In 1988, Denzel Washington bought a Colonial Revival house built in 1940; years later, it was sold for USD 4.445 million in 2019 | – USFTB
Denzel Washington invested USD 1.1 million in the beautiful Colonial Revival mansion that he bought in Los Angeles back in 1988. The stunning residence, which has a rich Hollywood history even before the famed actor bought it out, was resold by Washington and his wife, Pauletta, in 2000 for USD 1.9 million.
In 1988, Denzel Washington bought the stunning LA property
According to reports shared online by the Los Angeles Times, the property that Washington bought in 1988 was originally built and designed in 1940 by Paul Revere Williams, one of the biggest and pioneering African American architects who shaped mid-century Southern California luxury and designed homes for clients like Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, and Cary Grant.
About the interior of Denzel Washington’s former LA home
The iconic property, which spans two stories, covered 6,300 square feet on an expansive double lot spanning more than half an acre. The house was preserved to keep its 1940s charm alive, with the original moldings, built-in cabinetry, picture windows, and dual fireplaces in the living and family rooms, all still in their original places. The outer grounds across the entire property feature landscaped gardens, a swimming pool with a cabana, a koi pond, and a separate detached guest house.
The 1940s colonial Los Angeles home’s celebrity history
The 1940s home already had a rich Hollywood history before Washington. The first famed star who stayed in the LA home was Leon Errol. He was a popular and well-known comedian and actor for whom the house was originally built in 1940. Errol was best known for his work in ‘The Girl from Mexico,’ ‘Joe Palooka, Champ,’ ‘One Heavenly Night,’ and ‘The Invisible Man’s Revenge,’ among others.Next up, the house went under the ownership of William Holden and Brenda Marshall. The Oscar-winning actor and his actress wife lived in the home from 1947 to 1959. During their tenure in the house, they notably hosted the wedding reception for Ronald and Nancy Reagan there in 1952.
The LA home was resold at USD 4.445 million in 2019
The actor lived in the house with his wife, Pauletta, before selling the property for USD 1.9 million. (Image Credit: Movie still from the 2016 film Fences)
According to Mansion Global, in 2000, Washington sold the property to television writer-producer Brenda Hampton, who stayed in the house, renovated it, and later sold it herself in 2019. Originally, the sale value back in 2000 for the LA residence was USD 1.9 million; however, Brenda sold the space for USD 4.445 million back in 2019. Currently, no records of the current owner have been made publicly available.
Who is Denzel Washington?
Denzel Washington was born on December 28, 1954, in Mount Vernon, New York. His mother, Lennis ‘Lynne’ Lowe, was a beauty parlor owner, while his father, Denzel Hayes Washington Sr., was an ordained Pentecostal minister who worked multiple jobs. He started off his professional acting career in the late 1970s in theater after studying at Fordham University and the American Conservatory of Theater. He debuted in the entertainment industry with the TV film ‘Wilma,’ which was released in 1977. His feature film debut was in the comedy film ‘Carbon Copy’ from 1981. He worked in many minor roles; however, his breakthrough came with his role as Dr. Philip Chandler in the hit medical drama ‘St. Elsewhere.’ Some of his most well-known works over the years include ‘Glory,’ ‘Remember the Titans,’ ‘The Hurricane,’ ‘Man on Fire,’ the ‘Equalizer’ trilogy, and ‘Malcolm X.’On the work front, Washington last appeared on screen in the thriller film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’, which was released last year. It is based on a powerful music industry mogul who faces a life-or-death moral dilemma after his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped because of mistaken identity. The main target was his own son.DISCLAIMER: Figures presented in this article are derived from various public sources and are considered approximate unless explicitly noted. We may include direct input from celebrities or their teams when available. We are open to feedback at toientertainment@timesinternet.in.
