John David Washington
Acting
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Acting Credits
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)...
Known For
Filmography
The Piano Lesson
2024
as Boy Willie
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
2024
as Self
True Love: Making The Creator
2023
as Self
The Creator
2023
as Joshua
Amsterdam
2022
as Harold Woodman
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022
as Self - Guest
Monster
2021
as Richard 'Bobo' Evans
Beckett
2021
as Beckett
Malcolm & Marie
2021
as Malcolm
Covidwood
2021
as Self
The Eisen Hour
2021
as Self - Guest
Tenet
2020
as Protagonist
Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’
2020
as Self
Tamron Hall
2019
as Self - Guest
Desus & Mero
2019
as Self
Desus & Mero
2019
as Self - Illustrious Guest
BlacKkKlansman
2018
as Ron Stallworth
Monsters and Men
2018
as Dennis Williams
The Old Man & the Gun
2018
as Lt. Kelly
Love Beats Rhymes
2017
as Mahlik
Ballers
2015
as Ricky Jerret
The Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
as Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014
as Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
The Daily Show
1996
as Self
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
as Boy with Toy Rifle (uncredited)
Malcolm X
1992
as Student in Harlem Classroom
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest