Kerry Washington

Actor. Born 31 January 1977 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.

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Born

31 January 1977, The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Active

2012–present

Biography

Kerry Washington is an American actress. She was born on 31 January 1977 in The Bronx, New York City.

She is known for playing Broomhilda von Shaft in the film Django Unchained (2012) and Vera Draven, Esq. in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025). Other film roles include Jasmine in Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Alicia Masters in the Fantastic Four films (2005 and 2007), and Della Bea Robinson in Ray (2004).

Washington gained recognition for starring as Olivia Pope in the television series Scandal (2012–2018). She has received a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards. On stage, she made her Broadway debut in Race (2009).

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Filmography

Beyond what we have reviewed, Kerry Washington is known for Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), The Simpsons (1989), Fantastic Four (2005), Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Cars 3 (2017), The Last King of Scotland (2006), Ray (2004) and Little Man (2006).

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

2025 · as Vera Draven, Esq.

Django Unchained

2012 · as Broomhilda von Shaft