John David Washington
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
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
2024
as Self
The Piano Lesson
2024
as Boy Willie
True Love: Making The Creator
2023
as Self
The Creator
2023
as Joshua
Amsterdam
2022
as Harold Woodman
Beckett
2021
as Beckett
Monster
2021
as Richard 'Bobo' Evans
Covidwood
2021
as Self
Malcolm & Marie
2021
as Malcolm
Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’
2020
as Self
Tenet
2020
as Protagonist
The Old Man & the Gun
2018
as Lt. Kelly
Monsters and Men
2018
as Dennis Williams
BlacKkKlansman
2018
as Ron Stallworth
Love Beats Rhymes
2017
as Mahlik
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995
as Boy with Toy Rifle (uncredited)
Malcolm X
1992
as Student in Harlem Classroom
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Mime
Unreleased