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John David Washington (born July 28, 1984) is a talented American actor, filmmaker, and former American football running back.
As a running back, he played for several teams, including the St. Louis Rams (200-2007), Ryan Flames (2007), and Sacramento Mountain Lions (2009-2012).
John David Washington is best known for his performance in the 2015 TV series Ballers, in which he played Ricky Jerret.
American actor
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| Name: | John David Washington |
| Date of Birth: | July 28, 1984 (40 years old) |
| place of birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| parents: | Denzel Washington, Pauletta Washington |
| Children: | not applicable |
| high: | 1.75 m |
| Brothers and sisters: | Malcolm Washington, Olivia Washington, Katia Washington |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Vivian Nixon |
| Profession: | Actor • Film producer |
| net worth: | $8 million |
early life
John David Washington is the child of American entertainers Denzel Washington (father) and Pauletta Washington (mother).
He was born on July 28, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in the Toluca Lake community.
He is the oldest of four children; he also has an older brother, Malcolm Washington, and two older sisters, Keita Washington and Olivia Washington.
His father, Denzel Washington, is an American actor, while his mother, Pauletta Washington, is an actress and singer.
educate
John David Washington is a student at Campbell Hall School in Los Angeles, California.
He graduated from high school in 2002 and entered Morehouse College in 2006.
Profession
Acting career
John David Washington made his big screen debut at age eight in the 1992 film Malcolm X.
He then took a long break from acting to focus on his football career, but in 2010 he returned to television as an actor in the film The Book of Eli, of which he also co-produced.
In 2015, the American-born actor and former football player played Ricky Jarret in the HBO comedy show Ballers. In 2015, John David Washington starred in the movie Coco. In 2018, he starred again in the movie Monsters and Men. He also starred in the 2018 movie The Old Man and the Gun.
In March 2019, John David Washington starred in the lead role in Christopher Nolan’s spy film Tenet, which was released in early 2020.
Football career
John David Washington was a running back for the local Morehouse College team during his college years, contributing greatly to the team’s success and setting a record of 1,198 yards rushing, including 9 touchdowns. Despite this, John still had an amazing performance in his senior year, averaging 5.6 yards per carry, including 10 catches for a total of 69 yards.
In 2005, D2Football.com named him National Player of the Week for his performance among other stars.
The following year, the St. Louis Rams, a top soccer club, offered him a contract and announced he would become a franchise player when he signed as an undrafted free agent.
Unfortunately, John David Washington only stayed with the team for a few months before he was fired by management because they were not happy with his performance. Nevertheless, he was not one to give up easily as he pursued his love for football.
John David Washington played for the Rheinflamme in the NFL Euroleague. In 2009, he was selected to play for the California Redwoods (now known as the Sacramento Mountain Lions) of the American Football League in the UFL inaugural season.
John David Washington remained with the Mountain Lions and returned to the team for a fourth season in 2012. In 2013, the American suffered an Achilles injury that forced him to hang up his boots in an unknown manner, and his football career came to an end.
Awards and nominations
John David Washington’s legacy will not be forgotten any time soon and his “never say die” attitude is a motivating factor especially for young people seeking a path to success. His hard work and achievements over the years have made him one of the most recognized entertainers across the globe. Here is a complete list of John’s achievements to date;
- 2018 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Ballers (nominated)
- IMDB STARmeter Award Breakthrough Star (Winner)
- People’s Choice Award 2018 Drama Movie Star (Nominated)
- 2019 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Drama Movie (Nominated)
- Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) (Nominated)
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role (Nominated)
- Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Nominated)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Ballers (nominated)
- 2020 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie Star Tenet (Nominated)
- 2021 Critics’ Choice Award for Best Action Movie Actor (Nominated)
Social Media
John David Washington is active on social media. Judging from his pictures on Instagram, he always seems to be having a good time.
It is no surprise that the American actor has a growing number of fans. This is due to his growing influence in the American film industry. John’s verified account is as follows:
- Instagram: @johndavidwashington
- Twitter: @JDavidWashington
Personal life
John David Washington was a handsome man with a strong physique. He was 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall and weighed 94 kilograms (208 pounds).
He is a black man with dark brown eyes, black hair, and a well-kept black beard.
Regarding his love life, John David Washington was rumored to be in a relationship with American dancer Vivian Nixon.
John David Washington loves watching movies. His favorite movies are Raging Bull (1980), Dances with Wolves (1990), The Fury (2004), Coming to America (1988), and Glory (1989).
He is a huge fan of legendary director Spike Lee, who also happened to be the director of his first film, Malcolm X.
net worth
John David Washington is one of the most influential and richest entertainers in the United States. The former football player lives a wealthy life with an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Most of his income comes from his short career and his career as an actor.
As his influence continues to grow and he works hard, it wouldn’t be surprising if his bank account increases significantly in the coming years.
Filmography
John David Washington is a child actor who made his film debut in 1992 at the age of eight in the film Malcolm X.
He took a long break from filming to focus on his football career before returning to the future in the 2010 action film The Book of Eli.
Since then, he has become a mainstay in the film industry. You can find John in the following films:
- 1992 Malcolm X as a student in a Harlem classroom
- 1995 Blue Devil as a boy holding a toy gun
- 2010 The Book of Eli
- 2017 Love Beat Rhythm as Mahlik
- 2018 Monsters and Men as Dennis Williams
- Monster as Richard “Bobo” Evans
- BlacKkKlansman as Ron Stallworth
- The Old Man and the Gun as Lieutenant Kelley
- 2020 Tenet Protagonist
- 2021 Malcolm & Marie as Malcolm Elliott
- TV series
- TBA Unnamed David O. Russell
- 2015–2019 Ballers as Ricky Jerret
