If you're wondering why John David Washington looks so familiar, it might just be because the BlacKkKlansman star looks a whole lot like his famous dad, Denzel Washington [1]. The 34-year-old actor was formerly a professional football running back [2], but after an injury, John David decided to shift to a career in acting (hello, Ballers), and we're so glad he did.
Director Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman tells the true story [3] of a KKK infiltration by a black undercover police officer, and the film has earned four 2019 Golden Globe nominations [4], including best actor for John David's portrayal of Ron Stallworth. It just so happens that 30 years ago, Denzel also became a first-time Golden Globe nominee in the same drama category for his performance in Cry Freedom. Get used to hearing his name, because we have a feeling Denzel's son is just getting started with his career. Check out the gallery to see just how sweet this father-and-son duo looks together.
