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Kenny Washington

Kenny Washington

Pro football player who was one of the first African Americans, along with Woody Strode, to play in the National Football League after World War II. Appeared in TV and Film in the 1940s and 50s

Known for

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
2022 • Self (archive footage)
Marcus
Marcus
2015 • Self
The Jackie Robinson Story
The Jackie Robinson Story
1950 • Tigers Manager
Easy Living
Easy Living
1949 • Benny
Pinky
Pinky
1949 • Dr. Canady
Rope of Sand
Rope of Sand
1949 • John
Rogues' Regiment
Rogues' Regiment
1948 • Sam Latch
Sundown
Sundown
1941 • Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)

Full filmography

Marcus
Marcus
2015 • Self
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Easy Living
Easy Living
1949 • Benny
View movie
Pinky
Pinky
1949 • Dr. Canady
View movie
Rogues' Regiment
Rogues' Regiment
1948 • Sam Latch
View movie
Sundown
Sundown
1941 • Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)
View movie
The Little Foxes
The Little Foxes
1941 • Servant (uncredited)
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While Thousands Cheer
While Thousands Cheer
1940 • Kenny Harrington
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Kenny Washington – Biography, Known For & Filmography