John David Washington says dad Denzel had no idea he was pursuing acting until after he was cast in 'Ballers': 'There was disbelief'
![St. Louis Rams rookie John David Washington (L) runs into a wall of defense as he tries out at rookie minicamp at the Rams practice facility in Earth City, Mo on May St. Louis Rams rookie John David Washington (L) runs into a wall of defense as he tries out at rookie minicamp at the Rams practice facility in Earth City, Mo on May](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W066E1/st-louis-rams-rookie-john-david-washington-l-runs-into-a-wall-of-defense-as-he-tries-out-at-rookie-minicamp-at-the-rams-practice-facility-in-earth-city-mo-on-may-13-2006-washington-is-the-son-of-actor-denzel-washington-upi-photobill-greenblatt-W066E1.jpg)
St. Louis Rams rookie John David Washington (L) runs into a wall of defense as he tries out at rookie minicamp at the Rams practice facility in Earth City, Mo on May
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Denzel Washington's Son, John David Washington, Lands 1st Major Acting Role In HBO Pilot - SHADOW & ACT
![St. Louis Rams rookie John David Washington holds onto the football while going through a drill during the first day of a three-day mini camp at the team headquarters in Earth City, St. Louis Rams rookie John David Washington holds onto the football while going through a drill during the first day of a three-day mini camp at the team headquarters in Earth City,](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/9/9b53685fe0e54fdea1cec956f644aa8f/w0670e.jpg)