Malcolm Washington Explained
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]
Filmography
Notes and References
- Web site: Yu. Yi-Jin. Denzel and Pauletta Washington are parents of 4: Get to know their kids. September 12, 2024. ABC News. October 9, 2024.
- Web site: Malcolm Washington. AFI Conservatory Films. October 29, 2024.
- Web site: Bamigboye. Baz. Breaking Baz: Malcolm Washington Summons Ghosts From His Mother's Family To Aid Him Shooting 'The Piano Lesson' — Telluride Film Festival. August 29, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. October 9, 2024.
- News: Keenlyside. Sarah. Meet Denzel Washington's talented son Malcolm Washington, who just made his directorial debut with Netflix's The Piano Lesson, starring Samuel L. Jackson. September 13, 2024. South China Morning Post. October 9, 2024.
- Web site: Denzel Washington hands reins to son Malcolm to bring August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' to the big screen. September 12, 2024. Associated Press. TheGrio. October 9, 2024.
- Genai. Shanelle. WATCH: Is Denzel Washington's Other Son About to Take Over Hollywood With This Black Classic?. August 21, 2024. The Root. October 9, 2024.
- Web site: Hunt. Donald. Denzel Washington's son 'Got Game' too. February 2, 2010. ESPN. October 9, 2024.
- Web site: Denzel Washington's 4 Children: All About John David, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia. Gariano. Francesca. People. September 11, 2024. October 29, 2024.
- Web site: Denzel Washington watches son Malcolm graduate at Penn. Blas. Lorena. USA Today. May 13, 2013. October 29, 2024.
- Web site: Malcolm Washington. 271 Films. October 29, 2024.
- Galuppo. Mia. Malcolm Washington on Surprising His Mom With 'The Piano Lesson' Tribute. September 8, 2024. The Hollywood Reporter. October 9, 2024.
- Jackson. Angelique. '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'. September 10, 2024. Variety. October 9, 2024.
- Web site: Fleming. Mike Jr.. 'The Piano Lesson' Director Malcolm Washington & Star John David Washington Honored As Film Opens 60th Chicago Film Festival. September 6, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. October 9, 2024.
- Web site: Sharpe. Josh. Malcolm Washington and John David Washington to Receive Honors for THE PIANO LESSON at Chicago International Film Festival. September 6, 2024. Broadway World. October 9, 2024.
- Dunn. Jack. Demi Moore, Liev Schreiber and Malcolm Washington Set for Hamptons International Film Festival Honors. August 28, 2024. Variety. October 9, 2024.
- Lewis. Hilary. Montclair Film Festival: 'Conclave' to Open, 'The Piano Lesson' to Close, 'Unstoppable' as Fiction Centerpiece (Exclusive). September 19, 2024. The Hollywood Reporter. October 9, 2024.
