Kenneth Washington facts for kids
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Kenneth Washington
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| Born | October 19, 1935 |
| Died | July 18, 2025 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–1989 |
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Kenneth Washington (born October 19, 1935 – died July 18, 2025) was an American actor who appeared in many TV shows and movies. He is especially remembered for his roles as Sergeant Richard Baker in the last season of Hogan's Heroes and as Officer Miller in Adam-12. After his passing, Nita Talbot became the last main actor from Hogan's Heroes who is still with us.
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Kenneth Washington's Acting Journey
Kenneth Washington was born on October 19, 1935. He began his acting career in movies, even appearing without being credited in a film called The Birds and the Bees in 1956. His television journey started in 1968 with the family drama series Daktari on CBS.
One of his well-known roles was Officer Miller in the police drama Adam-12, where he appeared many times. He also had a memorable part in the classic science fiction show Star Trek, playing engineer John B. Watkins in the episode "That Which Survives".
In 1970, Kenneth Washington joined the main cast of the popular comedy series Hogan's Heroes as Sergeant Richard Baker. Throughout the 1970s, he continued to appear as a guest star in various TV shows. Later, in 1989, he made a guest appearance in the TV series A Different World. Kenneth Washington passed away on July 18, 2025.
Kenneth Washington's On-Screen Roles
Kenneth Washington had a long career in both movies and television. Here are some of the films and TV shows where he shared his talent.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1956 | The Birds and the Bees | Native | Not credited for this role |
| 1969 | Changes | Black Motorist | |
| 1969 | Hook, Line & Sinker | Bell Captain | Not credited for this role |
| 1973 | Westworld | Technician #2 | |
| 1981 | Escape from DS-3 |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1967 | Daktari | Sergeant | Episode: "Miracle in the Jungle" |
| 1968 | My Three Sons | Black Corporal | Episode: "Dear Enemy" |
| 1968–1969 | Adam-12 | Officer Miller | Appeared in 8 episodes |
| 1968 | Dragnet 1967 | Officer Bill Bray | Episode: "Robbery - DR-15" |
| 1968 | That Girl | Mr. Fern | Episode: "Should All our Old Acquaintances be Forgot" |
| 1969 | Petticoat Junction | William R. 'Bill' Blake | Episode: "By the Book" |
| 1969 | Star Trek | John B. Watkins | Episode: "That Which Survives" |
| 1969 | The Name of the Game | Vincent Andrade | Episode: "The Suntan Mob" |
| 1970–1971 | Hogan's Heroes | Sgt. Richard Baker | Main actor for season 6 |
| 1970 | Marcus Welby, M.D. | Billy Kincaid | Episode: "The Soft Phrase of Peace" |
| 1971 | O'Hara, U.S. Treasury | Marv Dixon | Episode: "Operation: Time-Fuse" |
| 1972 | Hec Ramsey | Cato Wilkins | Episode: "Hangman's Wages" |
| 1975 | Police Story | Neeley's Partner | Episode: "The Cut Man Caper" |
| 1975 | The Rockford Files | Guard | Episode: "2 Into 5.56 Won't Go" |
| 1981 | Our Family Business | Harry | |
| 1982 | Money on the Side | Detective White | |
| 1989 | A Different World | Mercer Gilbert | Episode: "For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls" |
