Quick Facts
Born:
1970-09-11
Birthplace:
Washington, D.C., USA
Credits:
133 Total Roles
Taraji P. Henson
Acting
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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.
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.
Known For
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Queenie
The Simpsons
Praline (voice)
Hidden Figures
Katherine G. Johnson
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Yesss (voice)
House
Moira
The Karate Kid
Sherry Parker
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Belle Bottom (voice)
Date Night
Detective Arroyo
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Escape Room MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | STRAW MOVIE | Janiyah Wiltkinson |
| 2025 | My Happy Place TV | Self |
| 2025 | Number One on the Call Sheet TV | Self |
| 2024 | Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist TV | Vivian Thoma |
| 2024 | TIME100: The World's Most Influential People MOVIE | Host |
| 2024 | Where's Usher? MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Oprah & The Color Purple Journey MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | The Color Purple MOVIE | Shug Avery |
| 2023 | Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project MOVIE | Self (voice) |