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John David Washington

John David Washington

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

The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
The Piano Lesson: Legacy and a Vision
2024 • Self
The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
2024 • Boy Willie
True Love: Making The Creator
True Love: Making The Creator
2023 • Self
The Creator
The Creator
2023 • Joshua
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
2022 • Harold Woodman
Beckett
Beckett
2021 • Beckett
Monster
Monster
2021 • Richard 'Bobo' Evans
Covidwood
Covidwood
2021 • Self

Full filmography

The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
2024 • Boy Willie
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The Creator
The Creator
2023 • Joshua
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Amsterdam
Amsterdam
2022 • Harold Woodman
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Beckett
Beckett
2021 • Beckett
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Monster
Monster
2021 • Richard 'Bobo' Evans
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Covidwood
Covidwood
2021 • Self
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Tenet
Tenet
2020 • Protagonist
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Monsters and Men
Monsters and Men
2018 • Dennis Williams
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BlacKkKlansman
BlacKkKlansman
2018 • Ron Stallworth
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Devil in a Blue Dress
Devil in a Blue Dress
1995 • Boy with Toy Rifle (uncredited)
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Malcolm X
Malcolm X
1992 • Student in Harlem Classroom
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John David Washington – Biography, Known For & Filmography