Denzel Washington bit his tongue ‘almost half-off’, says it’s ‘affecting my speech’

Oscar winner, 70, reveals he's struggling to act after almost biting off tongue

Denzel Washington almost bit off his tongue – and it’s actually affecting his acting (Picture: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Oscar-winning movie star Denzel Washington has revealed a gruesome injury that is impacting his craft. The 70-year-old Hollywood veteran’s next role is Othello on Broadway, where he’ll star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. However, running lines has proven rather difficult after Denzel almost bit his tongue…

Denzel Washington, 70, Struggling to Speak Amid Shakespeare Play Run After Nearly Biting His Tongue Half Off: 'It's Affecting My Speech'

Academy Award winner Denzel Washington said he nearly bit his tongue in half a few months ago.

In addition to appearances in films, Denzel Washington is particularly enthusiastic about the theatre. However, the rehearsal for a new play is currently limited. The 70-year-old injured himself by the tongue.

With "The Equalizer" Denzel gained cult status in Washington – a word that is currently unspeakable to him. The reason: just as bizarre as painful.

Denzel Washington apparently seriously injured himself six months ago. The actor had a bizarre accident that "nearly bit off half of his tongue" and he still notices it in his speech.

If you ever bite your tongue, you know how much it hurts. Two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington apparently even makes his swollen tongue work on stage.