John David Washington is an American actor and former professional footballer. He is best known for his role as Ricky Jerret in HBO’s ‘Ballers’ and for appearing in the 1992 feature movie ‘Malcolm X’. He also co-produced the 2010 movie ‘The Book of Eli’. Washington won a football scholarship to Morehouse College and was signed with St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent. He was also honored with the title of ‘National Player of the Week’ by D2Football.com in 2005. Washington is a very private person and does not like to disclose his personal matters to the public.
John David Washington is a member of Sportspersons
(1984-07-28) July 28, 1984 (age 33)
Los Angeles, California
Height:
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:
208 lb (94 kg)
High school:
Los Angeles (CA) Campbell Hall School
College:
Morehouse
Undrafted:
2006
💰 Net worth: $140 Million (2024)
John David Washington, an acclaimed actor in the United States, is expected to have an impressive net worth of $140 million by 2024. Rising to prominence with his remarkable performances and talent, Washington has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. His notable roles in films like "BlacKkKlansman" and "Tenet" have garnered critical acclaim and box office success, proving his versatility and skill as an actor. With his incredible achievements, it comes as no surprise that John David Washington's net worth continues to grow, securing his status as one of the highest-earning actors in the country.
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Biography/Timeline
1992
Washington was born in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the son of actor Denzel Washington and Actress Pauletta Washington (née Pearson). At the age of nine, he appeared as a student in a Harlem classroom in the 1992 feature film Malcolm X, which starred his Father in the title role.
2002
Washington attended Campbell Hall School in Los Angeles and was a student and a letterman in football, basketball, and track. He graduated from Campbell Hall School in 2002.
2005
Washington led the conference in rushing in 2005. He was named National Player of the Week by D2Football.com in the same year.
2006
After going undrafted in the 2006 NFL Draft, Washington was signed by the St. Louis Rams on May 1, 2006 as an undrafted free agent. Washington was released by the Rams on August 31. Three days later, the Rams re-signed him to their practice squad.
2007
Washington played in NFL Europa for the Rhein Fire in the 2007 offseason.
2009
Washington was drafted by the California Redwoods (later the Sacramento Mountain Lions) of the United Football League in the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009. He signed with the team on August 18. Washington stayed with the team after that and returned for his fourth season with the Mountain Lions in 2012, until the league abruptly folded that October.
2015
Since 2015, Washington has starred as Ricky Jerret in the HBO comedy series Ballers.