John David Washington
Acting
Biography
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).
Filmography 28
Movies (17)
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision2024Self
The Piano Lesson2024Boy Willie
True Love: Making The Creator2023Self
The Creator2023Joshua
Amsterdam2022Harold Woodman
Beckett2021Beckett
Monster2021Richard 'Bobo' Evans
Covidwood2021Self
Malcolm & Marie2021Malcolm
Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’2020Self
Tenet2020Protagonist
The Old Man & the Gun2018Lt. Kelly
Monsters and Men2018Dennis Williams
BlacKkKlansman2018Ron Stallworth
Love Beats Rhymes2017Mahlik
Devil in a Blue Dress1995Boy with Toy Rifle (uncredited)
Malcolm X1992Student in Harlem Classroom
Shows (11)
Sherri2022Self - Guest
The Eisen Hour2021Self - Guest
Tamron Hall2019Self - Guest
Desus & Mero2019Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert2015
Ballers2015Ricky Jerret
The Late Late Show with James Corden2015Self - Guest
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors2014Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!2003Self - Guest
The Daily Show1996Self
LIVE with Kelly and Mark1988Self - Guest