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]
Olivia Washington | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1991 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University Tisch School of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Father | Denzel Washington |
| Relatives | John David Washington (brother) Malcolm Washington (twin brother) |
Early life and education
editWashington 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
editFollowing 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
editFilm
edit| 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 | — |
| 2024 | The Piano Lesson | Young Mama Ola | — |
Television
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ a b c "Olivia Washington". Film Independent. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ n.a. "Much Ado About Nothing". The Public Theater. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ n.a. "Olivia Washington - Awards and Nominations". IMDb. Archived from the original on 27 June 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
