Washington was born on October 19, 1946. In 1947, he had an uncredited role as Achille in the film The Foxes of Harrow. Washington again was uncredited in 1956's The Birds and the Bees.
Washington started his TV career in 1968 in the American children's drama series, Daktari, that aired on CBS. "Daktari" is Swahili for "doctor." He had a recurring role in Adam-12 as Officer Miller. Washington is remembered by Star Trek fans in the episode "That Which Survives" as John B. Watkins. In 1970, Washington was cast as a series regular on Hogan's Heroes. He had several guest starring roles throughout the 1970s. In 1989, Washington guest starred on A Different World.
