Olivia Washington Explained

Birth Date:10 April 1991
Birth Place:Los Angeles
Alma Mater:New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2013 – present
Father:Denzel Washington
Mother:Pauletta Washington (née Pearson)
Relatives:John David Washington (brother)

Olivia Washington (born April 10, 1991) is an American actress. A daughter of actor Denzel Washington, she is best known for her role as Flora in I’m a Virgo, for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in 2024.[1]

Early life and education

Washington was born in Los Angeles to actor Denzel Washington and Pauletta Washington (née Pearson).[2] Her twin brother is filmmaker Malcom Washington and her older siblings are Katia and John David Washington.[3] In 2013, Washington graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.[4] [5]

Career

Following small roles in series such as Madoff and Mr. Robot, Washington appeared as Margaret in The Public Theater's 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing.[6]

Washington appeared in the 2022 military drama Breaking. For her performance as burger cook Flora in the Boots Riley television series I'm a Virgo the following year, Washington was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award.[1] [7]

In 2024, Washington was cast alongside Fisayo Akinade and Kit Harington in the West End production of Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris.[8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013The ButlerOlivia
2016The ComedianMay’s Assistant
Sorry for Your LossJohnnaShort film
2017Green Brothers
The Forever TreeTawny BennettShort film
An Act of TerrorVirginia ChristianShort film
2018In RealityOlivia
2019The Public’s Much Ado About NothingMargaretRecorded version of the 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater
2021The Corner StoreOlivia WattsShort film
The Little ThingsAmy Anders
The Tragedy of MacbethChildren’s Nurse
2022BreakingCassandra Brown-Easley

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015EmpireDee1 episode
2016MadoffAgent Cacioppi4 episodes
Mr. RobotFBI Agent3 episodes
2018Chicago P.D.Michelle1 episode
2019She’s Gotta Have ItDutch2 episodes
Great PerformancesMargaretRecorded version of the 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater
2021Robin Roberts Presents: MahaliaEstelleTV movie
A Holiday in HarlemJazminTV movie
2023I’m a VirgoFlora7 episodes

Theater

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019Much Ado About NothingMargaretProduction at The Public Theater
2024Slave PlayKaneishaWest End production

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef
2022Sundance Film FestivalU.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble CastBreaking[9]
2024Film Independent Spirit AwardsBest Supporting Performance in a New Scripted SeriesI'm a Virgo

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olivia Washington . 2024-03-13 . Film Independent . en-US.
  2. Web site: This 'I'm A Virgo' Star Grounds Herself By Spending Time With Her Famous Family. February 20, 2024. Bustle. March 14, 2024. October 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231021014252/https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/olivia-washington-im-a-virgo-flora-acting-denzel-family. live.
  3. Web site: In Case You Missed It, 'I'm A Virgo' Star Olivia Washington Is Denzel's Daughter. July 19, 2023. Essence. March 14, 2024. October 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231001230225/https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/olivia-washington-im-a-virgo/. live.
  4. Web site: Denzel Washington's 4 Children: All About John David, Katia, Malcolm and Olivia . 2024-03-13 . People . en-US . 2023-12-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231221114024/https://people.com/parents/all-about-denzel-washington-kids/ . live .
  5. Web site: Olivia Washington Is On the Fast Track. Kristen. Tauer. June 22, 2023. WWD. March 14, 2024. February 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240226185424/https://wwd.com/eye/people/olivia-washington-i-am-a-virgo-1235675842/. live.
  6. Web site: n.a. . Much Ado About Nothing . The Public Theater . 13 March 2024 . 2 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240202224357/https://publictheater.org/news-items/buckets/Features/muchado/ . live .
  7. Web site: After 'I'm a Virgo,' Olivia Washington Won't 'Go Back to the One-Dimensional Female Role'. June 29, 2023. ELLE. March 14, 2024. July 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230705233720/https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a44386535/olivia-washington-im-a-virgo-interview/. live.
  8. Web site: n.a. . Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris to open in London’s West End, cast includes Kit Harington . West End Theatre . 13 March 2024.
  9. Web site: n.a. . Olivia Washington - Awards and Nominations . IMDb . 13 March 2024 . 27 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230627203340/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3463325/awards/?ref_=nm_awd . live .