In a world that thrives on labels, Denzel Washington refuses to be boxed in as just another “Hollywood actor.”Bill Whitaker of “60 Minutes” used the term during a recent interview for CBS Sunday Morning about Washington’s new role in Broadway’s “Othello.

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:”

In response, Whitaker said that his understanding of a “Hollywood actor” is someone who’s had “great success on film.” However, this only prompted Denzel to further dispute the claim, setting the record straight about his career journey.