Blue Washington
Biography
Blue Washington was born Edgar Hughes Washington on February 12, 1898 in Los Angeles, California, and went on to have a distinguished career as an actor, appearing in films like There It Is (1928), Beggars of Life (1928), and Haunted Gold (1932). A talented baseball player in the Negro League, he played for teams including the Chicago American Giants and Kansas City Monarchs. After choosing acting over baseball, Washington became a familiar face in Hollywood, known for his roles in several classic films.