Pauletta Washington

Actress

September 28, 1950 (75 years)

Biography

Pauletta Washington (née Pearson; September 28, 1950) is an American actress. She has been married to Denzel Washington since 1983; they have four children.

Filmography

7.5

Genius

Rachel Franklin

The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

6.3

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child

Jack's Mother (voice)

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child is an American anthology animated television series.

6.0

Reasonable Doubt

Mama Lu

In this legal drama, you’ll judge Jax Stewart for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law… until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets.

5.8

Beloved

The Thirty Women

After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen...

5.8

The Piano Lesson

Mama Ola

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.

4.2

Tell It Like a Woman

Laurie Traynor

Tell It Like A Woman comprises of seven segments that are directed by female directors from different parts of the world and shot in Italy, India, Japan, and the U.S. Each segment is an inspirational and empowering story about women, by women, for everyone.

7.0

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

Mrs. Glenn

In the Summer of 1963, Flint, Michigan is home to the Watsons, a close knit family. When 15 year-old Byron’s antics go over the top, his parents realize enough is enough and they decide the family needs a dose of Grandma Sands' no nonsense approach in Birmingham, Alabama. So the Watsons load up their 1948 Plymouth Brown Bomber and head South. When they finally make it to Birmingham, they meet Grandma Sands and her friend, Mr. Robert and discover that life is very different there than in Flint. During that historic summer, the Watsons find themselves caught up in something far bigger than Byron’s antics; something that will change their lives and country forever.

N/A

90 Days

Gayle

A riveting story of love, integrity and compassion, 90 DAYS explores a beautiful couple's relationship and their life altering decision after ninety days of dating. Fueled with gripping performances by an extraordinary cast of actors led by Teyonah Parris and Nic Few, 90 DAYS is a groundbreaking cinematic piece of art that confronts the human experience of overcoming one of life's greatest perceived challenges. Written by Nathan Hale Williams and directed by Williams and Jennia Fredrique Aponte, the film is entertaining, authentic and a visual masterpiece. 90 Days is a film that will touch hearts while navigating the definition of ultimate compassion.

7.0

The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story

Barbara

Wanda Pratt works tirelessly to raise three children, including future NBA basketball player Kevin Durant.

7.9

Between the World and Me

Self

Based on Ta-Nehisi Coates’ #1 New York Times bestseller and originally adapted and staged by the Apollo Theater, this special combines elements of that production - including powerful readings from Coates’ book - with documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation.

6.5

Purlie

Ensemble

Purlie is a musical based on Ossie Davis' 1961 play Purlie Victorious. In the early days of the civil rights movement, a Southern plantation owner holds his sharecroppers in virtual slavery. Purlie comes home as a preacher who will shake things up and bring freedom to his people. This 1981 television adaptation won a CableACE Award.

6.6

Wilma

Mae Faggs (as Paulette Pearson)

The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.

N/A

Steps

Doctor Olivia

A man, after being robbed and shot fourteen years earlier, succumbs to a life of addiction and ultimately loses the love of his life and knowing his only child. After meeting a local pastor, Brian is forced to confront his alcohol addiction. His volunteer work at the pastor's church leads him to a job as a home health-care worker. Upon meeting his first patient, Taj, the two men are unaware that their lives will forever be changed through this trying relationship.

N/A

Burden

Yahweh

Burden tells the story of Bennett Lewis (Nic Few), a highly successful and highly educated family man who in spite of his success still has to deal with the perils of being a Black man in America.

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