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Kenny Washington

Acting Born Aug 31, 1918 Los Angeles, California, USA 10 credits

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

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Known for

Film

The Jackie Robinson Story

as Tigers Manager

Full filmography

  • Pinky (1949) as Dr. Canady
  • The Little Foxes (1941) as Servant (uncredited)
  • The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) as Tigers Manager
  • Easy Living (1949) as Benny
  • Rope of Sand (1949) as John
  • Rogues' Regiment (1948) as Sam Latch
  • Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Sundown (1941) as Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)
  • Marcus (2015) as Self
  • While Thousands Cheer (1940) as Kenny Harrington