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• Kerry Washington is a popular African-American actress from New York State, who has appeared in such films as Ray, Fantastic Four, and The Last King of Scotland.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: January 31, 1977
  2. Birth Place: Bronx, New York
  3. Height: 5'4 1/2
  4. New spokeswoman for L'Oreal

• Early Life

  Kerry Washington was born in The Bronx, New York State on January 31, 1977. She would attend The Spence School in Manhattan, and then earn a degree in theater from George Washington University.

• Acting Career

  Her acting career would start modestly with small roles on Television. She would first gain national attention for her role in the film Save the Last Dance with Julia Stiles she would foloow that up with guest appearances on the hit television shows Law & Order and NYPD Blue. Her next feature film role would be in the Chris Rock and Anthony Hopkins star vehicle Bad Company. Her breakout role would come in the Jamie Fox Academy Award winning film Ray. Other notable films include Little Man, The Last King of Scotland and I Think I Love My Wife.

• Kerry Washington Timeline

  • January 31, 1977: Born
  • 2000: Our Song
  • 2001: Save the Last Dance
  • 2004: Ray
  • 2005: Mr. & Mrs. Smith
  • 2005: Fantastic Four
  • 2006: The Last King of Scotland
  • 2006: The Dead Girl
  • 2007: I Think I Love My Wife
  • 2007: Rise of the Silver Surfer

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