Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington is an Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, and director, known for her compelling performances in film and television, including significant roles in ‘Scandal’ and ‘Django Unchained’. After making her screen debut in the 1994 ABC telefilm ‘Magical Make-Over’, Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, and director Kerry Washington went on to establish a formidable career across film, television, and theatre. Her early filmography included co-starring roles in ‘Our Song’ (2000) and ‘Save the Last Dance’ (2001), followed by a notable turn in ‘Bad Company’ (2002) which enabled her to secure SAG health insurance. Washington garnered strong reviews for her lead role in Spike Lee’s ‘She Hate Me’ (2004) and delivered an acclaimed performance as Della Bea Robinson in the biopic ‘Ray’ (2004).

Her recent work includes a recurring voice role as Rayshelle Peyton in ‘The Simpsons’ (2022-present), portraying Professor Clarissa Dovey in ‘The School for Good and Evil’ (2022), and starring as Major Adams in ‘The Six Triple Eight’ (2024). Looking ahead, Washington is set to star in ‘Shadow Force’ (2025), is in post-production for ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ (2025), and is currently filming ‘Animals’.