
Kenny Washington
Known For
Acting
Born
1918-08-31 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
1971-06-24
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
Most Known For

Pinky
as Dr. Canady

The Little Foxes
as Servant (uncredited)

The Jackie Robinson Story
as Tigers Manager

Rope of Sand
as John

Easy Living
as Benny

Sundown
as Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
as Self (archive footage)

Rogues' Regiment
as Sam Latch

Marcus
as Self

While Thousands Cheer
as Kenny Harrington