Isaiah Washington (Isaiah Washington) - biography and filmography of the actor. Interesting facts from life

Isaiah Washington is an American actor and producer, known to audiences for roles in films "Hollywood cops", "Ghost Ship", "Anatomy of Passion" and other no less popular films. Impressive American is very popular not only at home, but also far beyond the United States. Directors without hesitation trust important roles to him, because they know that he will cope with everything, will reincarnate in any character.

Childhood and youth of the actor

Isaiah Washington was born on August 3, 1963 in one of the largest cities in Texas - Houston. Since Americans - restless people, the actor's family often moved from place to place. Isaiah spent his young years in the Texas town of Missouri, where he received a secondary education at the school "Willowridge."

When Washington was only 13 years old, a misfortune happened - the boy's father was shot. This tragedy greatly influenced the worldview of the teenager. When the time came, Isaiah went to the army to serve in the US Air Force, where he spent three years. During this time, Washington collected the right amount of money to enter the university. In Howard, he studied acting and art.

The beginning of the creative path

A young, unknown actor could not claim serious roles, so early in his career, Isaiah was satisfied with the small and took on any robot that he was trusted with. Mostly he played in television series, in the 80s the young man starred in episodic roles in such projects as "Slaughter Department", "On the rocks", "All my children", etc. The guy's talent did not go unnoticed, and he already Soon suggested a major role in the film "The Color of Love." Unfortunately, there was no creative breakthrough, because the film did not really appeal to the audience and did not arouse the bright impressions of the critics. Thus, Washington continued to play secondary roles and wait for its time.

The best roles of the actor

The truly successful actor Isaiah Washington became in the early 2000's. It was then that his big screen came out with such works as the action movie "Out of sight" (in which the man starred along with Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney), the thriller "The Present Crime" (paired with Clint Eastwood). The paintings were very successful, the cast liked the audience, so overnight Isaiah Washington became recognizable. Photos of the actor adorned the covers of popular publications, the press eagerly touted a talented and charming young man. Since then, the scale of Washington's films has changed: he was not offered major roles, but still the actor no longer appeared in second-rate films.

Filmography

On the account of Isaiah Washington there are already more than six dozen works. Despite the fact that he mainly plays not the main characters, the actor is one of the most popular and recognizable in America, because his characters are always bright, memorable, have an individuality. In the 80s, Isaiah starred in the series "All My Children", which was broadcast from 1970 to 2011. Then there was an episodic role in the television tape "Law and order" (1990 - 2010 gg.). In 1991, Washington took part in the filming of comedy melodrama "Only Business" and the drama "Color of Love."

In 1993, Isaiah received a role in the series "Slaughter Division", which was broadcast until 1999. In the same year, the television movie "On the rocks" was released, the shooting of the series "The Police of New York" and "Living Single" began. In 1994, Washington played the secondary characters in the dramas "Alma's Rainbow" and "Crooklyn." Also, the actor participated in the filming of the series "Police Undercover" and "Touch of the Angel." In 1995, Isaiah was engaged in the melodrama "Stonewall" and the crime drama "Pushers." In 1996, too, worked productively Isaiah Washington. The filmography of the actor was replenished with the work "Mr. And Mrs. Loving ", as well as dramas" Get in the bus "," Soul of the game "," Girl number 6 ".

In 1997, Washington starred in the TV series "Ellie McBeal", in the television movie "The Gambler" and in the movie "Love Jones". In 1998, the actor played a role in the short film "Rituals", the telegram "Law of the streets", the drama "Bulworth" and the thriller "Out of sight". The following year, Isaiah was invited to the fantasy "Funeral in Texas" and to the thriller "The Present Crime." In the new millennium, Washington starred in the series "Food for the Soul", the militant "Romeo Must Die," the dramas "In the Desert" and "Dance in September." In 2001, Isaiah Washington delighted fans with the thriller "Through Wounds", and in 2002 - the horror film "Ghost Ship", the comedy "Welcome to Collinwood."

In 2003, Isaiah starred in the drama "The Story of a Girl" and the action movie "Hollywood Cops", in 2004 - in the thriller "Dead Birdies." In 2005, Washington was invited to the comedy "Magnates". In 2007, the actor appeared in the episodic role in the series "Biobab", in 2008 starred in the series "Cleaner" and the thriller "The Least of These". In 2009, Isaiah played the hero in the drama "Hurricane season", in 2010 - in the series "Law and order: Los Angeles", in 2011 - in the series "Free Lady". In 2012, Washington was entrusted with a major role in the drama "Shepherd". In 2013, the actor starred in the thriller "To go for the sisters", in the drama "A New Attempt Kate McCall." In 2014 began to broadcast the series "Hundred" with the participation of Washington.

Personal life

Washington does not belong to the stars that change the ladies' hearts like gloves. On February 14, 1996, he married a beloved woman, Janice Marie Garland. The couple grows up three wonderful children: Time, Isaiah and Imen.

Interesting facts from biography

• According to the 2006 TV Guide magazine, Isaiah was listed as the sexiest man. In the same year, the actor was in the rating of "Fifty Most Beautiful People", and in 2008 he was recognized as one of the sexiest doctors on television.
• Many viewers believe that Isaiah Washington and Denzel Washington are relatives, but this is not so, the actors are just namesake.