Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington is known as a versatile actress recognized for her roles in television and film. She gained fame for her portrayal of Olivia Pope in the acclaimed series 'Scandal.' Washington's career spans various genres, and she is celebrated for her strong performances and advocacy... Read More
Known for
Django Unchained (2012)
With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024)
Meet the Smiths: two lonely strangers, John and Jane, who have given up their lives and identities to be thrown together as partners –...
Fantastic Four (2015)
Four young outsiders teleport to a dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably upended, the team must learn...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Imperfect WomenAfter a murder shatters the lives of three best friends, their decades-long bond is tested when an investigation reveals betrayals... |
Eleanor | |
| 2025 |
Variety & CNN Actors on ActorsCritically acclaimed performers are paired in candid, unscripted conversations about their craft. |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryWhen young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not... |
Vera Draven, Esq. | |
| 2025 |
Escape RoomThe short film accompanying Teyana Taylor's album of the same name. |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
Netflix Tudum 2025Celebrate your favorite shows and movies at this star-studded, live global fan event with special performances and exclusive reveals. |
Self | |
| 2025 |
Shadow ForceKyrah and Isaac were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules... |
Kyrah | |
| 2024 |
The Six Triple EightDuring World War II, the US Army's only all-Black, all-women battalion takes on an impossible mission: sorting through a three-year... |
Charity Adams | |
| 2023 |
UnPrisonedA messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom has her life turned right-side-up when her dad gets out of... |
Paige Alexander | |
| 2022 |
The School for Good and EvilBest friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains — and find themselves on opposing... |
Professor Dovey | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Unknown character | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Self | |
| 2022 |
SherriSherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2021 |
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyFilmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors... |
Self | |
| 2021 |
Christoph Waltz - The Charm of EvilChristoph Waltz, the villain with the friendly face, has become an integral part of the international cinema landscape. His breakthrough... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
The PromAfter the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the annual prom, a gang... |
Mrs. Greene | |
| 2020 |
The Disney Holiday SingalongReturning for a third iteration, “The Disney Holiday Singalong” features more music and magic just in time for the holidays.... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of DemocracyA star-studded, bipartisan special featuring appearances and performances from a variety of entertainment luminaries. Co-hosted by America Ferrera, Alicia Keys... |
Self - Host | |
| 2020 |
One World: Together at HomeA global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Little Fires EverywhereThe intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. Explore the... |
Mia Warren | |
| 2019 |
American SonTime passes and tension mounts in a Florida police station as an estranged interracial couple awaits news of their missing... |
Kendra Ellis-Connor | |
| 2019 |
The Kelly Clarkson ShowKelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2019 |
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons." |
Helen Willis | |
| 2018 |
The Alec Baldwin ShowThis talk show hosted by Alec Baldwin features one-on-one conversations with some of the most interesting people from American pop... |
Self | |
| 2018 |
Red Table TalkJada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Adrienne – three generations of women open their home for a series... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
The Words That Built AmericaIn recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies join to read the historic documents... |
Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence | |
| 2017 |
Cars 3Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is suddenly pushed out of the sport he... |
Natalie Certain (voice) | |
| 2016 |
ConfirmationJudge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question when former colleague, Anita Hill, testifies... |
Anita Hill | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2015 |
The Late Show with Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late... |
Unknown character | |
| 2015 |
Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSome of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
The Late Late Show with James CordenOnce Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
Variety Studio: Actors on ActorsPBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
How to Get Away with MurderA sexy, suspense-driven legal thriller about a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant, mysterious criminal defense professor. They... |
Olivia Pope | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Late Night with Seth MeyersSeth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self - Guest | |
| 2013 | Self - Guest | ||
| 2013 |
PeeplesHoping to propose to his upper-crust girlfriend, Wade Walker crashes her family's annual reunion and lands in a face-off with... |
Grace Peeples | |
| 2013 |
Girl RisingNine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global tapestry of... |
Narrator - Nepal (voice) | |
| 2012 |
Django UnchainedWith the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal... |
Broomhilda von Shaft | |
| 2012 |
Wide-AwakeIngénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who gave the dreamiest performances of... |
The Homeowner | |
| 2012 |
The DetailsWhen a family of raccoons discover worms living underneath the sod in Jeff and Nealy's backyard, this pest problem begins... |
Rebecca Mazzoni | |
| 2012 |
ScandalEveryone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite... |
Olivia Pope | |
| 2012 |
A Thousand WordsJack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his... |
Caroline McCall | |
| 2011 |
Olmsted and America's Urban ParksFrederick Law Olmsted designed New York City's Central Park with Calvert Vaux over 150 years ago, and it remains an... |
Narrator | |
| 2010 |
Night Catches UsAfter growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects... |
Patricia Wilson | |
| 2010 |
For Colored GirlsA film about existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one of the... |
Kelly / Blue | |
| 2010 |
Black PantherBlack Panther is the ruler and protector of the African nation of Wakanda. Using technology, wits, and extraordinary fighting ability... |
Princess Shuri | |
| 2010 |
Black PantherDeep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family of warrior kings possessing superior... |
Princess Shuri (voice) | |
| 2009 |
The People SpeakA look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's "A People's History of... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Mother and ChildThe lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager,... |
Lucy | |
| 2009 |
Good HairAn exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles,... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self- Guest | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
Life Is Hot in CracktownVarious stories of how crack cocaine has infiltrated the inner-city streets. Based on Buddy Giovinazzo's novel "Life is Hot in... |
Marybeth | |
| 2008 |
Lakeview TerraceA young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door... |
Lisa Mattson | |
| 2008 |
Miracle at St. AnnaMiracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier"... |
Zana Wilder | |
| 2008 |
Woman In BurkaA darkly comic look at the life of an actress and the types of Middle Eastern roles available to her... |
Kerry | |
| 2007 |
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferThe Fantastic Four return to the big screen as a new and all powerful enemy threatens the Earth. The seemingly... |
Alicia Masters | |
| 2007 |
Put It in a BookWhen one brother is killed as the result of gang violence, the other must choose between righteousness or revenge. |
Sheila | |
| 2007 |
I Think I Love My WifeRichard Cooper is a married man and father of two who is just plain bored with married life. Not getting... |
Nikki Tru | |
| 2006 |
The Dead GirlThe clues to a young woman's death come together as the lives of seemingly unrelated women begin to intersect. |
Rosetta | |
| 2006 |
The Last King of ScotlandYoung Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides... |
Kay Amin | |
| 2006 |
Little ManAfter leaving prison, dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins his moron brother Percy in stealing an expensive huge diamond from a... |
Vanessa | |
| 2006 |
PsychThanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a... |
Mira Gaffney | |
| 2005 |
WaitA short film featured in Glamour Magazine’s short film series, “Reel Moments.” |
Maggie | |
| 2005 |
Fantastic FourDuring a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body;... |
Alicia Masters | |
| 2005 |
Mr. & Mrs. SmithA husband and wife struggle to keep their marriage alive until they realize they are both secretly working as assassins.... |
Jasmine | |
| 2005 |
Sexual LifeAs they seek romance and sexual gratification, the lives of eight Los Angeles natives — including a teenager, a wedding... |
Rosalie | |
| 2004 |
Project RunwayAspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the... |
Self - Guest Judge | |
| 2004 |
RayBorn on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom... |
Della Bea Robinson | |
| 2004 |
Boston LegalAlan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a... |
Chelina Hall | |
| 2004 |
She Hate MeFired from his job, a former executive turns to impregnating wealthy lesbians for profit. |
Fatima Goodrich | |
| 2004 |
Strip SearchStrip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots... |
Unknown character | |
| 2004 |
Against the RopesA fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed... |
Renee | |
| 2003 |
The Human StainColeman Silk is a worldly and admired professor who loses his job after unwittingly making a racial slur. To clear... |
Ellie | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
The United States of LelandA withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to... |
Ayesha | |
| 2003 |
Real Time with Bill MaherEach week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest Host | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2003 |
SinRetired cop Eddie Burns gave 15 years and the use of his left arm to the Reno homicide squad. When... |
Kassie | |
| 2002 |
Bad CompanyWhen a Harvard-educated CIA agent is killed during an operation, the secret agency recruits his twin brother. |
Julie | |
| 2001 |
The GuardianNick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm. Unfortunately, the high life has gotten... |
Drea Westbrook | |
| 2001 |
LiftThis feature takes us into the world of "boosters" or shoplifters where a charismatic, intelligent young female booster from a... |
Niecy | |
| 2001 |
100 Centre Street100 Centre Street is an American legal drama created by Sidney Lumet and starring Alan Arkin, Val Avery, Bobby Cannavale,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2001 |
Save the Last DanceAfter the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and... |
Chenille Reynolds | |
| 2000 |
The Standard Deviants: The Really Big World of Astronomy, Part 2In Astronomy Part 2, you will learn all about the planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, the layers of the sun, fusion,... |
Actor | |
| 2000 |
DeadlineDeadline is a television series which was shown on NBC in the 2000–2001 season. It starred Oliver Platt as Wallace... |
Tina Johnson | |
| 2000 |
Standard Deviants TVStandard Deviants TV comprised material from the Standard Deviants home videos, edited into 25-minute episodes that aired on PBS. The... |
Self (voice, uncredited) | |
| 2000 |
Standard Deviants TVStandard Deviants TV comprised material from the Standard Deviants home videos, edited into 25-minute episodes that aired on PBS. The... |
Herself | |
| 2000 |
Our SongThree best friends, once inseparable, drift apart when their school closes down and the realities of adult life dawn on... |
Lanisha Brown | |
| 1999 |
Teen Choice AwardsThe Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999.... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1997 |
The ViewABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 2Part 2 starts off with a quick review of graphing as well as sine, cosine and tangent. From there, this... |
Actor | |
| 1997 |
The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 1This edition of Trigonometry includes such topics as radians, the special angles, right triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, sine, cosine, tangent,... |
Actor | |
| 1997 |
The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 2The talented and lively Standard Deviants crew teaches viewers ways to understand the nature of language instead of guiding them... |
Herself | |
| 1994 |
Magical Make-OverA teen girl desperately wants to be popular. When an angel grants her wish, she soon wishes to be herself... |
Heather | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1990 |
Law & OrderIn cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects... |
Allie Lawrence | |
| 1989 |
The SimpsonsSet in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family;... |
Rayshelle Peyton (voice) | |
| 1981 |
Entertainment TonightDaily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks... |
Self | |
| 1975 |
Saturday Night LiveA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary... |
Self - Host | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Presenter | |
| TBA |
AnimalsWhen the son of an L.A. mayoral candidate is kidnapped, he and his wife have a few hours to come... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
24-7A group of women accountants in a firm who band together against a similar male group in order to solve... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
An Innocent GirlWhen a young and ambitious woman is seduced by a high powered D.C. couple, she’s drawn into a dangerous world... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water - A Conversation with Robin RobertsThe actor, director and producer opens up about intimate details of her life, including her childhood, career, marriage, and a... |
Unknown character |
Latest Release
Kerry Washington News and Articles
Got a question about Kerry Washington?
Kerry Washington's career highlights include her role as Olivia Pope in 'Scandal,' which earned her critical acclaim, and her performances in films like 'Django Unchained' and 'Ray.'
Kerry Washington has been nominated for several awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards, but she has not yet won an Oscar.
Kerry Washington's first film was 'Our Song,' released in 2000, where she played the role of a young woman navigating life in Brooklyn.
Some of Kerry Washington's most successful films include 'Django Unchained,' 'Ray,' and 'The Last King of Scotland,' where she showcased her acting range.
Kerry Washington is married to former NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha, and they have two children. She is also known for her activism and philanthropic work.
Kerry Washington's estimated net worth is around $14 million, attributed to her successful acting career and various endorsements.
Milestones in Kerry Washington's filmography include her breakout role in 'Scandal,' her performance in 'Django Unchained,' and her work in 'Little Fires Everywhere.'
Kerry Washington typically works in drama and thriller genres, often tackling complex characters that resonate with audiences.