Taraji P. Henson
Date of birth: 1970-09-11
Place of birth: Washington, D.C., USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Taraji Penda Henson, Taraji Henson, טאראג'י פ. הנסון, טראג'י פנדה הנסון, تاراجی پی. هنسون, タラジ P. ヘンソン, تاراجي هينسون, טאראג'י פ' הנסון, تراجی پی. هنسون, Taraji P. Hensonová
Biography
Taraji P. Henson (born September 11, 1970) is an American actress, producer and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career as guest star on several television shows before making her breakthrough in the movie Baby Boy (2001). In 2005, she starred in Hustle & Flow and played Queenie in David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), for which she received an Academy Award nomination. In 2016, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world on the annual Time 100 list. Henson also released an autobiography titled Around The Way Girl.
Movie Credits
Animal
2005-05-01
His name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum
Muppets Haunted Mansion
2021-10-08
Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in The Haunted Mansion on Halloween night.
Hustle & Flow
2005-07-22
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2008-12-25
Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orle
Talk to Me
2007-07-13
The story of Washington D.C. radio personality Ralph "Petey" Greene, an ex-con who became a popular
Hurricane Season
2010-02-09
Based on true events amid the wreckage and chaos dealt by Hurricane Katrina; one basketball coach in
Four Brothers
2005-08-11
Four adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exac
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
2009-09-11
When Madea catches teenage Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to ta
Date Night
2010-04-08
Phil and Claire Foster fear that their mild-mannered relationship may be falling into a stale rut. D
Not Easily Broken
2009-01-09
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
Something New
2006-01-29
Career-minded corporate accountant Kenya McQueen is set up on a blind date with sexy, free-spirited
Sorcerority
Sorcerority follows a young African-American girl, Melanie, who, like her late mother, enrolls into
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
2008-09-12
Wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of hig
Once Fallen
2010-11-02
When Chance (Brian Presley) returns home after five years in jail, he is determined to escape his pa
Baby Boy
2001-06-27
The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally f
The Karate Kid
2010-06-10
12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career
The Good Doctor
2011-04-23
Dr. Martin Blake, who has spent his life looking for respect, meets an 18-year-old patient named Dia
Think Like a Man
2012-04-20
The balance of power in four couples’ relationships is upset when the women start using the advice i
Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
2011-01-31
In 2008, New York mother Tiffany Rubin faced every parent's worst nightmare when her six year old so
The Color Purple
2023-12-25
A decades-spanning tale of love and resilience and of one woman's journey to independence. Celie fac
Larry Crowne
2011-06-30
When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at hi
No Good Deed
2014-09-10
Terri is a devoted wife and mother of two, living an ideal suburban life in Atlanta when Colin, a ch
Hair Show
2004-10-17
Running from the IRS due to back taxes, Baltimore hairdresser and salon owner Peaches reunites with
Think Like a Man Too
2014-06-20
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when t
From the Rough
2013-06-08
The coach of a women's swim team parlays her success into an opportunity to build her school's men's
Satan's School for Girls
2000-03-13
A young woman enrolls at an all-girls college in New England to investigate her sister's suicide and
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
2001-05-02
Jessica Fletcher discovers a shocking old family secret that leads her on a journey to the deep Sout
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
2023-11-03
Intimate vérité, archival footage, and visually innovative treatments of poetry take us on a journey
Seasons of Love
2014-11-23
Set in the picturesque backdrop of New York, "Seasons of Love" is a romantic, soulful holiday drama
Top Five
2014-12-12
Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4
2022-11-09
A seductive fashion fever dream that blends style, dance, and music with the hypnotic essence of noc
Where’s Usher?
2024-02-08
The road to Usher’s Super Bowl halftime performance continues. This time, Apple Music drops a new of
Term Life
2016-04-29
If Nick Barrow can stay alive for 21 days, he'll die happy. Everyone Nick knows wants him dead; Mob
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
2023-12-28
A behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film “The Color Purple,” and the impact
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
2012-07-01
Famed for her extraordinary vocal range and uncanny ability to reach the emotional core of a song,
Peep World
2010-09-15
On the day of their Father's 70th birthday party, four siblings come to terms with the publication o
TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
2024-05-12
Taraji P. Henson hosts the gala to celebrate TIME's annual list of the 100 most influential people i
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade
2016-03-19
A harried prehistoric bird mother entrusts her precious, soon-to-hatch egg to Sid. When she recommen
Hidden Figures
2016-12-10
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-Ameri
Force
Plot kept under wraps. Described as a crime drama about a corrupt vigilante group.
Smokin' Aces
2006-12-09
When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel decides to turn state's evidence and tes
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
2000-06-30
Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. B
Madly Madagascar
2013-01-29
Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's
Proud Mary
2018-01-12
Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned
The Best of Enemies
2019-04-05
Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.
Acrimony
2018-03-30
Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it be
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017-12-14
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this h
This Changes Everything
2019-06-28
An investigative look and analysis of gender disparity in Hollywood, featuring accounts from well-kn
What Men Want
2019-02-08
Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the t
Ralph Breaks the Internet
2018-11-20
Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to t
Coffee & Kareem
2020-04-03
A Detroit cop reluctantly teams with his girlfriend's 11-year-old son to clear his name and take dow
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022-06-29
A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enou
Feeding America Comedy Festival
2020-05-10
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
Streetwise
1998-06-12
Three brothers use legal and illegal methods to make it out of their drug-infected neighborhood.
Picasso Baby
2013-08-02
Jay Z performs Picasso Baby at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC.
Mary J. Blige's My Life
2021-06-25
Mary J. Blige set the music world on fire with her trailblazing 1994 LP "My Life." The singer, produ
Annie Live!
2021-12-02
Annie, the beloved seven-time Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation, comes to life like never before
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
2009-05-05
A documentary about the making of David Fincher's 2008 film THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON. Vir
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
2002-02-14
Book of Love delivers humor along with the mysteries of unrequited love and relationships gone bad.
STRAW
2025-06-05
What will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the break
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
2023-09-21
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transformi
Escape Room
2025-08-22
The short film accompanying Teyana Taylor's album of the same name.
Why Did I Get Married Again?
The couples reunite in celebration as Marcus and Angela's daughter prepares to tie the knot. After
'Tis So Sweet
A Chicago bakery owner is stunned by a miraculous discovery that challenges her to reclaim lost time