Actor, Musician & Activist; Known for Fox's "Empire" & "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist"

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Terrence Howard Biography

Terrence Howard is best known for his Golden Globe Award and Academy Award nominated work in “Hustle & Flow,” as well as for his supporting role in the film “Crash,” among many other notable films and television shows.

Howard starred as ‘Lucious Lyon’ in Fox’s “Empire,” a hip-hop family project from Lee Daniels and Danny Strong. Howard also starred in Fox’s “Wayward Pines,” a ten-episode psychological thriller from EP M. Night Shyamalan.

Howard made his feature film debut in the 1993 movie “Who’s the Man?” which he followed with the role of Cowboy in the period saga “Dead Presidents.” In 1995, Howard was noticed for his role as a star high school athlete in “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” In 1999, he was honored with the NAACP Image Award for outstanding supporting actor, an Independent Spirit Award nomination and a Chicago Film Critics Association Award nomination for his role as “Quentin” in “The Best Man.” He was also seen in major hits such as the sequel feature “The Best Man Holiday,” “Iron Man,” “Prisoners” with Hugh Jackman, “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” “Dead Man Down,” Robert Redford’s “The Company You Keep,” and “On the Road.” Howard’s additional film credits include his portrayal of Nelson Mandela, opposite Jennifer Hudson, in the film “Winnie,” his starring role alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Bryan Cranston in George Lucas’ “Red Tails,” as well as “Valerie Flake,” “Best Laid Plans,” the Academy Award-nominated “Ray,” “Pride,” “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” “The Brave One,” and “August Rush.”

Howard began his career with several notable TV appearances on shows such as LIVING SINGLE, NYPD BLUE and SOUL FOOD. He became well known for his lead role in the UPN series SPARKS. Howard also won a NAACP Image Award in 2011 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for LAW AND ORDER: LOS ANGELES.

A self-taught musician, Howard writes, composes and produces music including “What the DJ Spins,” a hit featured on “Empire.” He also displayed his musical talents in “Ray” as Ray Charles’ one-time guitarist, Gossie McKee, and in “Hustle & Flow” as the rapper “Djay,” in which Howard performed all the tracks for his character, including “It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp,” which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Additionally, his debut album, “Shine Through It” was released in September 2008.

Howard resides in Philadelphia, PA with his wife, Mira. He is set to become a father for the fourth time. He also has a strong interest in science and has over 50 patents pending based on his scientific research and pursuits. He is also an artist, and he creates incredible light sculptures influenced by sacred geometry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/27/2025.

Terrence Howard Videos

Joe Rogan Experience #2152 - Terrence Howard

Joe Rogan Experience #2152 - Terrence Howard

Terrence Howard is an actor of stage and screen lauded for his work in "Crash" "Iron Man" "Empire" and "Shirley."

Terrence Howard Does a Play-by-Play of His Oscars Flub - YouTube

Terrence Howard Does a Play-by-Play of His Oscars Flub - YouTube

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Terrence Howard Reveals Why He ''Went Into Hiding'' | E! Live from ...

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