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John David Washington
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Son of actor Denzel Washington, he forged his own career after a past as a professional American football player. He starred in Spike Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman' (2018), for which he received praise, and led Christopher Nolan's science fiction blockbuster 'Tenet' (2020). Earlier he had stood out in HBO's series 'Ballers' (2015-2019). He starred in 'The Creator' (2023) and David O. Russell's 'Amsterdam' (2022). American actor identified with auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his physical presence and his dramatic range in productions by notable directors.
John David Washington
13 Movies
1 Series
Son of actor Denzel Washington, he forged his own career after a past as a professional American football player. He starred in Spike Lee's 'BlacKkKlansman' (2018), for which he received praise, and led Christopher Nolan's science fiction blockbuster 'Tenet' (2020). Earlier he had stood out in HBO's series 'Ballers' (2015-2019). He starred in 'The Creator' (2023) and David O. Russell's 'Amsterdam' (2022). American actor identified with auteur cinema and major productions, recognized for his physical presence and his dramatic range in productions by notable directors.
Movies
Plays Protagonist
Tenet
2020
Plays Joshua
The Creator
2023
Plays Ron Stallworth
BlacKkKlansman
2018
Plays Student in Harlem Classroom
Malcolm X
1992
Plays Harold Woodman
Amsterdam
2022
Producer
Plays Malcolm
Malcolm & Marie
2021
Plays Boy Willie
The Piano Lesson
2024
Plays Lt. Kelly
The Old Man & the Gun
2018
Plays Beckett
Beckett
2021
Plays Richard 'Bobo' Evans
Monster
2021
Plays Mahlik
Love Beats Rhymes
2017
Plays Dennis Williams
Monsters and Men
2018
TV Shows
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The Piano Lesson
Full Filmography
The Piano Lesson
Boy Willie
2024
Film
The Creator
Joshua
2023
Film
Amsterdam
Harold Woodman
2022
Film
Beckett
Beckett
2021
Film
Monster
Richard 'Bobo' Evans
2021
Film
Malcolm & Marie
Malcolm
2021
Film
Tenet
Protagonist
2020
Film
The Old Man & the Gun
Lt. Kelly
2018
Film
Monsters and Men
Dennis Williams
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John David Washington and where are they from?
John David Washington is 42 years old, born on July 28, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John David Washington?
John David Washington is best known for roles in Tenet, BlacKkKlansman, The Creator.
How many movies has John David Washington been in?
Over a 34-year career (since 1992), John David Washington has appeared in 13 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was John David Washington's first movie?
The career of John David Washington began with Malcolm X (1992).
What is John David Washington's most recent movie or series?
John David Washington's most recent release is The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision, which premiered on November 21, 2024.
What TV shows has John David Washington appeared in?
On television, John David Washington has appeared in Ballers, The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
John David Washington
1984-07-28 · Los Angeles, California, USA
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).