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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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 2024
Poster of Where’s Usher?
Where’s Usher?
Taraji P. Henson was 53 in Where’s Usher? as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 2023
Poster of The Color Purple
The Color Purple
Taraji P. Henson was 53 in The Color Purple as 'Shug Avery'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2022
Poster of Annie Live!
Annie Live!
Taraji P. Henson was 51 in Annie Live! as 'Miss Hannigan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 2021
Poster of Muppets Haunted Mansion
Muppets Haunted Mansion
Taraji P. Henson was 51 in Muppets Haunted Mansion as 'The Bride'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 2020
Poster of Coffee & Kareem
Coffee & Kareem
Taraji P. Henson was 49 in Coffee & Kareem as 'Vanessa Manning'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 2020
Poster of This Changes Everything
This Changes Everything
Taraji P. Henson was 48 in This Changes Everything as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 2018
Poster of Acrimony
Acrimony
Taraji P. Henson was 47 in Acrimony as 'Melinda Moore Gayle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 2018
Poster of Proud Mary
Proud Mary
Taraji P. Henson was 47 in Proud Mary as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2017
Poster of Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures
Taraji P. Henson was 46 in Hidden Figures as 'Katherine G. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 2016
Poster of Term Life
Term Life
Taraji P. Henson was 45 in Term Life as 'Samantha Thurman'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 2016
Poster of Top Five
Top Five
Taraji P. Henson was 44 in Top Five as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love
Taraji P. Henson was 44 in Seasons of Love as 'Jackie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 2014
Poster of No Good Deed
No Good Deed
Taraji P. Henson was 43 in No Good Deed as 'Terry'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2014
Poster of Picasso Baby
Picasso Baby
Taraji P. Henson was 42 in Picasso Baby as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of From the Rough
From the Rough
Taraji P. Henson was 42 in From the Rough as 'Catana Starks'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2013
Poster of Madly Madagascar
Madly Madagascar
Taraji P. Henson was 42 in Madly Madagascar as 'Okapi (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2012
Poster of Larry Crowne
Larry Crowne
Taraji P. Henson was 40 in Larry Crowne as 'B'Ella'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 2011
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
Taraji P. Henson was 40 in The Good Doctor as 'Nurse Theresa'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 31 2011
Poster of Once Fallen
Once Fallen
Taraji P. Henson was 40 in Once Fallen as 'Pearl'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 02 2010
Poster of Peep World
Peep World
Taraji P. Henson was 40 in Peep World as 'Mary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2010
Poster of The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
Taraji P. Henson was 39 in The Karate Kid as 'Sherry Parker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 10 2010
Poster of Date Night
Date Night
Taraji P. Henson was 39 in Date Night as 'Detective Arroyo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 2010
Poster of Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season
Taraji P. Henson was 39 in Hurricane Season as 'Dayna Collins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 2009
Poster of Not Easily Broken
Not Easily Broken
Taraji P. Henson was 38 in Not Easily Broken as 'Clarice Clark'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Talk to Me
Talk to Me
Taraji P. Henson was 36 in Talk to Me as 'Vernell Watson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2007
Poster of Smokin' Aces
Smokin' Aces
Taraji P. Henson was 36 in Smokin' Aces as 'Sharice Watters'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 2006
Poster of Something New
Something New
Taraji P. Henson was 35 in Something New as 'Nedra'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 2006
Poster of Four Brothers
Four Brothers
Taraji P. Henson was 34 in Four Brothers as 'Camille Mercer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 2005
Poster of Hustle & Flow
Hustle & Flow
Taraji P. Henson was 34 in Hustle & Flow as 'Shug'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 2005
Poster of Animal
Animal
Taraji P. Henson was 34 in Animal as 'Ramona'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 2005
Poster of Hair Show
Hair Show
Taraji P. Henson was 34 in Hair Show as 'Tiffany'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 2002
Poster of Baby Boy
Baby Boy
Taraji P. Henson was 30 in Baby Boy as 'Yvette'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 2000
Poster of Streetwise
Streetwise
Taraji P. Henson was 27 in Streetwise
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Sorcerority
Sorcerority
Taraji P. Henson will be 54+ in Sorcerority
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Force
Force
Taraji P. Henson will be 54+ in Force
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 01 2023
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Taraji P. Henson was 52+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of The Jennifer Hudson Show
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Taraji P. Henson was 52+ in The Jennifer Hudson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary
Taraji P. Henson was 51+ in Abbott Elementary as 'Vanetta'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 05 2021
Poster of Legendary
Legendary
Taraji P. Henson was 49+ in Legendary as 'Self - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 22 2020
Poster of Celebrity IOU
Celebrity IOU
Taraji P. Henson was 49+ in Celebrity IOU as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Today with Hoda & Jenna
Today with Hoda & Jenna
Taraji P. Henson was 48+ in Today with Hoda & Jenna as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 08 2019
Poster of The Alec Baldwin Show
The Alec Baldwin Show
Taraji P. Henson was 48+ in The Alec Baldwin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 2018
Poster of Lie Detector
Lie Detector
Taraji P. Henson was 47+ in Lie Detector as 'Self (archive footage), Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015
Poster of Hot Ones
Hot Ones
Taraji P. Henson was 44+ in Hot Ones as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 12 2015
Poster of Empire
Empire
Taraji P. Henson was 44+ in Empire as 'Cookie Lyon'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Conan
Conan
Taraji P. Henson was 40+ in Conan as 'Herself'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 01 2010
Poster of The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
Taraji P. Henson was 39+ in The Cleveland Show
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 - Guest Judge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009
Poster of Eli Stone
Eli Stone
Taraji P. Henson was 37+ in Eli Stone
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 01 2004
Poster of House
House
Taraji P. Henson was 34+ in House as 'Moira'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Taraji P. Henson was 34+ in Boston Legal as 'Whitney Rome'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of All of Us
All of Us
Taraji P. Henson was 33+ in All of Us
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Half & Half
Half & Half
Taraji P. Henson was 32+ in Half & Half as 'Gabrielle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of The Division
The Division
Taraji P. Henson was 30+ in The Division as 'Raina Washington'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Taraji P. Henson was 29+ in Strong Medicine as 'Crystal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Felicity
Felicity
Taraji P. Henson was 28+ in Felicity as 'R.A. #2, Art Student'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Taraji P. Henson was 26+ in The View as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of Smart Guy
Smart Guy
Taraji P. Henson was 26+ in Smart Guy
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Pacific Blue
Pacific Blue
Taraji P. Henson was 25+ in Pacific Blue as 'Rhonda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 02 1996
Poster of The Parent 'Hood
The Parent 'Hood
Taraji P. Henson was 24+ in The Parent 'Hood
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 18 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Taraji P. Henson was 24+ in ER as 'Patrice Robbins, Elan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Taraji P. Henson was 23+ in Sister, Sister
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 1992
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Taraji P. Henson was 19+ in The Simpsons as 'Praline (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
Taraji P. Henson was 11+ in Entertainment Tonight as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 19 1974