John David Washington 'always' wanted to be an actor like his father Denzel Washington.The Malcom & Marie star, 36, opened up about his career path in an interview for WSJ Magazine, admitting his pro-football persona was just a facade.'I always wanted to do what he did, always wanted to be an artist,' Washington explained.
Idol:John David Washington 'always' wanted to be an actor like his father Denzel WashingtonBut the Tenet actor was reluctant, fearing what it would be live to live in the shadow of his father's legend.His solution was football, something which he excelled in at Morehouse College.
John signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2006 and played four yearsas the running back for the United Football League's.
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