John David Washington – Denzel Washington’s Son

John David Washington didn’t start out as an actor like his father, Hollywood veteran Denzel Washington. Before impressing audiences with his talent in acting, John David was a professional football player. He played for Morehouse College and performed remarkably as a running back. His father also played collegiate basketball when he was at Fordham University, so their career paths aren’t too different if you think about it.

Did you know that John David knew acting really was what he wanted to do from the start? Now, he is starting to build his acting resume with all the fantastic films he’s done in the last few years. His most notable role is in BlacKkKlansman for which he received nominations for Best Actor from the Golden Globe Awards and Satellite Awards. Not a bad start, we think. We hope he learns money management, too, considering the success coming his way.