Washington was born in Kings County, California, and debuted on television in 1997 on the episode "A Reverend Runs Through It" of the series Brooklyn South. He first appeared on film a year later as Will Smith's character's son Eric in Enemy of the State (1998). His notable film and television roles include an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as character Drew, Trent Pierce in Big Momma's House and its sequel in a cameo role, Dr. Gideon's son Eli on Gideon's Crossing, and as Jerome in Like Mike 2: Streetball (2006). He guest-starred on The Bernie Mac Show episode "It's a Wonderful Wife" and in the series House M.D. in the episode "Family" in 2007.
Washington presented a project The Final at After Dark Horrorfest 2010.
In August 2013, Washington welcomed a baby girl into his family, and in March 2015 his second child, a boy was born.
