Robert Douglas Washington

Robert was born unto two amazing parents in Albion Michigan that provided in every way possible. An extremely sheltered childhood allowed his imagination to soar even into adulthood. An intelligent kid that straddled the line between popularity and obscurity found himself by losing himself. Growing up in a home that stressed education, higher learning was predetermined. His father a scientist and mother a former educator, he was expected to follow suit. Attending the University of New Mexico he began his studies in Electrical Engineering. Though he loved learning the demand of education/work/life was draining. This was the pivotal season in his life where he would find his passion, his love, his purpose. The art of acting and filmmaking. His senior year a close friend and playwright won a contest that would allow him to put his project into production. For two months he pursued Robby to audition for the lead in his play. The idea of "competing" against trained actors was daunting and s