★ 6.8 
Acting
John David Washington
John David Washington is best known for Ballers, The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. John David Washington was born on July 28, 1984. John David Washington is 42 years old (born July 28, 1984).
- Born
- July 28, 1984 (42 years old)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
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
Filmography
- 2022SherriSelf - Guest
- 2021The Eisen HourSelf - Guest
- 2019The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest
- 2019Desus & MeroSelf
- 2015BallersRicky Jerret
- 2015The Late Late Show with James CordenSelf - Guest
- 2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
- 2014Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsSelf
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John David Washington been in?
John David Washington is best known for Ballers, The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
When was John David Washington born?
John David Washington was born on July 28, 1984. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
How old is John David Washington?
John David Washington is 42 years old (born July 28, 1984).
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·