
04/05/2025
After high school, Washington attended Fordham University, initially undecided about his future but eventually majoring in drama and journalism. His passion for acting was ignited during a summer camp job where a colleague recognized his natural talent. Encouraged, he pursued theater more seriously, performing in stage productions before graduating in 1977. He later honed his craft at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, although he left before completing the program to pursue acting full-time.