Kenny Washington

Born: 1918-08-31 in Los Angeles, California, USA

Died: 1971-06-24

Known For: Acting

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

2022

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL as Self (archive footage)

2015

Marcus as Self

1950

The Jackie Robinson Story as Tigers Manager

1949

Pinky as Dr. Canady
Easy Living as Benny
Rope of Sand as John

1948

Rogues' Regiment as Sam Latch

1941

Sundown as Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)
The Little Foxes as Servant (uncredited)

1940

While Thousands Cheer as Kenny Harrington