Kerry on working
as an actress

Born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, Kerry Washington is a rising film actress.

Some of her highlights including playing Ray Charles' wife, Della Bea Robinson, in "Ray," as Kay Amin in "The Last King of Scotland," and Alicia Masters in the "Fantastic Four" films.

Other film roles include "Our Song," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Sexual Life," "Save the Last Dance," "Little Man," and "The Dead Girl."

Kerry has appeared on several TV shows, such as 100 Centre Street, Lift, Law & Order, NYPD Blue, Boston Legal and Psych.

In this brief 2008 interview with SIDEWALKS host Maaika Westen, Kerry talks about starting as an actress, how her family felt about her being in acting, and what she has planned for her career. As part of the promotional tour, Kerry tells us about her 2008 film, "Lakeview Terrace," co-starring Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Wilson.


LAKEVIEW TERRACE
Friday, September 19, 2008
Screen Gems
 
Directed by:   Neil LaBute
Written by:  David Loughery and Howard Korder
Produced by:  Will Smith, James Lassiter
Executive Producers: John Cameron, David Loughery, Jeffrey Graup
Cast:  Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington

In Lakeview Terrace, a young couple (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington) has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their interracial relationship.  A stern, single father, this tightly wound LAPD officer (Samuel L. Jackson) has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood.  His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly harassing to the newlyweds.  These persistent intrusions into their lives ultimately turn tragic when the couple decides to fight back.