Portrait of Kenny Washington

Kenny Washington

Acting

Biography

Pro football player who was one of the first African Americans, along with Woody Strode, to play in the National Football League after World War II. Appeared in TV and Film in the 1940s and 50s

Born: August 31, 1918

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Filmography

2015
Marcus

as Self

1950
The Jackie Robinson Story

as Tigers Manager

1949
Easy Living

as Benny

1949
Pinky

as Dr. Canady

1949
1948
Rogues' Regiment

as Sam Latch

1941
Sundown

as Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)

1941
The Little Foxes

as Servant (uncredited)

1940
While Thousands Cheer

as Kenny Harrington