Olivia Washington | |
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Alma mater | New York University Tisch School of the Arts |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2013 – present |
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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]
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]
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]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | The Butler | Olivia | — |
2016 | The Comedian | May’s Assistant | — |
Sorry for Your Loss | Johnna | Short film | |
2017 | Green Brothers | — | |
The Forever Tree | Tawny Bennett | Short film | |
An Act of Terror | Virginia Christian | Short film | |
2018 | In Reality | Olivia | — |
2019 | The Public’s Much Ado About Nothing | Margaret | Recorded version of the 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater |
2021 | The Corner Store | Olivia Watts | Short film |
The Little Things | Amy Anders | — | |
The Tragedy of Macbeth | Children’s Nurse | — | |
2022 | Breaking | Cassandra Brown-Easley | — |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Empire | Dee | 1 episode |
2016 | Madoff | Agent Cacioppi | 4 episodes |
Mr. Robot | FBI Agent | 3 episodes | |
2018 | Chicago P.D. | Michelle | 1 episode |
2019 | She’s Gotta Have It | Dutch | 2 episodes |
Great Performances | Margaret | Recorded version of the 2019 production of Much Ado About Nothing at The Public Theater | |
2021 | Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia | Estelle | TV movie |
A Holiday in Harlem | Jazmin | TV movie | |
2023 | I’m a Virgo | Flora | 7 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Much Ado About Nothing | Margaret | Production at The Public Theater |
2024 | Slave Play | Kaneisha | West End production |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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2022 | Sundance Film Festival | U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble Cast | Breaking | Won | [9] |
2024 | Film Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series | I'm a Virgo | Nominated | [1] |