Terrence Howard
American actor and musician with an Academy Award nomination, best known for Empire and a career spanning more than three decades.
What do we know about Terrence Howard?
Here are the key biographical details about Terrence Howard:
- Name: Terrence Howard
- Also Known As: Terence Howard, Terrence Dashon Howard
- Date of Birth: March 11, 1969
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Executive Producer, Writer
Who is Terrence Howard?
Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor. Having his first major roles in the 1995 films Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland's Opus, Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of television and cinema roles between 2004 and 2006. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Hustle & Flow.
Howard has had prominent roles in many other movies, including Winnie Mandela, Ray, Lackawanna Blues, Crash, Four Brothers, Big Momma's House, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Idlewild, Biker Boyz, August Rush, The Brave One, and Prisoners. Howard played James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the first Iron Man film. He starred as the lead character Lucious Lyon in the television series Empire. His debut album, Shine Through It, was released in September 2008.
What is Terrence Howard known for?
With over 126 credits, Terrence Howard's most recognized performances include:
- Iron Man (2008, Movie)
- Prisoners (2013, Movie)
- The Princess and the Frog (2009, Movie)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999, TV Series)
- Crash (2005, Movie)
- The Butler (2013, Movie)
- August Rush (2007, Movie)
- Movie 43 (2013, Movie)
- Big Momma's House (2000, Movie)
- Four Brothers (2005, Movie)
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