John David Washington and Malcolm Washington, the two sons of legendary actor Denzel Washington, have followed their father’s footsteps in the entertainment industry.
The legendary actor, producer, and director Denzel Washington has a close-knit family with his wife, Pauletta Washington.
They have four children: John David Washington, Katia Washington, and twins Malcolm and Olivia Washington.
Denzel Washington, despite his immense success as an actor, remains remarkably down-to-earth.
He imparts the same values to his children, who have grown up to be humble and kind individuals.
Moreover, all his childrens have pursued careers in entertainment, each carving their own unique paths.
John David Washington Is The Eldest Son Of Denzel And Pauletta Washington
John David Washington is an American actor, producer, and former Football player for the team Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Born on July 28, 1984, in Los Angeles, he is the oldest of the four childrens of Denzel and Pauletta.
John attended Campbell Hall School, where he actively participated in basketball, football, and track teams.
After high school, he pursued football and played as a running back at Morehouse College in Atlanta, graduating in 2006.
Moreover, John David briefly had a professional football career, playing for the St. Louis Rams during the 2006-2007 season.
Later, he played as a running back for four years for the United Football League’s team, Sacramento Mountain Lions.
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Beyond his football background, John David’s true passion was acting, following his father’s path.
He made his debut in films as a child actor in his father’s movies Malcolm X (1992) and Devil in a Blue Dress (1995).
Eventually, John pivoted to acting full-time and gained recognition for his roles in movies like BlacKkKlansman (2018) and the sci-fi thriller Tenet (2020).
Malcolm Washington Is One Of The Twins Of The Legendary Actor
Malcolm Washington, born on April 10, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, is the youngest son of the renowned actor Denzel Washington.
He is a twin brother of Olivia Washington, and they share a special bond along with their two other siblings.
Malcolm attended Winward School and later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2013.
Like his brother, Malcolm was also into sports and played basketball while he was at the university.
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He has now ventured into the entertainment industry as a film producer, following the family’s footsteps.
Moreover, Malcolm has made his name as a successful producer in the movie industry with projects like North Hollywood, The Dispute, and The Summer of 17.
He is currently working as the director for the film The Piano Lesson, which features an all-star cast including Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The iconic actor and director Denzel Washington is a two times Academic Awards winner.
- Though Denzel has four kids, fans speculate a familial link between him and Fallout actor Aaron Moten.
- The upcoming and highly anticapted project of Denzel Washington, Gladiator 2 is set to release on November 22, 2024.
