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