John David Washington
| Born | July 28, 1984 |
| Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Net worth | $8 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Parents | Denzel Washington, Pauletta Washington |
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John David Washington Says Taking ‘The Piano Lesson’ From Broadway to Netflix Was ‘A Liberating Experience’ | Wrap Studio
- TIFF 2024: The star is joined by the August Wilson adaptation's creatives and co-stars The post John David Washington Says Taking ‘The Piano Lesson’ From Broadway to Netflix Was ‘A Liberating Experience’ Wrap Studio appeared first on TheWrap.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2019 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | BlacKkKlansman | Nominated |
| 2019 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | BlacKkKlansman | Nominated |
| 2019 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | BlacKkKlansman | Nominated |
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