John David Washington
Acting
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
Acting28
movieThe Piano Lesson
2024
Boy Willie
movieThe Creator
2023
Joshua
movieAmsterdam
2022
Harold Woodman
tvSherri
2022
Self - Guest
movieBeckett
2021
Beckett
movieMonster
2021
Richard 'Bobo' Evans
movieMalcolm & Marie
2021
Malcolm
tvThe Eisen Hour
2021
Self - Guest
movieTenet
2020
Protagonist
tvTamron Hall
2019
Self - Guest
tvDesus & Mero
2019
Self / Self - Illustrious Guest
movieThe Old Man & the Gun
2018
Lt. Kelly
movieMonsters and Men
2018
Dennis Williams
movieBlacKkKlansman
2018
Ron Stallworth
tvBallers
2015
Ricky Jerret
tvThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
Self - Guest
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self - Guest
movieDevil in a Blue Dress
1995
Boy with Toy Rifle (uncredited)
movieMalcolm X
1992
Student in Harlem Classroom
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
Self - Guest
Production2
movieMalcolm & Marie
2021
Producer
movieThe Book of Eli
2010
Co-Producer