John David Washington, 1984
Actors · July 28, 1984
John David Washington
★ HOW OLD IS JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON?
John David Washington is 41 years old, born July 28, 1984 in United States · Leo.
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About
John David Washington traded football for film and became a Oscar-adjacent lead in high-concept thrillers. Born in the US in 1984, the son of Denzel Washington, he played Ron Stallworth in Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman (2018)—a role that earned him Golden Globe and SAG nominations. He's since anchored Tenet (2020) and Malcolm & Marie (2021). A Leo with Life Path 3, Washington carries an innate charisma suited to ensemble casts and morally complex protagonists.
★ FEATURE
Biography
John David Washington is an American actor and former professional football player born July 28, 1984. He began his career as a running back, playing college football at Morehouse College before signing with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He spent four years with the United Football League's Sacramento Mountain Lions before transitioning to acting. Washington's early TV work included the HBO comedy series Ballers (2015–2019), where he was part of the main cast, and supporting roles in films like The Old Man & the Gun (2018). His breakthrough came playing Ron Stallworth in Spike Lee's crime drama BlacKkKlansman (2018), earning Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. Since then, Washington has anchored leading roles in Tenet (2020), Malcolm & Marie (2021), and The Creator (2023). He made his Broadway debut in the 2022 revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson and reprised the role in its 2024 film adaptation. As a Leo born in late July, Washington embodies the sign's natural magnetism and determination. Actors perform across film, television, and theater, developing characters through rehearsal and live performance. Born in the US, Washington represents a generation of American performers shaped by post-2000s cinema and streaming prestige television.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Washington played college football at Morehouse College before signing with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He spent four years as a running back for the United Football League's Sacramento Mountain Lions, establishing himself as a professional athlete before transitioning to entertainment. His athletic discipline and work ethic translated into a second career in acting.
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Trivia
- Son of actor Denzel Washington
- Played Ron Stallworth in Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman, earning Golden Globe and SAG nominations
- Made his Broadway debut in the 2022 revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. John David Washington gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is John David Washington?
- John David Washington is 41 years old (born July 28, 1984).
- When is John David Washington's birthday?
- John David Washington was born on July 28, 1984.
- What is John David Washington's zodiac sign?
- John David Washington is a Leo, born July 28, 1984.
- What is John David Washington's Chinese zodiac sign?
- John David Washington was born in 1984, the year of the Wood Rat.
- Where is John David Washington from?
- John David Washington is from United States.
- What does John David Washington do?
- John David Washington is a actor.
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