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Olivia Washington

For the educator and wife of Booker T. Washington, see Olivia A. Davidson.
Olivia Washington
Born (1991-04-10) April 10, 1991 (age 33)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materNew York University Tisch School of the Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
FatherDenzel Washington
RelativesJohn David Washington (brother)
Malcolm Washington (twin brother)

Olivia Washington (born April 10, 1991) is an American actress. A daughter of actor Denzel Washington, she is best known for her role as a girl with superspeed in the miniseries I’m a Virgo (2023), for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.[1]

Early life and education

Washington was born in Los Angeles to actor Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington (née Pearson).[2] Her twin brother is filmmaker Malcolm Washington and her older siblings are Katia and John David Washington.[3] In 2013, Washington graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[4][5]

Career

Following small roles in series such as Madoff and Mr. Robot, Washington appeared as Margaret in The Public Theater's 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing.[6]

Washington appeared in the 2022 military drama Breaking. For her performance as burger cook Flora in the Boots Riley television series I'm a Virgo the following year, Washington was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.[1][7] In 2024, Washington was cast alongside Fisayo Akinade and Kit Harington in the West End production of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris.[8]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Butler Olivia —
2016 The Comedian May’s Assistant —
Sorry for Your Loss Johnna Short film
2017 Green Brothers —
The Forever Tree Tawny Bennett Short film
An Act of Terror Virginia Christian Short film
2018 In Reality Olivia —
2019 The Public’s Much Ado About Nothing Margaret Recorded version of the 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater
2021 The Corner Store Olivia Watts Short film
The Little Things Amy Anders —
The Tragedy of Macbeth Children’s Nurse —
2022 Breaking Cassandra Brown-Easley —

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Empire Dee 1 episode
2016 Madoff Agent Cacioppi 4 episodes
Mr. Robot FBI Agent 3 episodes
2018 Chicago P.D. Michelle 1 episode
2019 She’s Gotta Have It Dutch 2 episodes
Great Performances Margaret Recorded version of the 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater
2021 Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia Estelle TV movie
A Holiday in Harlem Jazmin TV movie
2023 I’m a Virgo Flora 7 episodes

Theater

Year Title Role Notes
2019 Much Ado About Nothing Margaret Production at The Public Theater
2024 Slave Play Kaneisha West End production

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref
2022 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble Cast Breaking Won [9]
2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series I'm a Virgo Nominated [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Olivia Washington". Film Independent. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  2. ^ "This 'I'm A Virgo' Star Grounds Herself By Spending Time With Her Famous Family". Bustle. February 20, 2024. Archived from the original on October 21, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "In Case You Missed It, 'I'm A Virgo' Star Olivia Washington Is Denzel's Daughter". Essence. July 19, 2023. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Denzel Washington's 4 Children: All About John David, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia". People. Archived from the original on 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  5. ^ Tauer, Kristen (June 22, 2023). "Olivia Washington Is On the Fast Track". WWD. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  6. ^ n.a. "Much Ado About Nothing". The Public Theater. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  7. ^ "After 'I'm a Virgo,' Olivia Washington Won't 'Go Back to the One-Dimensional Female Role'". ELLE. June 29, 2023. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  8. ^ n.a. "Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris to open in London's West End, cast includes Kit Harington". West End Theatre. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  9. ^ n.a. "Olivia Washington - Awards and Nominations". IMDb. Archived from the original on 27 June 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
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