
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1918-08-31
Deathday
1971-06-24
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
Kenny Washington
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
Known For

The Little Foxes
as Servant (uncredited)

Pinky
as Dr. Canady

Rope of Sand
as John

Sundown
as Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)

Easy Living
as Benny

The Jackie Robinson Story
as Tigers Manager

Marcus
as Self

Rogues' Regiment
as Sam Latch

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

While Thousands Cheer
as Kenny Harrington