Denzel Washington's character in Training Day was inspired by this corrupt LAPD cop

The real-life inspiration behind Denzel Washington's character in "Training Day" was one crooked individual.
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Denzel Washington’s ‘Training Day’ cop linked to real LAPD scandal

Denzel Washington’s Oscar-winning turn as Detective Alonzo Harris in 2001’s “Training Day” drew inspiration from disgraced LAPD officer Rafael Pérez, a central figure in the Rampart corruption scandal ...
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You Can Catch Denzel Washington's Oscar-Winning Performance on a New Streaming Site This September

Widely regarded as one of the finest performances of the 21st century, Denzel Washington's turn as the mean-spirited Detective Alonzo Harris in Training Day is a masterclass in acting, one that many ...

'Training Day': The Best Action Film of 2001 With Surprising Music Cameos

An Oscar-winning performance, wild casting changes, and surprise cameos explain why the film still stands out among 2001’s ...
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Ethan Hawke Opens Up About Losing The Oscar Race For Training Day (And What Denzel Washington Was ‘Right’ About)

This is a great way to look at the situation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I believe it was Denzel who said to me, ‘Don’t ...
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Ethan Hawke Explains Why His Training Day Screen Test With Denzel Washington Was ‘Really Difficult’ (And I Totally Get It)

Facing Denzel cold? Yeah, terrifying. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I came into the screen test and he just didn’t say one ...