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Kerry Washington

Bio: Kerry Marisa Washington (born January 31, 1977) is an American actress, producer, and director. She gained wide public recognition for starring as crisis management expert Olivia Pope in the ABC drama series Scandal (2012–2018)
Born: Mon, Jan 31 1977
Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
Kerry Washington is 47 years old
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Poster of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Kerry Washington will be
48 in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Sat, Sep 13 2025
Poster of The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight
Kerry Washington will be
47 in The Six Triple Eight
as 'Charity Adams'.
Fri, Dec 06 2024
Poster of The School for Good and Evil
The School for Good and Evil
Kerry Washington was
45 in The School for Good and Evil
as 'Professor Dovey'.
Wed, Oct 19 2022
Poster of 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Kerry Washington was
44 in 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 20 2021
Poster of Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil
Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil
Kerry Washington was
44 in Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 02 2021
Poster of The Prom
The Prom
Kerry Washington was
43 in The Prom
as 'Mrs. Greene'.
Wed, Dec 02 2020
Poster of The Disney Holiday Singalong
The Disney Holiday Singalong
Kerry Washington was
43 in The Disney Holiday Singalong
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 30 2020
Poster of Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy
Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy
Kerry Washington was
43 in Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy
as 'Self - Host'.
Thu, Oct 29 2020
Poster of One World: Together at Home
One World: Together at Home
Kerry Washington was
43 in One World: Together at Home
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 18 2020
Poster of American Son
American Son
Kerry Washington was
42 in American Son
as 'Kendra Ellis-Connor'.
Thu, Sep 12 2019
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Kerry Washington was
42 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
as 'Helen Willis'.
Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of The Words That Built America
The Words That Built America
Kerry Washington was
40 in The Words That Built America
as 'Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence'.
Tue, Jul 04 2017
Poster of Cars 3
Cars 3
Kerry Washington was
40 in Cars 3
as 'Natalie Certain (voice)'.
Thu, Jun 15 2017
Poster of Confirmation
Confirmation
Kerry Washington was
39 in Confirmation
as 'Anita Hill'.
Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
Kerry Washington was
38 in Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special
as 'Self / Dr. Julianne Richards'.
Sun, Feb 15 2015
Poster of Peeples
Peeples
Kerry Washington was
36 in Peeples
as 'Grace Peeples'.
Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Girl Rising
Girl Rising
Kerry Washington was
36 in Girl Rising
as 'Narrator - Nepal (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 07 2013
Poster of Django Unchained
Django Unchained
Kerry Washington was
35 in Django Unchained
as 'Broomhilda von Shaft'.
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Wide-Awake
Wide-Awake
Kerry Washington was
35 in Wide-Awake
as 'The Homeowner'.
Fri, Dec 07 2012
Poster of The Details
The Details
Kerry Washington was
35 in The Details
as 'Rebecca Mazzoni'.
Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of A Thousand Words
A Thousand Words
Kerry Washington was
35 in A Thousand Words
as 'Caroline McCall'.
Wed, Mar 07 2012
Poster of Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
Kerry Washington was
34 in Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Apr 17 2011
Poster of Night Catches Us
Night Catches Us
Kerry Washington was
33 in Night Catches Us
as 'Patricia Wilson'.
Fri, Dec 03 2010
Poster of For Colored Girls
For Colored Girls
Kerry Washington was
33 in For Colored Girls
as 'Kelly / Blue'.
Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of Black Panther
Black Panther
Kerry Washington was
32 in Black Panther
as 'Princess Shuri'.
Mon, Jan 18 2010
Poster of The People Speak
The People Speak
Kerry Washington was
32 in The People Speak
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 13 2009
Poster of Mother and Child
Mother and Child
Kerry Washington was
32 in Mother and Child
as 'Lucy'.
Sat, Nov 07 2009
Poster of Good Hair
Good Hair
Kerry Washington was
32 in Good Hair
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 09 2009
Poster of Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Life Is Hot in Cracktown
Kerry Washington was
32 in Life Is Hot in Cracktown
as 'Marybeth'.
Fri, Jun 26 2009
Poster of Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace
Kerry Washington was
31 in Lakeview Terrace
as 'Lisa Mattson'.
Fri, Sep 19 2008
Poster of Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna
Kerry Washington was
31 in Miracle at St. Anna
as 'Zana Wilder'.
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Woman In Burka
Woman In Burka
Kerry Washington was
30 in Woman In Burka
as 'Kerry'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Really Big World of Astronomy, Part 1
The Standard Deviants: The Really Big World of Astronomy, Part 1
Kerry Washington was
30 in The Standard Deviants: The Really Big World of Astronomy, Part 1
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 1
The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 1
Kerry Washington was
30 in The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 1
as 'Actor'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 2
The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 2
Kerry Washington was
30 in The Standard Deviants: The Twisted World of Trigonometry, Part 2
as 'Actor'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
Kerry Washington was
30 in Fantastic Four
as 'Alicia Masters'.
Fri, Jun 15 2007
Poster of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Kerry Washington was
30 in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
as 'Alicia Masters'.
Wed, Jun 13 2007
Poster of Put It in a Book
Put It in a Book
Kerry Washington was
30 in Put It in a Book
as 'Sheila'.
Sat, Jun 09 2007
Poster of I Think I Love My Wife
I Think I Love My Wife
Kerry Washington was
30 in I Think I Love My Wife
as 'Nikki Tru'.
Wed, Mar 07 2007
Poster of The Dead Girl
The Dead Girl
Kerry Washington was
29 in The Dead Girl
as 'Rosetta'.
Tue, Nov 07 2006
Poster of Little Man
Little Man
Kerry Washington was
29 in Little Man
as 'Vanessa'.
Thu, Aug 31 2006
Poster of The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland
Kerry Washington was
28 in The Last King of Scotland
as 'Kay Amin'.
Thu, Jan 12 2006
Poster of Wait
Wait
Kerry Washington was
28 in Wait
as 'Maggie'.
Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
Kerry Washington was
28 in Fantastic Four
as 'Alicia Masters'.
Wed, Jun 29 2005
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Kerry Washington was
28 in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
as 'Jasmine'.
Tue, Jun 07 2005
Poster of Sexual Life
Sexual Life
Kerry Washington was
27 in Sexual Life
as 'Rosalie'.
Wed, Jan 05 2005
Poster of Ray
Ray
Kerry Washington was
27 in Ray
as 'Della Bea Robinson'.
Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of She Hate Me
She Hate Me
Kerry Washington was
27 in She Hate Me
as 'Fatima Goodrich'.
Fri, Jul 30 2004
Poster of Strip Search
Strip Search
Kerry Washington was
27 in Strip Search
Tue, Apr 27 2004
Poster of Against the Ropes
Against the Ropes
Kerry Washington was
27 in Against the Ropes
as 'Renee'.
Fri, Feb 20 2004
Poster of The Human Stain
The Human Stain
Kerry Washington was
26 in The Human Stain
as 'Ellie'.
Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of The United States of Leland
The United States of Leland
Kerry Washington was
26 in The United States of Leland
as 'Ayesha'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of Sin
Sin
Kerry Washington was
25 in Sin
as 'Kassie'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Bad Company
Bad Company
Kerry Washington was
25 in Bad Company
as 'Julie'.
Fri, Jun 07 2002
Poster of Lift
Lift
Kerry Washington was
23 in Lift
as 'Niecy'.
Sat, Jan 20 2001
Poster of Save the Last Dance
Save the Last Dance
Kerry Washington was
23 in Save the Last Dance
as 'Chenille Reynolds'.
Fri, Jan 12 2001
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Really Big World of Astronomy, Part 2
The Standard Deviants: The Really Big World of Astronomy, Part 2
Kerry Washington was
23 in The Standard Deviants: The Really Big World of Astronomy, Part 2
as 'Actor'.
Tue, Dec 12 2000
Poster of Our Song
Our Song
Kerry Washington was
22 in Our Song
as 'Lanisha Brown'.
Fri, Jan 21 2000
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 2
The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 2
Kerry Washington was
19 in The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 2
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of 24-7
24-7
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in 24-7
Unreleased
Poster of Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water - A Conversation with Robin Roberts
Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water - A Conversation with Robin Roberts
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water - A Conversation with Robin Roberts
Unreleased
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 1
The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 1
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 1
as 'Herself'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Deep-Fried World of Organic Chemistry, Part 2
The Standard Deviants: The Deep-Fried World of Organic Chemistry, Part 2
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in The Standard Deviants: The Deep-Fried World of Organic Chemistry, Part 2
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Deep-Fried World of Organic Chemistry, Part 3
The Standard Deviants: The Deep-Fried World of Organic Chemistry, Part 3
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in The Standard Deviants: The Deep-Fried World of Organic Chemistry, Part 3
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of Shadow Force
Shadow Force
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in Shadow Force
as 'Kyrah'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Standard Deviants: The Wrinkle-Free World of English Composition
The Standard Deviants: The Wrinkle-Free World of English Composition
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in The Standard Deviants: The Wrinkle-Free World of English Composition
as 'Self'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of UnPrisoned
UnPrisoned
Kerry Washington was
46+ in UnPrisoned
as 'Paige Alexander'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 10 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Kerry Washington was
45+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as ', Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Little Fires Everywhere
Little Fires Everywhere
Kerry Washington was
43+ in Little Fires Everywhere
as 'Mia Warren'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 18 2020
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kerry Washington was
42+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Alec Baldwin Show
The Alec Baldwin Show
Kerry Washington was
41+ in The Alec Baldwin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of Red Table Talk
Red Table Talk
Kerry Washington was
41+ in Red Table Talk
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 07 2018
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Kerry Washington was
38+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as ', Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Kerry Washington was
38+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Kerry Washington was
38+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Kerry Washington was
37+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
Kerry Washington was
37+ in How to Get Away with Murder
as 'Olivia Pope'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Kerry Washington was
37+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Kerry Washington was
37+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as ', Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Kerry Washington was
35+ in Scandal
as 'Olivia Pope'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Black Panther
Black Panther
Kerry Washington was
32+ in Black Panther
as 'Princess Shuri (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 2010
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Kerry Washington was
32+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Psych
Psych
Kerry Washington was
29+ in Psych
as 'Mira Gaffney'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
Kerry Washington was
27+ in Project Runway
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Kerry Washington was
27+ in Boston Legal
as 'Chelina Hall'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Kerry Washington was
26+ in The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Kerry Washington was
26+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kerry Washington was
25+ in Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 26 2003
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
Kerry Washington was
24+ in The Guardian
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of 100 Centre Street
100 Centre Street
Kerry Washington was
23+ in 100 Centre Street
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 2001
Poster of Deadline
Deadline
Kerry Washington was
23+ in Deadline
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Standard Deviants TV
Standard Deviants TV
Kerry Washington was
23+ in Standard Deviants TV
as 'Herself (voice, uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 2000
Poster of Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
Kerry Washington was
22+ in Teen Choice Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 01 1999
Poster of The View
The View
Kerry Washington was
20+ in The View
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Kerry Washington was
16+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Kerry Washington was
13+ in Law & Order
as 'Allie Lawrence'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Kerry Washington was
12+ in The Simpsons
as 'Rayshelle Peyton (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Kerry Washington was
4+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Kerry Washington was
0+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host, Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Imperfect Women
Imperfect Women
Kerry Washington will be
47+ in Imperfect Women
First Air Date
Unreleased