Malcolm Washington

Malcolm Washington
Washington in 2024
Born (1991-04-10) April 10, 1991 (age 33)
Los Angeles, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
AFI Conservatory
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active2021–present
FatherDenzel Washington
RelativesJohn David Washington (brother)
Olivia Washington (twin sister)

Malcolm Washington (born April 10, 1991)[1] is an American filmmaker. A son of actor Denzel Washington, he made his feature film directorial debut with The Piano Lesson (2024).

Early life and background

Washington was born and raised in Los Angeles.[2] He is the son of actors Pauletta (née Pearson)[3] and Denzel Washington and the brother of John David Washington and Olivia Washington, the latter sibling his twin sister.[4] He also has an additional sister named Katia.[5][6]

Washington attended the Windward School in Los Angeles, playing on the basketball team with Anthony Stover and Darius Morris.[7] He attended the University of Pennsylvania, studying film and playing for the Quakers basketball team from 2009 to 2010.[8] He graduated from Penn with a degree in film studies in 2013,[9] and from the AFI Conservatory with a Master of Fine Arts degree in directing in 2016.[2][10]

Career

Washington made his feature directorial debut with the drama film The Piano Lesson (2024), an adaptation of the 1987 play by August Wilson, starring Samuel L. Jackson and his brother, John David.[11][12] He was awarded the Breakthrough Award at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival.[13][14] Washington was also honored with breakthrough director awards at the 32nd Hamptons International Film Festival[15] and the 13th Montclair Film Festival.[16] He, along with his father Denzel and producer Todd Black, has been nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature for The Piano Lesson.[17]

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Yu, Yi-Jin (September 12, 2024). "Denzel and Pauletta Washington are parents of 4: Get to know their kids". ABC News. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Malcolm Washington". AFI Conservatory Films. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Bamigboye, Baz (August 29, 2024). "Breaking Baz: Malcolm Washington Summons Ghosts From His Mother's Family To Aid Him Shooting 'The Piano Lesson' — Telluride Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Keenlyside, Sarah (September 13, 2024). "Meet Denzel Washington's talented son Malcolm Washington, who just made his directorial debut with Netflix's The Piano Lesson, starring Samuel L. Jackson". South China Morning Post. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "Denzel Washington hands reins to son Malcolm to bring August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' to the big screen". TheGrio. Associated Press. September 12, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  6. ^ Genai, Shanelle (August 21, 2024). "WATCH: Is Denzel Washington's Other Son About to Take Over Hollywood With This Black Classic?". The Root. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  7. ^ Hunt, Donald (February 2, 2010). "Denzel Washington's son 'Got Game' too". ESPN. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Gariano, Francesca (September 11, 2024). "Denzel Washington's 4 Children: All About John David, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia". People. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  9. ^ Blas, Lorena (May 13, 2013). "Denzel Washington watches son Malcolm graduate at Penn". USA Today. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  10. ^ "Malcolm Washington". 271 Films. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
  11. ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 8, 2024). "Malcolm Washington on Surprising His Mom With 'The Piano Lesson' Tribute". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  12. ^ Jackson, Angelique (September 10, 2024). "'The Piano Lesson' Director Malcolm Washington on Adapting August Wilson's Haunting Play For a New Generation: 'The Vision We Were Presenting Is Pretty Bold'". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  13. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (September 6, 2024). "'The Piano Lesson' Director Malcolm Washington & Star John David Washington Honored As Film Opens 60th Chicago Film Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  14. ^ Sharpe, Josh (September 6, 2024). "Malcolm Washington and John David Washington to Receive Honors for THE PIANO LESSON at Chicago International Film Festival". Broadway World. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  15. ^ Dunn, Jack (August 28, 2024). "Demi Moore, Liev Schreiber and Malcolm Washington Set for Hamptons International Film Festival Honors". Variety. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  16. ^ Lewis, Hilary (September 19, 2024). "Montclair Film Festival: 'Conclave' to Open, 'The Piano Lesson' to Close, 'Unstoppable' as Fiction Centerpiece (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  17. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 4, 2024). "Spirit Awards Best Feature Nominees Include 'Anora', 'I Saw The TV Glow', 'Nickel Boys', 'Sing Sing' & 'The Substance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 13, 2024.