Denzel Washington follows in Jack Lemmon's footsteps when it comes to the Oscars

Denzel Washington, Oscar-nominated for the title role in “Roman J. Israel, Esq.,” has an Academy Awards profile that parallels Jack Lemmon's in many ways. Here’s a by-the-numbers rundown:

2, 8 – Number of Oscars and nominations, respectively, that Washington, 63 — up for lead actor this year —...