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Taraji P. Henson

Bio: Taraji P. Henson (born September 11, 1970) is an American actress, producer and singer
Born: Fri, Sep 11 1970
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA
Taraji P. Henson is 54 years old
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Poster of TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
Taraji P. Henson was
53 in TIME100: The World's Most Influential People
as 'Host'.
Sun, May 12 2024
Poster of Where’s Usher?
Where’s Usher?
Taraji P. Henson was
53 in Where’s Usher?
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 08 2024
Poster of Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
Taraji P. Henson was
53 in Oprah & The Color Purple Journey
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 28 2023
Poster of The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Taraji P. Henson was
53 in The Color Purple
as 'Shug Avery'.
Mon, Dec 25 2023
Poster of Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
Taraji P. Henson was
53 in Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
as 'Self (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Taraji P. Henson was
53 in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
as 'Victoria Vance (voice)'.
Thu, Sep 21 2023
Poster of Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4
Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4
Taraji P. Henson was
52 in Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 09 2022
Poster of Minions: The Rise of Gru
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Taraji P. Henson was
51 in Minions: The Rise of Gru
as 'Belle Bottom (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 29 2022
Poster of Annie Live!
Annie Live!
Taraji P. Henson was
51 in Annie Live!
as 'Miss Hannigan'.
Thu, Dec 02 2021
Poster of Muppets Haunted Mansion
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Taraji P. Henson was
51 in Muppets Haunted Mansion
as 'The Bride'.
Fri, Oct 08 2021
Poster of Mary J. Blige's My Life
Mary J. Blige's My Life
Taraji P. Henson was
50 in Mary J. Blige's My Life
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 25 2021
Poster of Feeding America Comedy Festival
Feeding America Comedy Festival
Taraji P. Henson was
49 in Feeding America Comedy Festival
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 10 2020
Poster of Coffee & Kareem
Coffee & Kareem
Taraji P. Henson was
49 in Coffee & Kareem
as 'Vanessa Manning'.
Fri, Apr 03 2020
Poster of This Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
Taraji P. Henson was
48 in This Changes Everything
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 28 2019
Poster of The Best of Enemies
The Best of Enemies
Taraji P. Henson was
48 in The Best of Enemies
as 'Ann Atwater'.
Fri, Apr 05 2019
Poster of What Men Want
What Men Want
Taraji P. Henson was
48 in What Men Want
as 'Alison "Ali" Davis'.
Fri, Feb 08 2019
Poster of Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Taraji P. Henson was
48 in Ralph Breaks the Internet
as 'Yesss (voice)'.
Tue, Nov 20 2018
Poster of Acrimony
Acrimony
Taraji P. Henson was
47 in Acrimony
as 'Melinda Moore Gayle'.
Fri, Mar 30 2018
Poster of Proud Mary
Proud Mary
Taraji P. Henson was
47 in Proud Mary
as 'Mary'.
Fri, Jan 12 2018
Poster of Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Taraji P. Henson was
47 in Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
as 'Self - Host / Mrs. Claus / Mary / Prancer'.
Thu, Dec 14 2017
Poster of Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
Taraji P. Henson was
46 in Hidden Figures
as 'Katherine G. Johnson'.
Sat, Dec 10 2016
Poster of Term Life
Term Life
Taraji P. Henson was
45 in Term Life
as 'Samantha Thurman'.
Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade
Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade
Taraji P. Henson was
45 in Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade
as 'Ethel (voice)'.
Sat, Mar 19 2016
Poster of Top Five
Top Five
Taraji P. Henson was
44 in Top Five
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love
Taraji P. Henson was
44 in Seasons of Love
as 'Jackie'.
Sun, Nov 23 2014
Poster of No Good Deed
No Good Deed
Taraji P. Henson was
43 in No Good Deed
as 'Terri'.
Wed, Sep 10 2014
Poster of Think Like a Man Too
Think Like a Man Too
Taraji P. Henson was
43 in Think Like a Man Too
as 'Lauren Harris'.
Fri, Jun 20 2014
Poster of Picasso Baby
Picasso Baby
Taraji P. Henson was
42 in Picasso Baby
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of From the Rough
From the Rough
Taraji P. Henson was
42 in From the Rough
as 'Catana Starks'.
Sat, Jun 08 2013
Poster of Madly Madagascar
Madly Madagascar
Taraji P. Henson was
42 in Madly Madagascar
as 'Okapi (voice)'.
Tue, Jan 29 2013
Poster of Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
Taraji P. Henson was
41 in Whitney Houston: We Will Always Love You
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 01 2012
Poster of Think Like a Man
Think Like a Man
Taraji P. Henson was
41 in Think Like a Man
as 'Lauren Harris'.
Fri, Apr 20 2012
Poster of Larry Crowne
Larry Crowne
Taraji P. Henson was
40 in Larry Crowne
as 'B'Ella'.
Thu, Jun 30 2011
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Taraji P. Henson was
40 in The Good Doctor
as 'Nurse Theresa'.
Sat, Apr 23 2011
Poster of Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
Taraji P. Henson was
40 in Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story
as 'Tiffany Rubin'.
Mon, Jan 31 2011
Poster of Once Fallen
Once Fallen
Taraji P. Henson was
40 in Once Fallen
as 'Pearl'.
Tue, Nov 02 2010
Poster of Peep World
Peep World
Taraji P. Henson was
40 in Peep World
as 'Mary'.
Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
Taraji P. Henson was
39 in The Karate Kid
as 'Sherry Parker'.
Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of Date Night
Date Night
Taraji P. Henson was
39 in Date Night
as 'Detective Arroyo'.
Thu, Apr 08 2010
Poster of Forehead Tittaes
Forehead Tittaes
Taraji P. Henson was
39 in Forehead Tittaes
as 'Herself'.
Sun, Mar 07 2010
Poster of Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season
Taraji P. Henson was
39 in Hurricane Season
as 'Dayna Collins'.
Tue, Dec 08 2009
Poster of I Can Do Bad All By Myself
I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Taraji P. Henson was
39 in I Can Do Bad All By Myself
as 'April'.
Fri, Sep 11 2009
Poster of The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
Taraji P. Henson was
38 in The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 05 2009
Poster of Not Easily Broken
Not Easily Broken
Taraji P. Henson was
38 in Not Easily Broken
as 'Clarice Clark'.
Fri, Jan 09 2009
Poster of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Taraji P. Henson was
38 in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
as 'Queenie'.
Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Taraji P. Henson was
38 in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
as 'Pam'.
Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Talk to Me
Talk to Me
Taraji P. Henson was
36 in Talk to Me
as 'Vernell Watson'.
Fri, Jul 13 2007
Poster of Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces
Taraji P. Henson was
36 in Smokin' Aces
as 'Sharice Watters'.
Sat, Dec 09 2006
Poster of Something New
Something New
Taraji P. Henson was
35 in Something New
as 'Nedra'.
Sun, Jan 29 2006
Poster of Four Brothers
Four Brothers
Taraji P. Henson was
34 in Four Brothers
as 'Camille Mercer'.
Thu, Aug 11 2005
Poster of Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
Taraji P. Henson was
34 in Hustle & Flow
as 'Shug'.
Fri, Jul 22 2005
Poster of Animal
Animal
Taraji P. Henson was
34 in Animal
as 'Ramona'.
Sun, May 01 2005
Poster of Hair Show
Hair Show
Taraji P. Henson was
34 in Hair Show
as 'Tiffany'.
Sun, Oct 17 2004
Poster of Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
Taraji P. Henson was
31 in Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs
as 'Date #4 / Ghetto Girl (as Taraji Henson)'.
Thu, Feb 14 2002
Poster of Baby Boy
Baby Boy
Taraji P. Henson was
30 in Baby Boy
as 'Yvette'.
Wed, Jun 27 2001
Poster of Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
Taraji P. Henson was
30 in Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man
as 'Bess Pinckney'.
Wed, May 02 2001
Poster of The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
Taraji P. Henson was
29 in The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
as 'Left-Wing Student'.
Fri, Jun 30 2000
Poster of Satan's School for Girls
Satan's School for Girls
Taraji P. Henson was
29 in Satan's School for Girls
as 'Paige'.
Mon, Mar 13 2000
Poster of Streetwise
Streetwise
Taraji P. Henson was
27 in Streetwise
Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Sorcerority
Sorcerority
Taraji P. Henson will be
54+ in Sorcerority
Unreleased
Poster of Force
Force
Taraji P. Henson will be
54+ in Force
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
Taraji P. Henson was
53+ in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist
as 'Vivian Thoma'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 05 2024
Poster of Celebrity Prank Wars
Celebrity Prank Wars
Taraji P. Henson was
52+ in Celebrity Prank Wars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 05 2023
Poster of The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige
The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige
Taraji P. Henson was
52+ in The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 01 2023
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Taraji P. Henson was
52+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Taraji P. Henson was
52+ in Sherri
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary
Taraji P. Henson was
51+ in Abbott Elementary
as 'Vanetta'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 07 2021
Poster of That's My Jam
That's My Jam
Taraji P. Henson was
51+ in That's My Jam
as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 29 2021
Poster of Hart to Heart
Hart to Heart
Taraji P. Henson was
50+ in Hart to Heart
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 05 2021
Poster of Legendary
Legendary
Taraji P. Henson was
49+ in Legendary
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 27 2020
Poster of History 101
History 101
Taraji P. Henson was
49+ in History 101
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 22 2020
Poster of Celebrity IOU
Celebrity IOU
Taraji P. Henson was
49+ in Celebrity IOU
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 2020
Poster of A Little Late with Lilly Singh
A Little Late with Lilly Singh
Taraji P. Henson was
49+ in A Little Late with Lilly Singh
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Taraji P. Henson was
48+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show
as 'Self, Self - Guest Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of The Alec Baldwin Show
The Alec Baldwin Show
Taraji P. Henson was
48+ in The Alec Baldwin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of Lie Detector
Lie Detector
Taraji P. Henson was
47+ in Lie Detector
as 'Self (archival footage), Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 01 2018
Poster of Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
Taraji P. Henson was
46+ in Carpool Karaoke: The Series
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 08 2017
Poster of Taraji's White Hot Holidays
Taraji's White Hot Holidays
Taraji P. Henson was
45+ in Taraji's White Hot Holidays
as 'Herself - Host'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 09 2015
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Taraji P. Henson was
44+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Taraji P. Henson was
44+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015
Poster of Lip Sync Battle
Lip Sync Battle
Taraji P. Henson was
44+ in Lip Sync Battle
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2015
Poster of The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Taraji P. Henson was
44+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
Taraji P. Henson was
44+ in Hot Ones
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Empire
Empire
Taraji P. Henson was
44+ in Empire
as 'Cookie Lyon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 07 2015
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Taraji P. Henson was
44+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Taraji P. Henson was
43+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Hollywood Game Night
Hollywood Game Night
Taraji P. Henson was
42+ in Hollywood Game Night
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Taraji P. Henson was
41+ in Person of Interest
as 'Joss Carter'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Conan
Conan
Taraji P. Henson was
40+ in Conan
as 'Herself'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 08 2010
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
Taraji P. Henson was
39+ in RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 2010
Poster of The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
Taraji P. Henson was
39+ in The Cleveland Show
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Taraji P. Henson was
38+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Taraji P. Henson was
38+ in RuPaul's Drag Race
as 'Self - Judge'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of Eli Stone
Eli Stone
Taraji P. Henson was
37+ in Eli Stone
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 31 2008
Poster of Project Runway
Project Runway
Taraji P. Henson was
34+ in Project Runway
as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of House
House
Taraji P. Henson was
34+ in House
as 'Moira'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Taraji P. Henson was
34+ in Boston Legal
as 'Whitney Rome'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of All of Us
All of Us
Taraji P. Henson was
33+ in All of Us
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Taraji P. Henson was
32+ in Half & Half
as 'Gabrielle'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Division
The Division
Taraji P. Henson was
30+ in The Division
as 'Raina Washington'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Taraji P. Henson was
30+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Christina'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Taraji P. Henson was
29+ in Strong Medicine
as 'Crystal'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Felicity
Felicity
Taraji P. Henson was
28+ in Felicity
as 'R.A. #2, Art Student'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Taraji P. Henson was
26+ in The View
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Smart Guy
Smart Guy
Taraji P. Henson was
26+ in Smart Guy
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 26 1997
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Taraji P. Henson was
25+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Pacific Blue
Pacific Blue
Taraji P. Henson was
25+ in Pacific Blue
as 'Rhonda'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 1996
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Taraji P. Henson was
24+ in The Parent 'Hood
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Taraji P. Henson was
24+ in ER
as 'Patrice Robbins, Elan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Taraji P. Henson was
23+ in Sister, Sister
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Taraji P. Henson was
23+ in Saved by the Bell: The New Class
as 'Girl'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Taraji P. Henson was
21+ in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Taraji P. Henson was
19+ in The Simpsons
as 'Praline (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Taraji P. Henson was
17+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Taraji P. Henson was
11+ in Entertainment Tonight
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Taraji P. Henson was
5+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of American Music Awards
American Music Awards
Taraji P. Henson was
3+ in American Music Awards
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1974