Kerry Washington
Kerry Marisa Washington
Kerry Washington is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 2000.
- Profession
- Actor, Producer, Director
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- January 31, 1977
- Years active
- 2000–present
Early life
A Bronx native, Kerry Washington trained in theater and rose through independent film.
Career
She starred in "Ray" and "Django Unchained" and led the hit series "Scandal" as Olivia Pope, a landmark for Black women in television.
Major achievements
She earned multiple Emmy nominations and became a leading producer and advocate.
Legacy
Kerry Washington broke ground as the first Black woman to lead a network drama in decades.
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