Kenny Washington

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

Known For

The Little Foxes

as Servant (uncredited)

Pinky

as Dr. Canady

Rope of Sand

as John

Sundown

as Sergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)

Easy Living

as Benny

The Jackie Robinson Story

as Tigers Manager

Marcus

as Self

Rogues' Regiment

as Sam Latch

Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL

as Self (archive footage)

While Thousands Cheer

as Kenny Harrington