Kenneth Washington

Kenneth Washington (October 19, 1936 – July 18, 2025) was an American television and film actor best known for playing Sergeant Richard Baker on the final season of Hogan's Heroes and Officer Miller on Adam-12.

Early life Washington was born in Ethel, Mississippi, on October 19, 1936. He grew up in San Francisco, California, after his family relocated there. Later he decided to pursue acting and moved to Los Angeles, California.

Film and television career In film, Washington was uncredited in 1956's The Birds and the Bees.

Washington started his TV career in 1968 in the American family drama series Daktari that aired on CBS. He had a recurring role in Adam-12 as Officer Miller. He also appeared in the Star Trek episode "That Which Survives" as the ill-fated engineer John B. Watkins.

In 1970, Washington was cast as a series regular on Hogan's Heroes, replacing actor Ivan Dixon. He had several guest-starring roles throughout the 1970s. In 1989, Washington guest-starred on A Different World.

Personal life and death Washington married Alice Marshall; the couple had three children, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Washington died on July 18, 2025, at the age of 88, at his home in Beverly Hills, California. He was the last surviving principal cast member of Hogan's Heroes at the time of his death.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1956 The Birds and the Bees Native Uncredited 1969 Changes Black Motorist 1969 Hook, Line & Sinker Bell Captain Uncredited 1973 Westworld Technician #2 1981 Escape from DS-3

Television Year Title Role Notes 1967 Daktari Sergeant Episode: "Miracle in the Jungle" (S 3:Ep 17) 1968 My Three Sons Black Corporal Episode: "Dear Enemy" (S 8:Ep 23) 1968–1969Adam-12 Officer Miller 8 episodes 1968 Dragnet 1967 Officer Bill Bray Episode: "Robbery - DR-15" (S 3:Ep 7) 1968 That Girl Mr. Fern Episode: "Should All our Old Acquaintances be Forgot" (S 3:Ep 13) 1969 Petticoat Junction William R. 'Bill' Blake Episode: "By the Book" (S 6:Ep 26) 1969 Star Trek John B. Watkins Episode: "That Which Survives" (S 3:Ep 17) 1969 The Name of the Game Vincent Andrade Episode: "The Suntan Mob" (S 1:Ep 20) 1970–1971 Hogan's Heroes Sgt. Richard Baker Main cast member for season 6 1970 Marcus Welby, M.D. Billy Kincaid Episode: "The Soft Phrase of Peace" (S 1:Ep 15) 1971 O'Hara, U.S. Treasury Marv Dixon Episode: "Operation: Time-Fuse" (S 1:Ep 5) 1972 Hec Ramsey Cato Wilkins Episode: "Hangman's Wages" (S 1:Ep 2) 1975 Police Story Neeley's Partner Episode: "The Cut Man Caper" (S 3:Ep 5) 1975 The Rockford Files Guard Episode: "2 Into 5.56 Won't Go" (S 2:Ep 10) 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" (S 3:Ep 10)