Biography

John G.K. Washington, the middle of three children was born in Takoma Park, Maryland. He is the son of Mentoria, a truancy director (retired), and Gary K. Washington, a high school principal (retired).

In 2007, Washington joined the United States Marine Corps, deploying twice with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. He was honorably discharged in 2011 with the rank of sergeant.

After his service, Washington attended George Washington University (for a semester) attempting to earn a spot on the school's basketball team. He later transferred to a Christian college where he was a walk-on and won a starting spot.

Completely shifting gears to following his dreams, in 2015, Washington left his job as a police officer in D.C. public schools and arrived in Los Angeles. He enrolled himself into film school and began learning both sides of the camera before graduating in 2018 with a degree in film production.

After graduation, Washington began acting, appearing in various films and shows such as S.W.A.T., Westworld, Tenet, and Lonestar 911. His work led him to being cast in the film MVP, named after the non-profit organization Merging Vets and Players which he too is apart of.
- IMDb mini biography by: MGMT