Kenny Washington

Birthday: 1918-08-31
Deathday: 1971-06-24
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Pro football player who was one of the first African Americans, along with Woody Strode, to play in the National Football League after World War II. Appeared in TV and Film in the 1940s and 50s

Filmography

Rope of Sand

1949

As John

Easy Living

1949

As Benny

Pinky

1949

As Dr. Canady

The Little Foxes

1941

As Servant (uncredited)

Sundown

1941

As Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)

Marcus

2015

As Self

The Jackie Robinson Story

1950

As Tigers Manager

Rogues' Regiment

1948

As Sam Latch

While Thousands Cheer

1940

As Kenny Harrington

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

2022

As Self (archive footage)