In this task, you are given a context paragraph, a question based on that and corresponding answer of a question. Your task is to generate supporting fact/knowledge from context paragraph which helps in answering a given question.

[Q]: Kerry Marisa Washington (born January 31, 1977) is an American actress. Since 2012, Washington has gained wide public recognition for starring in the ABC drama "Scandal", a Shonda Rhimes series in which she plays Olivia Pope, a crisis management expert to politicians and power brokers in Washington DC. For her role, she has been nominated twice for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series. Question: What is the birth date of this American actress from "Scandal", who was also featured in Girl Rising? Answer: January 31, 1977
[A]: Kerry Marisa Washington born January 31, 1977 is an American actress.

[Q]: The Independence Yankees was the most notable nickname of the minor league baseball teams that played in Independence, Kansas for numerous seasons between 1896 and 1952. In 1930, Independence was the site of the first night game in organized baseball. Independence played as an affiliate of the New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns. Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Mickey Mantle played for Independence in 1949. Question: What is the birth date of the player who played for the Independence Yankees in 1994, and also with the New York Yankees? Answer: October 20, 1931
[A]: Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Mickey Mantle played for Independence in 1949.

[Q]: Oscar C. Apfel (January 17, 1878 March 21, 1938) was an American film actor, director, screenwriter and producer. He appeared in 167 films between 1913 and 1939, and also directed 94 films between 1911 and 1927. Question: Who started directing films first Hal Ashby or Oscar Apfel ? Answer: Oscar C. Apfel
[A]:
Oscar C. Apfel January 17, 1878 March 21, 1938 was an American film actor, director, screenwriter and producer.