywood actor? Myself, I'm from Mount Vernon, so I'm a 'Mount Vernon actor.' I don't know what 'Holl...