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Kerry Washington

American actress · United States · On the map · Actors · Born 1977 · age 49

Kerry Marisa Washington is an American actress. She has received several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award as well as nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards.

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Abigail KimballSee the moment2025Wake Up Dead Man, a new film, came out on 12 December 2025.12 December 2025, Shadow ForceFilm, 2025Producer2024Entrepreneur in Entertainment AwardAward2022Women of the YearAwardSherriSeries, 2022The School for Good and EvilFilm, 2022Professor Dovey2020One World: Together at HomeFilm2017Cars 3Film, Natalie Certain (voice)2016Hasty Pudding Woman of the YearAwardInsecureSeries, 2016DirectorConfirmationFilm, 2016Producer2015GLAAD Vanguard AwardAward2014Lucy AwardAwardHow to Get Away with MurderSeries, 2014Olivia Pope2012ScandalSeries, Olivia PopeA Thousand WordsFilm, 2012Caroline McCall2010Black PantherFilm, Princess Shuri2008Lakeview TerraceFilm, Lisa Mattson2007Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferFilm, Alicia Masters2006PsychSeries, Mira Gaffney2005Fantastic FourFilm, Alicia Masters2004Against the RopesFilm, Renee2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Series2002Bad CompanyFilm, Julie2001Save the Last DanceFilm, Chenille Reynolds1997The ViewSeries1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSeries1989The SimpsonsSeries, Rayshelle Peyton (voice)1977Born31 January 1977

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Known for

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  • Animals 2026
  • Django Unchained 2012
  • The Six Triple Eight 2024
  • Ray 2004
  • The Last King of Scotland 2006

Also in Français

Filmography 40

133 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

In their own words 4

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Kerry Washington
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4 statements, newest first

  1. In real life, I'm just an actor. I play pretend. I tell stories.

    , Own words

  2. Your life is your story and the adventure ahead of you is the journey to fulfill your own purpose and potential.

    Kerry Washington: 'Scandal' Star Shares Memories From Her College Years, Own words

  3. I realized that I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life.

    oprah.com, Own words

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Awards

Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award2024
Women of the Year2022
Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year2016
GLAAD Vanguard Award2015
Lucy Award2014

About this person

She was included in Time's 100 list of most influential people in 2014, and Forbes named her the eighth-highest-paid television actress in 2018.

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Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1977 · age 49

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