Terrence Howard
Birth Name:
Terrence Dashon Howard
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer, Music department
Fast Facts
- Received the 2017 American Black Film Festival Excellence in the Arts Award
- Supporter of many charities, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Feeding America and Stand Up To Cancer
- Was named the Breakthrough Actor by the National Board of Review for his performance in "Hustle & Flow․"
- Is the grandson of stage actress Minnie Gentry
- Made his Broadway debut with his role in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" in 2008
- Quote: "I thought the best liar was the best actor․ But it's the best truth-teller․ To find the truth on those pages of black and white and to believe in it so much․ It has to be honest; it has to be truthful․"
- Quote: "[on why he lives in Philadelphia] "It's that sense of sanity that keeps me here․ It's a neighborhood that I live in with a feeling of brotherhood about it․ Man, when I lived in Los Angeles, I didn't know who my neighbor was ․․․ Here, I know them․""
- Released and produced an album called "Shine Through It" in 2008
- Appeared in the music video "Foolish" by Ashanti in 1999
- Recorded all of his own songs for his portrayal of the character Djay in "Hustle & Flow․"
- Wanted to be a scientist, an interest that began when he started wondering why bubbles were round as a child
Awards
- 2000Black Reel - Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2000CFCA Award - Most Promising Actor:Nominated
- 2000Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
- 2000Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2002Black Reel - Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2002Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
- 2005Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2005AAFCA Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2005ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
- 2005Black Movie Award - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
- 2005Black Movie Award - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
- 2005Pauline Kael Breakout AwardWinner
- 2005Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Nominated
- 2005Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Nominated
- 2005Gotham Independent Film Award - Breakthrough Actor:Nominated
- 2005Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
- 2005Hollywood Film Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
- 2005New Generation AwardWinner
- 2005NBR Award - Breakthrough Performance by an Actor:Winner
- 2005NYFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2005NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2005NYFCO Award - Breakthrough Performance:Winner
- 2005OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2005OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2005PFCS Award - Breakout Performance - On Screen:Winner
- 2005Satellite Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Winner
- 2005VVFP Award - Best Performance:Nominated
- 2005WAFCA Award - Best Breakthrough Performance:Winner
- 2005WAFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2005WAFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2006Oscar - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2006Breakthrough Artist AwardWinner
- 2006BET Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2006Black Reel - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
- 2006Black Reel - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2006Black Reel - Best Actor:Winner
- 2006COFCA Award - Actor of the Year:Nominated
- 2006CFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2006CFCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2006Critics Choice Award - Best Song:Winner
- 2006Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
- 2006Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2006DVDX Award - Best Supporting Actor (in a DVD Premiere Movie):Nominated
- 2006Independent Spirit Award - Best Male Lead:Nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award - Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2006Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
- 2006Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2006Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Winner
- 2006Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2006MTV Movie Award - Best Performance:Nominated
- 2006MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
- 2006OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Male:Winner
- 2006OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
- 2006OFCS Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2006Prism Award - Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
- 2006Teen Choice Award - Movies - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure:Nominated
- 2006VFCC Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2006VFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2008BET Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2008Black Reel - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2008Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2008Scream Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
- 2011Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
- 2013NBR Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
- 2014Hollywood Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Winner
- 2014Hollywood Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2014Hollywood Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
- 2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2014Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2014Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
- 2014Razzie Award - Worst Screen Combo:Nominated
- 2015BET Award - Best Actor:Winner
- 2015Individual Award - Best Actor:Nominated
- 2015Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2015Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Chemistry:Nominated
- 2015Teen Choice Award - Choice TV: Villain:Nominated
- 2016Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
- 2016Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Actor: Drama:Nominated
- 2017Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, Drama Series:Nominated
- 2017Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2017MTV Movie + TV Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
- 2018Black Reel - Outstanding Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
- 2018Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 2022Best Actor - Best Actor:Winner
- 2022Jury Prize - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
- 2022February Award - Best Acting Duo:Winner
- 2022February Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
- 2023Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
- 2024Black Reel - Outstanding Lead Performance in a TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
- 2025Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special, or Movie):Nominated