Kenny Washington

ActingBorn Aug 31, 1918 in Los Angeles, California, USADied Jun 24, 1971

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

Known for

The Little Foxes

7.51941Movie

Rope of Sand

5.81949Movie

Pinky

7.11949Movie

The Jackie Robinson Story

6.31950Movie

Rogues' Regiment

6.81948Movie

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

Sundown

Easy Living

Marcus

While Thousands Cheer

7.01940Movie

Filmography

Acting

2022Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFLas Self (archive footage)
2015Marcusas Self
1950The Jackie Robinson Storyas Tigers Manager
1949Rope of Sandas John
1949Easy Livingas Benny
1949Pinkyas Dr. Canady
1948Rogues' Regimentas Sam Latch