Malcolm Washington is an American film director, producer, and writer, and the son of legendary actor Denzel Washington.
He has participated in the production of many films and TV series, including The Cook, the Troublemaker, Benny Got Shot, and She Got to Have It. He has also won awards and recognition for his filmmaking skills and talent.
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- Full name: Malcolm Washington
- Date of Birth: April 10, 1991
- Age: 32
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Film director, producer, writer
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington
- Siblings: John David Washington, Katia Washington and Olivia Washington
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Malcolm Washington was born on April 10, 1991, in Los Angeles, California to parents Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington, both of whom are well-known Hollywood actors and have won many awards for their outstanding performances.
Malcolm has three siblings: John David, also an actor and former football player; Katia, an editorial production assistant who has worked on films such as Django Unchained, Fences and The Birth of a Nation; and Olivia, his twin sister, also an actress.
Growing up in a family of actors and theater personalities, Malcolm developed an interest in film and filmmaking at an early age. He attended Windward School in Los Angeles, where he excelled in basketball and played point guard.
He later attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he continued to play basketball and majored in film studies. In 2013, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in film studies.
Personal life
Malcolm Washington was very private about his personal life and did not reveal much about his relationships or children.
He is currently single and focusing on his career. He has a close relationship with his parents and siblings and often attends events and parties with them.
He is also a Christian and follows his parents’ beliefs.
Profession
In 2014, Malcolm Washington began his career in the entertainment industry as a production assistant on the hit film Chef, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Sofia Vergara.
He then served as second assistant director on the 2016 short film Trouble Man, directed by Jackson Young and starring Michael Ealy and Omari Hardwick.
In 2017, he had a breakthrough when he wrote and directed the short film Benny Got Shot , which tells the story of a young woman who witnesses her brother being shot and tries to cope with the trauma.
The film received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, and earned him the Atlanta Film Festival’s Filmmaker to Watch Award.
The film also screened at the Palm Springs International Short Film Festival and the Los Angeles Short Film Showcase.
That same year, he also served as Spike Lee’s assistant on the Netflix series “Sure Win,” an adaptation of Lee’s 1986 film of the same name.
He also produced and directed another short film, “Summer of 17,” a comedy about a group of friends spending their last summer together before heading off to college.
In 2019, he made another short film, “Controversy”, directed by Adam Gunther and starring Malcolm Barrett and Brandon Scott. It is a comedy about two friends who have a fierce argument over a trivial matter.
He is currently filming his feature debut, The Piano, based on the play by August Wilson, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Anika Noni Rose. The film is currently in post-production and is expected to be released in 2024.
net worth
Malcolm Washington’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, which comes from his career as a film director, producer, and writer.
He has worked both behind the scenes and in front of the camera on numerous films and shows and has received awards and recognition for his work.
Social Media
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Filmography
- chef
- Mr. Trouble
- Benny was shot.
- She has to have it
- Summer 17
- dispute
- Piano Lessons
