7.2
Movie
Acting
John David Washington
- Born
- (age 42)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 30 titles
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).
Signature work
Known For
7.2
Movie
7.5
Movie
BlacKkKlansman
6.8
Movie
The Book of Eli
7.0
Movie
The Creator
7.6
Movie
Malcolm X
6.1
Movie
Amsterdam
6.4
Movie
The Old Man & the Gun
7.0
Movie
Malcolm & Marie
6.8
TV
Ballers
6.1
Movie
Beckett
6.1
TV
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
5.3
TV
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.2
TV
The Late Late Show with James Corden
6.4
Movie
Monster
5.9
Movie
The Piano Lesson
5.6
Movie
Love Beats Rhymes
5.8
Movie
Monsters and Men
5.6
TV
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Acting credits 29
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Mime Film | |
| 2024 | The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision Film | Self |
| 2024 | The Piano Lesson Film | Boy Willie |
| 2023 | True Love: Making The Creator Film | Self |
| 2023 | The Creator Film | Joshua |
| 2022 | Amsterdam Film | Harold Woodman |
| 2022 | Sherri TV | Self - Guest (2 ep) |
| 2021 | Beckett Film | Beckett |
| 2021 | Monster Film | Richard 'Bobo' Evans |
| 2021 | Covidwood Film | Self |
| 2021 | Malcolm & Marie Film | Malcolm |
| 2021 | The Eisen Hour TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’ Film | Self |
| 2020 | Tenet Film | Protagonist |
| 2019 | The Tamron Hall Show TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Desus & Mero TV | Self, Self - Illustrious Guest (1 ep) |
| 2018 | The Old Man & the Gun Film | Lt. Kelly |
| 2018 | Monsters and Men Film | Dennis Williams |
| 2018 | BlacKkKlansman Film | Ron Stallworth |
| 2017 | Love Beats Rhymes Film | Mahlik |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Ballers TV | Ricky Jerret (47 ep) |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - Guest (2 ep) |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1995 | Devil in a Blue Dress Film | Boy with Toy Rifle (uncredited) |
| 1992 | Malcolm X Film | Student in Harlem Classroom |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Malcolm & Marie Film | Producer |
| 2010 | The Book of Eli Film | Co-Producer |