Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television producer, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Pratt Institute
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Popularity
Tier B -- 82,555 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 23
Year context
Born in 1969 -- Apollo 11: first humans land on the Moon; Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 31 years (1993-2024)
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Human Impact
1
Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
77
Cultural Uplift
63
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Filmography (32)
AWARDS (1)
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
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.
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How old is Terrence Howard?
Terrence Howard is 56 years old, born on .
Where was Terrence Howard born?
Terrence Howard was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Terrence Howard been in?
Terrence Howard has 32 credits in our database. Notable titles include Skeletons in the Closet (2024), The System (2022), The Walk (2022), The Best Man: The Final Chapters (2022), Empire (2015).
What is Terrence Howard known for?
Terrence Howard is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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