Famous People with Name Washington

Washington Allston            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Washington Allston: was a U.S. poet and influential painter, born in Waccamaw, South Carolina. Allston pioneered America's Romantic movement of landscape painting. He was well known during his lifetime for his experiments with dramatic subject matter and his bold use of ligh

Washington Adrian De La Cruz            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Washington Adrian De La Cruz: is an Uruguayan-born Salvadoran footballer who played for Alianza F.C. and the El Salvador national football team.

Washington King            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Washington King: was the fifteenth mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1855 to 1856.

Washington Frederick Willcox            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Washington Frederick Willcox: was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut. He graduated from Yale Law School in 1862. He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Deep River, Connecticut. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1862 and 1863.

Duane E Washington            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Duane E Washington: is an American former professional basketball player in the NBA. He is the older brother of current Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher.He played at Laredo Junior College, in Laredo, Texas, and Middle Tennessee State University before being taken with the 13th pick of the second round of the 1987 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets. He is a graduate of Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School, Class of 1982.

Dwayne Alonzo Pearl Washington            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Dwayne Alonzo Pearl Washington: is a former college basketball star and professional player from 1986-1989.Washington was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1st round (13th pick) of the 1986 NBA draft. In two seasons with the Nets he averaged 9 points per game. In 1988 the Miami Heat selected him in their expansion draft. He played 54 games for the Heat before being released.

Eric Maurice Washington            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Eric Maurice Washington: is an American basketball player. He currently plays in Finland's Korisliiga for Kauhajoen Karhu.He was selected in the 1997 NBA Draft as the 48th overall pick by the Orlando Magic, and appeared for the Denver Nuggets during two seasons, from 1997 to 1999. Washington attended the University of Alabama, where he scored 1,532 points, grabbed 557 rebounds, and made 262 three-point field goals.

James H Jumpin Jimmy Washington            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James H Jumpin Jimmy Washington: is a former professional basketball player. A 6'6" forward from Villanova University, he was selected by the St. Louis Hawks with the 8th pick of the 1965 NBA Draft. After one year with the Hawks, he joined the Chicago Bulls, where he became a fan favorite as the first Bull to average more than ten rebounds per game. In 1967-1968, he averaged 12.5 points and 10.1 rebounds; the following season, he averaged 14 points and 10.6 rebounds. Washington would also play for the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks (a later incarnation of the St. Louis Hawks), and the Buffalo Braves and retired with 6,637 career rebounds.

Kermit Alan Washington            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Kermit Alan Washington: is an American former professional basketball player.A skilled defensive forward, Washington was known for his ability to gather rebounds. He averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game in ten NBA seasons and played in the All-Star Game once. Washington was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the fifth overall pick in the 1973 NBA Draft. Over the course of his career he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, San Diego Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors.