Denzel Washington is pushing through a painful tongue injury that nearly severed half of it while preparing for his role as Othello on Broadway.

"Othello" is one of the most eagerly awaited Broadway revivals this season. Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in Shakespeare's classic. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.

Denzel Washington, Brian A. Moreland, Kenny Leon, Jake Gyllenhaal attend "Othello" cast Meet The Press at Tavern on the Green ...

The Broadway revival of William Shakespeare's classic play "Othello," starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, is ...

Denzel Washington, left, and Jake Gyllenhaal attend the "Othello" Broadway production media day at Tavern on the Green on ...

Denzel Washington has revealed that a recent tongue bite has left the acclaimed actor struggling to speak ahead of Broadway ...

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Denzel Washington has revealed he’s still struggling with his speech several months after nearly biting his tongue off.

Denzel Washington was expected to make the Best Supporting Actor shortlist for 'Gladiator II' but was notably left out.

Denzel Washington was not fazed by the Oscar nominations this year. The 70-year-old actor was not nominated for her performance in Gladiator II, but when asked about it in an interview with The New ...

Denzel Washington has opened up about sustaining a painful injury that is affecting his acting due to difficulty with his ...