Terrence Howard
Terrence Howard is an American actor known for his compelling performances and distinctive voice. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Crash' and 'Hustle & Flow', earning an Academy Award nomination. Howard's career is marked by his ability to portray complex characters, and... Read More
Known for
Iron Man (1994)
Industrialist Tony Stark leads a private team of superheroes as Iron Man against the forces of evil.
Prisoners (2013)
Keller Dover faces a parent's worst nightmare when his 6-year-old daughter, Anna, and her friend go missing. The only lead is an old motorhome...
Empire (2015)
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
TurnbuckleA small-town errand runner for a local drug producer faces one insurmountable task after another over 24 hours. |
Unknown character | |
| 2025 |
BFFsTwo best friends play practical jokes on each other until things get out of hand. |
Unknown character | |
| 2024 |
Crescent CityWhen a ruthless serial killer terrorizes a small Southern town, everyone becomes a suspect -- including local authorities. As the... |
Brian Sutter | |
| 2024 |
ShirleyShirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to... |
Arthur Hardwick Jr. | |
| 2024 |
Skeletons in the ClosetHaunted by a malevolent spirit since childhood, a desperate mother allows herself to become possessed in order to save the... |
Mark | |
| 2024 |
A Look Through His LensOscar-winning cinematographer Philippe Rousselot offers a master class in image making, with insightful examples from his work on Diva, Hope... |
Self | |
| 2023 |
Showdown at the GrandA proud movie theater owner must defend his family business from corporate developers alongside a legendary action star as art... |
George Fuller | |
| 2022 |
The Best Man: The Final ChaptersCatch up with Harper, Robyn, Jordan, Lance, Quentin, Shelby, Candace, and Murch as their relationships evolve and past grievances resurface... |
Quentin | |
| 2022 |
The SystemWhen a young soldier, newly returned from war, gets caught up in a drug bust, he is recruited by the... |
Bones | |
| 2022 |
The Jennifer Hudson ShowTalented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape. |
Self | |
| 2022 |
The WalkIn 1974, a Boston Irish cop confronts fierce social pressure after being assigned to protect black high school students as... |
Lamont Robbins | |
| 2021 |
Flowstate: The FPV Drone DocumentaryEnter the world of First Person View (FPV) drones, where speeds upward of 100 mph and amazing acrobatic feats set... |
Unknown character | |
| 2021 |
GullyA slightly dystopian vision of LA, we follow three disaffected teenagers, Jessie, Calvin and Nicky, all victims of extreme childhoods,... |
Mr. Christmas | |
| 2021 |
TriumphA bright and determined teen who has mild cerebral palsy strives to be a wrestler on his high school's team... |
Coach Cutting | |
| 2020 |
Las increíbles aventuras de un Hada MadrinaA 12 episodes fantasy series produced in USA, Mexico and Spain, released in 2020 |
Genio | |
| 2020 |
Cut Throat CityFour boyhood friends return to New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward after Hurricane Katrina, to find their home decimated and prospects... |
The Saint | |
| 2018 |
Terrence Howard's Fright ClubTerrence Howard pranks friends and fans by inviting them to his his remote estate in New Orleans where they experience... |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 |
Miracle on 42nd StreetThe story of Manhattan Plaza, the renowned experiment in subsidized housing catering to people in the arts. Numerous celebrities pay... |
Self | |
| 2017 |
Philip K. Dick's Electric DreamsA diverse anthology of ambitious, moving tales inspired by Philip K Dick's short stories. |
George | |
| 2017 |
Beat ShazamGame show in which teams of two race against the clock and each other as they attempt to identify the... |
Self | |
| 2016 |
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner PartyThe Queen of Cuisine and the King of Kush are coming together to invite their celebrity friends over for a... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 | Genio | ||
| 2016 |
Cardboard BoxerGentle and broken, a homeless man fights others on video for money but soon finds comfort in an unlikely friend... |
Pope | |
| 2016 |
Term LifeIf Nick Barrow can stay alive for 21 days, he'll die happy. Everyone Nick knows wants him dead; Mob bosses,... |
Sheriff Braydon | |
| 2015 |
Taraji's White Hot HolidaysTaraji P. Henson spreads cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in these annual music and variety specials. |
Himself - Host | |
| 2015 |
Celebrity Family FeudCelebrity Family Feud pits celebrities and their families against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
Wayward PinesImagine the perfect American town... beautiful homes, manicured lawns, children playing safely in the streets. Now imagine never being able... |
Sheriff Pope | |
| 2015 |
Lip Sync BattleEach episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic... |
Self | |
| 2015 |
EmpireA powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his... |
Lucious Lyon | |
| 2014 |
St. VincentA young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran... |
Zucko | |
| 2014 |
LullabyEstranged from his family, Jonathan (Hedlund) discovers his father has decided to take himself off life support in forty-eight hours’... |
Dr. Crier | |
| 2014 |
SabotageJohn 'Breacher' Wharton leads an elite DEA task force that takes on the world's deadliest drug cartels. When the team... |
Julius "Sugar" Edmonds | |
| 2014 |
Take Me to the RiverTake Me to the River is a film about the soul of American music. The film follows the recording of... |
Himself - Host | |
| 2014 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in... |
Self | |
| 2013 |
The Best Man HolidayWhen college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten... |
Quentin | |
| 2013 |
PrisonersKeller Dover is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy,... |
Franklin Birch | |
| 2013 |
The ButlerCecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family... |
Howard | |
| 2013 |
House of BodiesWhile indulging his appetite for the grim and gruesome by patronizing a voyeuristic Web site that's based in a house... |
Starks | |
| 2013 |
Dead Man DownIn New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution. |
Alphonse | |
| 2013 |
Movie 43A series of interconnected short films are the backdrop for a maniac screenwriter who pitches insane storylines featuring some of... |
Coach Jackson (segment "Victory's Glory") | |
| 2012 |
The Company You KeepA former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who discovers his identity. |
FBI Agent Cornelius | |
| 2012 |
CroomAn insightful look at Sylvester Croom, the first African-American center at the University of Alabama and one of the school's... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2012 |
On the RoadSal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a... |
Walter | |
| 2012 |
Red TailsThe story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II. |
Col. A.J. Bullard | |
| 2011 |
Bob Ross: The Happy PainterA behind-the-scenes look at the beloved public television personality's journey from humble beginnings to an American pop-culture icon. "The Happy... |
Self | |
| 2011 |
Winnie MandelaA drama that chronicles the life of Winnie Mandela from her childhood through her marriage and her husband's incarceration. |
Nelson Mandela | |
| 2011 |
The LedgeA thriller in which a battle of philosophies between a fundamentalist Christian and an atheist who shares an apartment with... |
Hollis Lucetti | |
| 2011 |
Little MurderIn post-Katrina New Orleans, a disgraced detective encounters the ghost of a murdered woman who wants to help him identify... |
Drag Hammerman | |
| 2010 |
Law & Order: LAFrom the tony Beverly Hills to the seedy side of Hollywood, LAPD’s elite Robbery Homicide Division is on the case.... |
Jonah Dekker | |
| 2010 |
Hawaii Five-0Steve McGarrett returns home to Oahu, in order to find his father's killer. The governor offers him the chance to... |
Billy | |
| 2010 |
Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a PrincessFeaturette on the making of Disney's Princess and the Frog |
Self | |
| 2009 |
The Princess and the FrogA waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog... |
James (voice) | |
| 2009 |
Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney AnimationA look back at 75 years of Disney magic on the silver screen and a look ahead to the all-new... |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
The Jay Leno ShowThe Jay Leno Show is an American comedy show created by and starring Jay Leno, that aired at 10 p.m.... |
Self | |
| 2009 |
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities. |
Self - Guest | |
| 2009 |
FightingSmall-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on... |
Harvey Boarden | |
| 2009 |
B.B. King | LiveRecorded in High-Definition for the PBS concert series Soundstage, this unforgettable performance features staggering renditions of "Thrill is Gone" and... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
2008 Philadelphia Phillies: The Official World Series FilmThe Philadelphia Phillies are World Series champions! Major League Baseball Productions and Shout Factory! present the Official 2008 World Series... |
narrator | |
| 2008 |
I Am 'Iron Man'A seven-part "making-of" documentary covering pre-production topics like suit design and construction, storyboards, animatics, and pre-viz, sets, working in the... |
Self | |
| 2008 |
Iron ManAfter being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to... |
Rhodey | |
| 2007 |
The Perfect HolidayNancy Taylor, a divorced mother of three, feels especially lonely during the holidays. All she wants for Christmas is to... |
Bah Humbug | |
| 2007 |
AwakeWhile undergoing heart surgery, a man experiences a phenomenon called ‘anesthetic awareness’, which leaves him awake but paralyzed throughout the... |
Dr. Jack Harper | |
| 2007 |
August RushEvan, a musically gifted orphan, runs away from his orphanage and searches New York City for his birth parents. On... |
Richard Jeffries | |
| 2007 |
Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra IncognitaTerra Incognita is a feature length documentary film and companion civic engagement campaign featuring the story of Dr. Jack Kessler,... |
Self | |
| 2007 |
The Brave OneA woman struggles to recover from a brutal attack by setting out on a mission for revenge. |
Detective Mercer | |
| 2007 |
The Hunting PartyA young journalist, an experienced cameraman and a discredited reporter find their bold plan to capture Bosnia's top war criminal... |
Duck | |
| 2007 |
PrideCoach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form... |
Jim Ellis | |
| 2007 |
Motherland AfghanistanAfghani-American filmmaker Sedika Mojadidi shadows her father, a women's health specialist working to rebuild hospitals in war-torn Afghanistan, in this... |
Narrator | |
| 2006 |
IdlewildA reticent piano player Percival, along with Rooster, his flamboyant lead performer and manager, struggle to keep their speakeasy, in... |
Trumpy | |
| 2005 |
Get Rich or Die Tryin'A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music. |
Bama | |
| 2005 |
Four BrothersFour adopted brothers return to their Detroit hometown when their mother is murdered and vow to exact revenge on the... |
Lt. Green | |
| 2005 |
Hustle & FlowWith help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee. |
Djay | |
| 2005 |
CrashIn post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian... |
Cameron Thayer | |
| 2005 |
AnimalHis name: infamous. His reputation: ruthless. But when James "Animal"Allen is locked up in a maximum security prison, he meets... |
Darius Allen | |
| 2005 |
Their Eyes Were Watching GodA drama set in the 1920s, where free-spirited Janie Crawford's search for happiness leads her through several different marriages, challenging... |
Amos Hicks | |
| 2005 |
Lackawanna BluesIn a story fueled by rhythm and blues, a young boy's life is shaped by love and the stories of... |
Bill Crosby | |
| 2005 |
The SalonStylist Jenny Smith gets the shock of her life when charming lawyer Michael steps into her beauty salon and announces... |
Patrick | |
| 2004 |
RayBorn on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom... |
Gossie McGee | |
| 2003 |
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Love ChroniclesA disc jockey invites a relationship therapist as an on-air guest. They explore LA relationship struggles through three different callers'... |
T-Roy | |
| 2003 |
SoundstageWTTW’s legendary and groundbreaking music series filmed in the intimate Grainger Studio presents spectacular performances that make you feel like... |
Self | |
| 2003 |
Biker BoyzA mythic motorcycle tale of father and son, this is the story of Manuel Galloway, also known as "the King... |
Chu Chu (as Terrence Dashon Howard) | |
| 2003 |
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC. |
Self | |
| 2002 |
FastlaneFastlane is an American action/crime drama series that was broadcast on Fox from September 18, 2002 to April 25, 2003. |
Alton White | |
| 2002 |
Street TimeFollows a fair parole officer and his parolee who wants to go straight but his former business associates are after... |
Lucius Mosley | |
| 2002 |
Intimate AffairsEdgar is an artist living in Paris during the 1920s who believes that sex is a subject of vital importance,... |
Lorenz | |
| 2002 |
Hart's WarWhen Col. William McNamara is stripped of his freedom in a German POW camp, he's determined to keep on fighting... |
Lt. Lincoln A. Scott | |
| 2002 |
Live from E!The pre-show to the major award shows that airs on E! Entertainment Television. Live From the Red Carpet covers celebrity... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
GlitterA young woman is catapulted into pop stardom, with her already-famous DJ boyfriend calling the shots. |
Timothy Walker | |
| 2001 |
Angel EyesA story about a seemingly unlikely couple who cross paths under life-threatening circumstances as though they are destined not only... |
Robby | |
| 2001 |
BoycottThis made-for-TV movie dramatizes the historic boycott of public buses in the 1950s, led by civil rights leader Dr. Martin... |
Ralph Abernathy | |
| 2000 |
Love Beat the Hell Outta MeFour friends play an evening game of dominoes, drink, and talk about women. Each one is going through or has... |
Chris | |
| 2000 |
Soul FoodSoul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May... |
Benny Jones | |
| 2000 |
Big Momma's HouseWhen a street-smart FBI agent is sent to Georgia to protect a beautiful single mother and her son from an... |
Lester Vesco | |
| 2000 |
Muhammad Ali: King of the WorldIt is just possible that the made-for-TV biopic Muhammad Ali: King of the World was hastily pieced together to capitalize... |
Cassius Clay | |
| 1999 |
The Best ManAfter writing a soon-to-be bestselling novel, writer and committed bachelor Harper attempts to hide the fact that his saucy new... |
Quentin | |
| 1999 |
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitIn the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate... |
Jonah Dekker | |
| 1999 |
Best Laid PlansRich, successful Bryce meets beautiful Lissa at a bar one night and invites her back to his house, not suspecting... |
Jimmy | |
| 1999 |
Valerie FlakeA boozing, recently widowed young woman gives every one she comes into contact with a hard time. She moves back... |
Hitchhiker | |
| 1998 |
Mama Flora's FamilyA black matriarch in the early 20th century is determined to free her children from the bonds of prejudice. |
Lincoln | |
| 1998 |
ButterCorrupt record company executives kill a singing sensation with a drug overdose rather than letting her leave their label and... |
Dexter Banks (as Terrence Dashon Howard) | |
| 1998 |
The Players ClubSingle mother Diana struggles to provide for her child and pay for her college education. When she meets two dancers... |
K.C. | |
| 1998 |
SparkByron and Nina, a young African American couple, are driving from Chicago to Los Angeles, where Nina plans to start... |
Byron | |
| 1997 |
Double TapA drug-lord targets an undercover FBI agent and the hit man she falls in love with while tracking. |
Ulysses | |
| 1996 |
JohnsIt's the day before Christmas, the day before John's 21st birthday. He's a prostitute on Santa Monica Blvd in L.A.,... |
Jimmy the Warlock | |
| 1996 |
SparksSparks is an American sitcom |
Greg Sparks | |
| 1996 |
Sunset ParkA white teacher takes over a talented, but undisciplined Black high school basketball team and turns them into winners. |
Spaceman | |
| 1995 |
Mr. Holland's OpusIn 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced it's just a... |
Louis Russ | |
| 1995 |
Dead PresidentsOn the streets they call cash dead presidents. And that's just what a Vietnam veteran is after when he returns... |
Cowboy | |
| 1995 |
Lotto LandThis film tells two interwoven stories of two single-parent families in a poor, racially-mixed neighborhood in Brooklyn. The first story... |
Warren | |
| 1995 |
The O.J. Simpson StoryDramatizes some of the more tawdry events in the relationship between O.J. Simpson and his wife, Nicole Brown, up to... |
Young A.C. | |
| 1994 |
New York UndercoverNew York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover... |
Unknown character | |
| 1993 |
Late Night with Conan O'BrienStepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1993 |
Living SingleLiving Single is an American television sitcom that aired for five seasons on the Fox network from August 22, 1993,... |
Brendan | |
| 1993 |
Tall HopesTall Hopes is a short-lived summer comedy series that aired on CBS in 1993. It centers on a smart 14-year-old... |
Chester Harris | |
| 1993 |
Who's the Man?Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work,... |
Customer | |
| 1992 |
The Jacksons: An American DreamThe history of the Jackson family and the early and successful years of the Motown group The Jackson 5. |
Jackie Jackson (adult) | |
| 1992 |
The Tonight Show with Jay LenoJay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. |
Self | |
| 1989 |
Family MattersA long-running dramedy centering on the Winslow family, a middle-class African American family living in Chicago, and their pesky next-door... |
John | |
| 1989 |
CoachHayden Fox, the curmudgeonly coach of Minnesota State University's Screaming Eagles football team, tries to navigate his way through the... |
Johnny Williams | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus... |
Self - Guest | |
| 1988 |
LIVE with Kelly and MarkA morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus... |
Self | |
| 1953 |
The OscarsAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy... |
Self | |
| 1952 |
TodayToday is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It... |
Self | |
| TBA |
Unsung HollywoodShining a spotlight on ground-breaking artists and entertainers who’ve devoted their lives to making their mark in movies, television, comedy... |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
The MoversThe film centers around a close-knit family who moves into a seemingly charming neighborhood, only to discover that all is... |
Robert Hartley | |
| TBA |
Miami NightsDischarged soldier Mason schemes to steal a diamond to win back his wife Eve, who left him for wealthy Ricardo.... |
David Wolfe | |
| TBA |
SelfieA PG-13 action comedy that embodies MEAN GIRLS in a Tarantino tone targeting the centennial market that will encapsulate and... |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Terrence Howard?
Terrence Howard's career highlights include critically acclaimed performances in films like 'Hustle & Flow', for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and 'Crash', which won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Yes, Terrence Howard has won several awards, including a Grammy for his music and an Emmy nomination for his acting. He is also a winner of the BET Award for Best Actor.
Terrence Howard's first film was 'Mr. Holland's Opus' released in 1995, where he played a minor role. His breakthrough came later with 'Hustle & Flow'.
Some of Terrence Howard's most successful films include 'Hustle & Flow', 'Crash', and 'Iron Man'. Each film showcased his versatility and depth as an actor.
Terrence Howard has been married three times and has three children. He has spoken publicly about his family and personal struggles throughout his life.
Terrence Howard's estimated net worth is around $5 million, which reflects his work in film, television, and music.
Milestones in Terrence Howard's filmography include his Oscar nomination for 'Hustle & Flow', his role in 'Iron Man', and his starring role in the TV series 'Empire', which significantly raised his profile.
Terrence Howard's acting style is known for its emotional depth and authenticity. He often brings a unique intensity to his characters, making them relatable and complex.