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John David Washington

American football player and actor (born 1984)

John David Washington is an American actor and former professional football player. He moved into acting and was part of the main cast of the HBO comedy series Ballers. His breakthrough role was Ron Stallworth in Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman, which brought Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations, and he has since led Tenet, Malcolm & Marie and The Creator.

Known for

  • BlacKkKlansman (2018), Ron Stallworth. His breakthrough role, earning Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations.
  • Tenet (2020).
  • The Creator (2023). A leading role in the science fiction film.
  • Ballers (2015). He was part of the main cast of the HBO comedy series until 2019.
  • The Piano Lesson (2024). He reprised his Broadway role in the film adaptation.

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Quick answers

What movies and TV shows has John David Washington been in?
John David Washington appears in The Creator (2023) on The Remote.
When was John David Washington born?
John David Washington was born on 28 July 1984.

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