Scene from Mother and Child (2009)

Alternate Names: Kerry Marisa Washington, Κέρι Ουάσινγκτον, Керрі Вашингтон, کری واشینگتن

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Standard Deviants: The Salsa-Riffic World of Spanish, Part 2 (1997) as Herself

Most Important Roles:

• The Last King of Scotland (2006) as Kay Amin
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) as Jasmine
• Ray (2004) as Della Bea Robinson
• Bad Company (2002) as Julie
• Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) as Alicia Masters
• She Hate Me (2004) as Fatima Goodrich
• Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil (2021) as Self
• Good Hair (2009) as Self
• Against the Ropes (2004) as Renee
• Little Man (2006) as Vanessa

Career Highlights:

• The Last King of Scotland (2006)
• Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
• Ray (2004)
• Bad Company (2002)
• Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
• She Hate Me (2004)
• Christoph Waltz - The Charm of Evil (2021)
• Good Hair (2009)
• Against the Ropes (2004)
• Little Man (2006)

Awards:

• Lucy Award (2014)
• Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year (2016)
• Women of the Year (2022)
• GLAAD Vanguard Award (2015)
• Entrepreneur in Entertainment Award (2024)

Kerry Marisa Washington, born January 31, 1977, is an American actress known for her role as Olivia Pope in the ABC drama series 'Scandal' (2012-2018), which earned her two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination. She made her film debut in 'Our Song' (2000) and has since appeared in various films like 'Ray' (2004), 'Fantastic Four' (2005), and 'Django Unchained' (2012). Washington also had notable stage roles, making her Broadway debut in David Mamet's play 'Race' (2009) and starring in Christopher Demos-Brown's play 'American Son'. She was included in Time's 100 most influential people list in 2014.