John David Washington

John David Washington

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).

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John David Washington Movies

Discover the best John David Washington movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring John David Washington ranked by year and score.

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The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson (2024)

Drama
When a brother and sister clash over an ornate family piano, their disagreement becomes a reckoning with competing memories and unspoken histories. What begins as a dispute about ownership transforms...
Score 5.8
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The Creator

The Creator (2023)

Action Adventure Science Fiction
Decades from now, humanity and artificial intelligence are locked in brutal conflict, and Joshua, a former special forces soldier still haunted by his personal loss, is pulled back into the...
Score 7.0
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Tenet

Tenet (2020)

Action Science Fiction Thriller
A nameless CIA operative is handed a single cryptic word and sent into the deep end of a global conspiracy that operates by rules physics cannot explain. Bullets travel backwards....
Score 7.2
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The Old Man & the Gun

The Old Man & the Gun (2018)

Comedy Crime Drama
At seventy, Forrest Tucker orchestrates his boldest act yet: a breakout from San Quentin that launches an improbable crime spree. His meticulous bank robberies baffle law enforcement while somehow winning...
Score 6.4
5
BlacKkKlansman

BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Comedy Crime Drama
Ron Stallworth had a plan that was equal parts audacious and absurd: call the Ku Klux Klan on the phone, pretend to be white, and work his way inside the...
Score 7.5
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Malcolm X

Malcolm X (1992)

Drama History
Spike Lee's sweeping portrait of Malcolm Little traces a life that reinvented itself multiple times: street hustler, prisoner, minister, and finally a global symbol of Black self-determination. The film moves...
Score 7.5

John David Washington TV Shows

Browse the ultimate list of John David Washington TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring John David Washington.

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Ballers

Ballers (2015)

Comedy Drama
Spencer Strasmore left the field with wealth and fame but discovered retirement demanded a different kind of game. Now operating from Miami's power circles, he guides a roster of athletes...
Score 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies starring John David Washington? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring John David Washington are The Piano Lesson, The Creator, and Tenet.
How many movies and TV shows has John David Washington starred in? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 7 titles starring John David Washington, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring John David Washington worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography starring John David Washington maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.