Carl Washington

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

18Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 18, 1978

Birth Place: Hollywood, California, U.S.A.

About Carl Washington

Carl Washington was born in Los Angeles, California on December 18, 1978 in the Hollywood area. He attended and graduated from Westchester High School in Los Angeles in June of 1997. He is an only child but has one step brother and one step sister. Carl started out as an extra at the age of 16, and got into acting and writing at the age of 17. In 2000, both his acting and writing career took off.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Carl Washington reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Carl Washington's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 11% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Carl Washington remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Illegal Business, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Carl Washington Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Carl Washington's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

Illegal Business: After stretching the limits of his employment with a notorious crime boss by dealing drugs on the side, Tony (Jose Roset

Illegal Business

2006•Drama

★10.0

★10.0

Hot Parts: A stripper infiltrates a ring of car thieves to avenge her murdered brother.

Hot Parts

2003•Action

★6.1

★6.1

Jingle All the Way: Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he

Jingle All the Way

1996•Family

★3.1

★3.1

Killjoy: Deep in an inner city hell, a ghastly figure is killing off the bad guys. A vigilante, or a demon? For the beautiful hig

Killjoy

2000•Horror

★3.0

★3.0

Unemployed: Jamal and Dex, out of work actors, come to terms with reality when they realize they've been pursuing their dreams for o

Unemployed

2008•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carl Washington.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2016	The Crawling Brain	Apartment Manager	Flop	Similar →
2015	Tamales and Gumbo	Nick	Flop	Similar →
2011	24 Hours in Las Vegas	Charles	Flop	Similar →
2009	Diamond Dawgs	Terry	Flop	Similar →
2009	Single Black Female	Greg	Flop	Similar →
2008	Unemployed	Special Delivery Guy	Flop	Similar →
2006	Illegal Business	Officer Rosewood	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Evil Ever After	Drug Dealer	Flop	Similar →
2005	I Got Five on It	Rob	Flop	Similar →
2004	Tha Crib	Cologne	Flop	Similar →
2003	Creepies	Pvt. Taylor	Flop	Similar →
2003	Hot Parts	Coffee Guy	Super Hit	Similar →
2003	Drug Lordz	Chris	Flop	Similar →
2003	Jack Movez	Jamal	Flop	Similar →
2000	Killjoy	Ray Jackson	Flop	Similar →
1996	Jingle All the Way	Parade Watcher (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
N/A	Sosefina	Professor Whitfield	Flop	Similar →
N/A	Homicide Suicide	Detective Samuels	Flop	Similar →

Carl Washington - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Carl Washington?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carl Washington is "Illegal Business" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Carl Washington acted in?

Carl Washington has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Carl Washington?

Other notable films include "Hot Parts", "Jingle All the Way", and "Killjoy".