Isaiah Washington

Birth Name:

Isaiah Washington

Birth Place:

Houston, Texas, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Spent four years in the Air Force as an Aerospace Engineer
Was the Master of Ceremonies at the first White House Summit on Malaria, held by First Lady Laura Bush to address the spread of malaria in 15 African countries
Won two Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for "Grey's Anatomy" in 2006 and 2007
Founded the Gondobay Manga Foundation to improve the lives of the people of Sierra Leone after discovering that he shares a genetic link with the Mende people on his mother's side
Attended Howard University, where he joined the Howard Players and discovered his love for acting
Best known for his role as Dr․ Preston Burke in the TV drama series "Grey's Anatomy․"
Launched Coalhouse Productions in an effort to create "art that challenges the way we think․"
Is the first African-American to receive full citizenship in Sierra Leone based solely on his genetic link to the Mende people
Released the book "A Man from Another Land," a memoir about his early life and journey to discovering his genetic origins, in 2011
Has appeared in four Spike Lee films: "Crooklyn," "Girl 6," "Clockers," and "Get on the Bus․"

2002Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2006Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
2006Satellite Award - Best Ensemble, Television:Winner
2007Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Winner
2007Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated
2007Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
2007Golden Nymph - Outstanding Actor - Drama Series:Nominated
2008Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2013Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2014Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Motion Picture:Nominated
2023C&I Award - Best Actor:Nominated

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