John David Washington
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jul 28, 1984 (age 42)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 29
John David Washington (born July 28, 1984) is an American actor and former American football running back. He shifted to an acting career like his father, Denzel Washington and mother, Pauletta Washington. In 2015, he started with the HBO comedy series Ballers and his role in BlacKkKlansman (2018) brought him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. After seeing Washington's work in BlacKkKlansman, well-renowned director Christopher Nolan hand-picked him to anchor his thriller film Tenet (2020). Since then, Washington has also starred in Malcolm & Marie (2021), Amsterdam (2022) and The Creator (2023).
Known for
Filmography
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
2024Movie
Self
The Piano Lesson
2024Movie
Boy Willie
True Love: Making The Creator
2023Movie
Self
The Creator
2023Movie
Joshua
Amsterdam
2022Movie
Harold Woodman
Sherri
2022TV
Self - Guest
Beckett
2021Movie
Beckett
Monster
2021Movie
Richard 'Bobo' Evans
Covidwood
2021Movie
Self
Malcolm & Marie
2021Movie
Malcolm
The Eisen Hour
2021TV
Self - Guest
Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’
2020Movie
Self
Tenet
2020Movie
Protagonist
The Tamron Hall Show
2019TV
Self - Guest
Desus & Mero
2019TV
Self, Self - Illustrious Guest
The Old Man & the Gun
2018Movie
Lt. Kelly
Monsters and Men
2018Movie
Dennis Williams
BlacKkKlansman
2018Movie
Ron Stallworth
Love Beats Rhymes
2017Movie
Mahlik
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015TV
Ballers
2015TV
Ricky Jerret
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015TV
Self - Guest
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014TV
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003TV
Self - Guest
The Daily Show
1996TV
Self
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995Movie
Boy with Toy Rifle (uncredited)
Malcolm X
1992Movie
Student in Harlem Classroom
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988TV
Self - Guest
Mime
Movie