Kenny WashingtonActingAugust 31, 1918— June 24, 1971(52 years old)Los Angeles, California, USAPopularity: 0IMDbBiographyPro football player who was one of the first African Americans, along with Woody Strode, to play in the National Football League after World War II. Appeared in TV and Film in the 1940s and 50sKnown For7.5The Little FoxesServant (uncredited)7.1PinkyDr. Canady6.3The Jackie Robinson StoryTigers ManagerBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFLSelf (archive footage)5.6Easy LivingBenny5.6Rope of SandJohn5.4SundownSergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)6.5Rogues' RegimentSam Latch6.0MarcusSelfWhile Thousands CheerKenny HarringtonFilmographyMovies10TV Shows0AllCast10CrewBrowse All2020sBehind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFLSelf (archive footage)2010s6.0MarcusSelf1950s6.3The Jackie Robinson StoryTigers Manager1940s7.1PinkyDr. Canady5.6Easy LivingBenny5.6Rope of SandJohn6.5Rogues' RegimentSam Latch7.5The Little FoxesServant (uncredited)5.4SundownSergeant Kumakwa (uncredited)While Thousands CheerKenny Harrington