What was the name of Denzel Washington's character on the TV show "St. Elsewhere"?

The name of Denzel Washington's character on the 1982 - 1988 TV show "St. Elsewhere" was Dr. Philip Chandler. As Denzel Washington began his professional career in acting, he landed his first major acting role as Dr. Philip Chandler in the television series "St. Elsewhere."

In his role on this American TV medical drama series, Dr. Chandler (Washington) worked at St. Eligius Hospital. It was located in a low-income area of Boston, MA. Rundown for years, the facility had the nickname 'St. Elsewhere' because of its reputation as a final dumping ground for patients in need. Dr. Chandler and others were asked to perform their jobs in an irreverent, sometimes hilarious, and often controversial work setting. Over six seasons, the staff tried their best to address patients with AIDS, drug addictions, infidelity issues, and rape. They also helped people facing death including several key characters.

Since being on "St. Elsewhere", Washington has won two Oscars (for "Training Day" and "Glory") and has been nominated for three more (including one for portraying an American icon in "Malcolm X"). He has also starred in other acclaimed movies such as "Philadelphia", "The Hurricane" (for which he won a Golden Globe) and "American Gangsters". In 1996, he had the honor of being named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”. The magazine gave him the honor after looking at his entire persona including his "wit, style, and intelligence.”