12 facts you need to know about Malcolm & Marie star John David Washington

Everything you need to know about Malcolm & Marie actor John David Washington, from his age to his movie roles and more.

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   1. How old is John David Washington?

   John David Washington was born on July 28, 1984, making him 36 years old. (Photo: Getty)

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   2. Is John David Washington related to Denzel Washington?

   Yes, John David Washington is Denzel Washington's son. John David is the eldest of Hollywood actor Denzel's four children with wife Pauletta Pearson; he was followed by sister Katia and then twins, a sister named Olivia and and a brother named Malcolm. (Photo: Getty)

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   3. What movies has John David Washington been in?

   John David Washington featured in Spike Lee's 1992 movie 'Malcolm X' - which starred his father Denzel Washington - when he was just 8 years old as an extra. Following his football career, he returned to acting and starred in movies including 'Tenet' (2020), 'BlacKkKlansman' (2018), and Malcolm & Marie (2021). He also starred in the HBO drama series 'Ballers' from 2015–2019. (Photo: Getty)

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   4. What is John David Washington’s net worth?

   John David Washington is rumoured to have a net worth of around $6 million. (Photo: Getty)

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   5. What is the age gap between John David Washington and Zendaya?

   The age gap between John David Washington and Zendaya is 12 years. John David was born on 28 July 1984, while Zendaya was born on 1 September 1996. The pair star in the 2021 Netflix film Malcolm & Marie together. (Photo: Netflix)

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   6. Who are John David Washington’s parents?

   John David Washington is the eldest son of award-winning actor Denzel Washington and actress and singer Pauletta Pearson. (Photo: Getty)

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   7. How tall is John David Washington?

   John David Washington is 5 ft 9, or 1.75 m tall. (Photo: Getty)

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   8. Is John David Washington in Black Panther?

   No, John David Washington was not in Marvel's 2018 movie Black Panther, but he did speak very highly of its star, the late Chadwick Boseman. "He was just as warm and welcoming as you would hope a leading man would be," the actor told PEOPLE. "That’s what he was, a leading man. He exemplified professionalism. He exemplified the kind of artist one would hope to be. He was very serious about his work." (Photo: Getty)

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    9. Did John David Washington play in the NFL?

    John David Washington played football throughout high school and later at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams in May 2006, and played in NFL Europe for the Rhein Fire in 2007. Two years later, he was drafted by the California Redwoods, who later became the Sacramento Mountain Lions, and stayed with them until 2012. (Photo: Getty)

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    10. Was John David Washington in Malcolm X?

    When he was just 8-years-old, John David Washington played a school student from Harlem in Spike Lee's 1992 movie 'Malcolm X', which starred his father Denzel Washington. (Photo: Warner Bros.)

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    11. Does John David Washington have Instagram?

    Yes, John David Washington's Instagram handle is @johndavidwashington. (Photo: Getty)

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    12. Does John David Washington have a girlfriend?

    John David Washington is thought to be single. In 2016, he said he was "single AF" and later admitted that he was paranoid that women only dated him because he was Denzel Washington’s son. (Photo: Getty)

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