Malcolm Washington is an American film director, producer, and writer who is also known as the son of the legendary actor Denzel Washington.
He has worked on several films and shows, including Chef, Trouble Man, Benny Got Shot, and She’s Gotta Have It. He has also won awards and recognition for his filmmaking skills and talent.
Profile
- Full name: Malcolm Washington
- Date of birth: April 10, 1991
- Age: 32 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Film director, producer, and writer
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
- Parents: Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington
- Siblings: John David Washington, Katia Washington, and Olivia Washington
- Spouse: N/A
- Children: N/A
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $2 million
Early Life & Education
Malcolm Washington was born on April 10, 1991, in Los Angeles, California, to Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington, both famous Hollywood actors who have won multiple awards for their performances.
Malcolm has three siblings: John David, who is also an actor and a former football player; Katia, who works as an editorial production assistant and has been involved in films such as Django Unchained, Fences, and The Birth of a Nation; and Olivia, who is his twin sister and also an actress.
Malcolm grew up in a family of actors and theater personalities and developed an interest in films and filmmaking from a young age. He attended Windward School in Los Angeles, where he excelled in basketball and played point guard.
He later enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania, where he continued to play basketball and also majored in film studies. He graduated in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in film studies.
Personal Life
Malcolm Washington is very private about his personal life and does not reveal much about his romantic relationships or children.
He is currently single and focused on his career. He is close to his parents and siblings and often attends events and functions with them.
He is also a Christian and follows the faith of his parents.
Career
Malcolm Washington started his career in the entertainment industry as a production assistant for the hit movie Chef in 2014, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Sofia Vergara.
He then worked as a second assistant director for the short film Trouble Man in 2016, directed by Jackson Young and starring Michael Ealy and Omari Hardwick.
His breakthrough came in 2017 when he wrote and directed his short film Benny Got Shot, which was about a young woman who witnessed the shooting of her brother and struggled to cope with the trauma.
The film was well-received by critics and audiences and won him the Filmmaker-to-Watch Award at the Atlanta Film Festival.
The film was also screened at the Palm Springs International ShortFest and the Los Angeles Short Film Showcase.
In the same year, he also worked as an assistant to Spike Lee on the Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, which was based on Lee’s 1986 film of the same name.
He also produced and directed another short film, Summer of 17, a comedy-drama about a group of friends who spent their last summer together before college.
In 2019, he produced another short film, The Dispute, directed by Adam Ganser and starring Malcolm Barrett and Brandon Scott. The film was a comedy about two friends who get into a heated argument over a trivial matter.
He is working on his feature film debut, The Piano Lesson, based on the play by August Wilson and stars Samuel L. Jackson and Anika Noni Rose. The film is in post-production and is expected to be released in 2024.
Net Worth
Malcolm Washington has an estimated net worth of around $2 million, which he has earned from his career as a film director, producer, and writer.
He has worked on several films and shows, both behind and in front of the camera, and has received awards and recognition for his work.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: N/A
- Twitter handle: N/A
Filmography
- Chef
- Trouble Man
- Benny Got Shot
- She’s Gotta Have It
- Summer of 17
- The Dispute
- The Piano Lesson
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