Denzel Washington has too many accolades to list — but don’t call him a “Hollywood actor.” “What's the definition of a Hollywood actor?” Washington, 70, said on the Sunday, March 23, broadcast of CBS Sunday Morning.

Audiences worldwide know Denzel Washington because of his Oscar-worthy performances in Malcolm X, A Soldier’s Story, Fences and more. But the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient actually got his roots on stage, which he explained was another reason why you can’t call him a “Hollywood actor:”

During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning on March 23, accomplished actor Denzel Washington said that he doesn't consider himself a Hollywood actor.