Kerry Washington

Born: 1977-01-31

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). For her role, she was twice nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and once for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama. Her portrayal of Anita Hill in the HBO television political thriller film Confirmation (2016), and her role as Mia Warren in the Hulu miniseries Little Fires Everywhere (2020), both earned nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie. In film, Washington is known for her roles as Della Bea Robinson in Ray (2004), as Kay in The Last King of Scotland (2006), as Alicia Masters in the live-action Fantastic Four films of 2005 and 2007, and as Broomhilda von Shaft in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained (2012). She has also starred in the independent films Our Song (2000), The Dead Girl (2006), Mother and Child (2009), Night Catches Us (2010), and American Son (2019). Time magazine included Washington in its Time 100 list of most influential people in 2014. In 2018, Forbes named her the eighth highest-paid television actress. Washington has won a Primetime Emmy Award and five NAACP Image Awards, including The President's Award. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kerry Washington, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Cars 3

as Natalie Certain (voice)
Released: 2017-06-15

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen is...

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as Broomhilda von Shaft
Released: 2012-12-25

With the help of a German bounty hunter, a freed slave sets out to rescue his wife from a brutal...

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The School for Good and Evil

as Professor Dovey
Released: 2022-10-19

Best friends Sophie and Agatha navigate an enchanted school for young heroes and villains — and...

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as Jasmine
Released: 2005-06-07

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as Alicia Masters
Released: 2005-06-29

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Little Man

as Vanessa
Released: 2006-08-31

After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to...

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as Alicia Masters
Released: 2007-06-13

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The Human Stain

as Ellie
Released: 2003-10-29

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as Kay Amin
Released: 2006-01-12

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A Thousand Words

as Caroline McCall
Released: 2012-03-07

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as Chenille Reynolds
Released: 2001-01-12

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Bad Company

as Julie
Released: 2002-06-07

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Ray

as Della Bea Robinson
Released: 2004-10-29

Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven....

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The Dead Girl

as Rosetta
Released: 2006-11-07

The clues to a young woman's death come together as the lives of seemingly unrelated people...

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Miracle at St. Anna

as Zana Wilder
Released: 2008-09-15

Miracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the...

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Lakeview Terrace

as Lisa Mattson
Released: 2008-09-19

A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the...

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She Hate Me

as Fatima Goodrich
Released: 2004-07-30

Fired from his job, a former executive turns to impregnating wealthy lesbians for profit.

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Mother and Child

as Lucy
Released: 2009-11-07

The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets...

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Confirmation

as Anita Hill
Released: 2016-04-16

Judge Clarence Thomas' nomination to the United States' Supreme Court is called into question...

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One World: Together at Home

as Self
Released: 2020-04-18

A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health...

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For Colored Girls

as Kelly / Blue
Released: 2010-11-05

About existence from the perspective of 20 nameless black females. Each of the women portray one...

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as Mrs. Greene
Released: 2020-12-02

After the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the...

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Against the Ropes

as Renee
Released: 2004-02-20

A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen....

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The United States of Leland

as Ayesha
Released: 2003-05-15

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled...

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The Details

as Rebecca Mazzoni
Released: 2012-11-02

When a family of raccoons discover worms living underneath the sod in Jeff and Nealy's backyard,...

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American Son

as Kendra Ellis-Connor
Released: 2019-09-12

Time passes and tension mounts in a Florida police station as an estranged interracial couple...

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The Words That Built America

as Reader - Declaration of Independence
Released: 2017-07-04

In recognition of the 4th of July, several celebrities and politicians of differing ideologies...

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as Nikki Tru
Released: 2007-03-07

Richard Cooper is a married man and father of two who is just plain bored with married life. Not...

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Girl Rising

as Narrator - Nepal (voice)
Released: 2013-03-07

Nine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global...

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Strip Search

as uncredited
Released: 2004-04-27

Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security...

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Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special

as Self / Dr. Julianne Richards
Released: 2015-02-15

Former members of Saturday Night Live come together to remember the past 40 years of Saturday...

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Peeples

as Grace Peeples
Released: 2013-05-09

The story follows what happens when a child psychologist surprises his girlfriend by showing up...

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Good Hair

as Herself
Released: 2009-10-09

An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty...

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Black Panther

as Princess Shuri
Released: 2010-01-18

Black Panther is the ruler and protector of the African nation of Wakanda. Using technology,...

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Sexual Life

as Rosalie
Released: 2005-01-05

As they seek romance and sexual gratification, the lives of eight Los Angeles natives —...

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Sin

as Kassie
Released: 2003-01-01

Retired cop Eddie Burns gave 15 years and the use of his left arm to the Reno homicide squad....

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Killers Kill, Dead Men Die

as The Debutante
Released: 2007-03-13

The most ambitious portfolio in the 13-year history of Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue, this...

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Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

as Helen Willis
Released: 2019-05-22

Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."

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Wide-Awake

as The Homeowner
Released: 2012-12-07

Ingénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who...

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Life Is Hot in Cracktown

as Marybeth
Released: 2009-06-26

Various stories of how crack cocaine has infiltrated the inner-city streets. Based on Buddy...

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2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self
Released: 2021-11-20

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame...

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The People Speak

as Self
Released: 2009-12-13

A look at America's struggles with war, class, race and women's rights. based on Howard Zinn's...

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Our Song

as Lanisha Brown
Released: 2000-01-21

Focusing on the bonding between three female (an African American female, a half African...

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The Disney Holiday Singalong

as Self
Released: 2020-11-30

Returning for a third iteration, “The Disney Holiday Singalong” features more music and magic...

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Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil

as Self
Released: 2021-10-02

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Trigonometry, Vol. 2: The Standard Deviants

as Actor
Released: 2007-08-28

Part 2 starts off with a quick review of graphing as well as sine, cosine and tangent. From...

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Wait

as Maggie
Released: 2005-10-06

A short film featured in Glamour Magazine’s short film series, “Reel Moments.”

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Night Catches Us

as Patricia Wilson
Released: 2010-12-03

After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus returns to his home in...

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Astronomy, Part 2: The Standard Deviants

as Actor
Released: 2000-12-12

In Astronomy Part 2, you will learn all about the planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, the...

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Put It in a Book

as Sheila
Released: 2007-06-09

When one brother is killed as the result of gang violence, the other must choose between...

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Habla Espanol: Beyond the Basics: The Standard Deviants

as uncredited
Released: 1997-01-01

The talented and lively Standard Deviants crew teaches viewers ways to understand the nature of...

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Olmsted and America's Urban Parks

as Narrator
Released: 2011-04-17

Frederick Law Olmsted designed New York City's Central Park with Calvert Vaux over 150 years...

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Trigonometry, Vol. 1: The Standard Deviants

as Actor
Released: 2007-08-28

This edition of Trigonometry includes such topics as radians, the special angles, right...

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Astronomy, Part 1: The Standard Deviants

as Actor
Released: 2007-08-28

This series also covers the essential concepts of astronomy: gravity, the light spectrum,...

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Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy

as Self - Host
Released: 2020-10-29

A star-studded, bipartisan special featuring appearances and performances from a variety of...

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Woman In Burka

as Kerry
Released: 2008-01-01

A darkly comic look at the life of an actress and the types of Middle Eastern roles available to...

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The Kelly Clarkson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2019-09-09

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well...

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The Jennifer Hudson Show

as uncredited
First aired: 2022-09-12

Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.

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The Simpsons

as Rayshelle Peyton (voice)
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self
First aired: 2014-02-25

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as uncredited
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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Law & Order

as Allie Lawrence
First aired: 1990-09-13

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing...

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Real Time with Bill Maher

as Self
First aired: 2003-02-21

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors,...

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Psych

as Mira Gaffney
First aired: 2006-07-07

Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a...

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Project Runway

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2004-12-01

Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2015-03-23

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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Scandal

as Olivia Pope
First aired: 2012-04-05

Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the...

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The Guardian

as uncredited
First aired: 2001-09-25

Nick Fallin is a hotshot lawyer working at his father's ultrasuccessful Pittsburgh law firm....

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The View

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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How to Get Away with Murder

as Olivia Pope
First aired: 2014-09-25

A sexy, suspense-driven legal thriller about a group of ambitious law students and their...

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Boston Legal

as Chelina Hall
First aired: 2004-10-03

Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston...

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Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self
First aired: 2015-08-02

Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of...

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Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

as Self
First aired: 2014-12-21

PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through...

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Red Table Talk

as Self
First aired: 2018-05-07

Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Adrienne – three generations of women open...

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UnPrisoned

as Paige Alexander
First aired: 2023-03-10

A messy but perfectionist relationship therapist and single mom has her life turned...

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Little Fires Everywhere

as Mia Warren
First aired: 2020-03-18

The intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and...

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Black Panther

as Princess Shuri (voice)
First aired: 2010-01-16

Deep in the heart of Africa lies Wakanda, an advanced and unconquerable civilization. A family...

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Deadline

as uncredited
First aired: 2000-10-02

Deadline is a television series which was shown on NBC in the 2000–2001 season. It starred...

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The Alec Baldwin Show

as Self
First aired: 2018-10-14

This talk show hosted by Alec Baldwin features one-on-one conversations with some of the most...

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Teen Choice Awards

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 1999-08-01

The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were...

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