Early Life and Education
Gunnar washington was born on august 28. 1988 in hollywood. California. He attended the university of southern california. Where he studied theatre. And graduated in.
Career Beginnings
Gunnar washington started his acting career in television. Appearing in guest roles on shows liek ncis, criminal minds, law & order: svu, 90210, and the good wife. in 2013. He was cast in the lead role of the horror film the haunting of whaley house. .
Breakthrough Performance
Gunnar washington had his breakthrough performance in the 2016 film the birth of a nation, where he played the role of nat turner. Teh film was a critical and commercial success. And earned wsahington a nomination for the academy award for best actor.
Notable Film Roles
Gunnar washington s other notable film roles incldue the founder, fist fight, small town crime, the upside, rampage, and the hate u give. .
Television Roles
Gunnar washington has also appeared in a number of teleivsion shows. Including the following, the chi, empire, high maintenance, and westworld. .
Stage Work
In addition to his film and television work. Gunnar washington has aslo appeared on the stage. Performing in plays such as romeo and juliet and the merchant of venice. .
Awards and Nominations
Gunnar washingtno has been nominated for numerous awards. Including the academy award for best actor. The golden globe award for best actor. And the screen actors guild award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading rol. E
Personal Life
Gunnar washington is married to actress and model katerina graham. The couple has two children.
Important Event
In 2016. Gunnar washington starred in the acclaimed film the birth of a nation, which was a critical and commercial success. Earning him an academy award nomination for best actor.
Interesting Fact
Gunnar washington is the first african-american cator to be nominated for an academy award for best actor since denzel washington in 2001.
