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Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson

Director & actor · born 11 September 1970 · Washington, D.C., USA

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.

Where to start: Hidden Figures (2016).

As director 2

As actor 59

TV shows 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Taraji P. Henson movie?

By viewer score, Hidden Figures (2016) at 8.1/10.

What are Taraji P. Henson’s most popular movies?

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Hidden Figures, Ralph Breaks the Internet.

How many movies has Taraji P. Henson made?

61 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 59 as actor.

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