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Taraji P. Henson was born on September 11, 1970 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA as Taraji Penda Henson. She is an actress and producer, known for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Person of Interest (2011) and The Karate Kid (2010). See full bio »

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327 photos | 67 videos | 1723 news articles »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 13 wins & 35 nominations. See more awards »

- Out, Damned Spot (2015) ... Cookie Lyon

Madly Madagascar (Video short) Okapi (voice)

Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story (TV Movie) Tiffany Rubin

The Brotherly Love Table Read (Video short)

- Happy Birthday, Nate (2008) ... Angela Scott

- The Gods Must Be Crazy (2008) ... Whitney Rome (credit only)

- The Court Supreme (2008) ... Whitney Rome (credit only)

Smokin\' Aces Sharice Watters (as Taraji Henson)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) Christina

- I Like to Watch (2006) ... Christina (as Taraji Henson)

- The Fall of the House of Hayes (2004) ... Inspector Raina Washington

- It\'s the Real Thing (2004) ... Inspector Raina Washington

- Book of Memories (2004) ... Inspector Raina Washington

- Rush to the Door (2004) ... Inspector Raina Washington

- What\'s Love Got to Do with It? (2004) ... Inspector Raina Washington

Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (TV Movie) Bess Pinckney

The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle Left-Wing Student (as Taraji Henson)

- Todd Mulcahy: Part 2 (1999) ... Art Student (as Taraji Henson)

- Break Up Not to Make Up (1998) ... Leslie (as Taraji Henson)

- Split Second (1998) ... Elan (as Taraji Henson)

- Of Past Regret and Future Fear (1998) ... Patrice Robbins (as Taraji Henson)

Hustle & Flow (performer: "It\'s Hard Out Here for a Pimp")

Smokin\' Aces: The Big Gun (Video short) (special thanks - as Taraji Henson)

Live with Kelly and Michael (TV Series) Herself - Guest / Herself

- Taraji P. Henson/Chris Soules/Dolvett Quince (2015) ... Herself - Guest

- Episode dated 27 February 2013 (2013) ... Herself - Guest

Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Herself / Herself - No Good Deed

- Episode dated 13 September 2014 (2014) ... Herself - No Good Deed

- Episode dated 8 September 2014 (2014) ... Herself - No Good Deed

- Episode dated 21 June 2014 (2014) ... Herself

- Episode dated 17 June 2014 (2014) ... Herself

- Episode dated 1 March 2010 (2010) ... Herself

The Insider (TV Series) Herself - No Good Deed / Himself

- Episode dated 12 September 2014 (2014) ... Herself - No Good Deed

- Episode dated 2 September 2014 (2014) ... Himself

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Herself - Guest

- Sarah Silverman/Taraji P. Henson/Hunter Hayes (2014) ... Herself - Guest

The Arsenio Hall Show (TV Series) Herself - Guest

The Wendy Williams Show (TV Series) Herself - Guest / Herself

- Episode dated 16 April 2012 (2012) ... Herself - Guest

- Episode dated 2 November 2011 (2011) ... Herself - Guest

Hollywood Game Night (TV Series) Herself - Guest

- Taraji P. Henson and Molly Sims. Plus, a Special Holiday Performance by Mary J. Blige and David Foster (2013) ... Herself

Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) Herself - Guest

Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film (TV Movie documentary) Herself - Actor

I Love Black Movies (TV Series) Herself - interviewee

We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston (TV Movie documentary) Herself

Black Girls Rock! 2012 (TV Movie) Herself

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) Herself

43rd NAACP Image Awards (TV Movie) Herself

The 54th Annual Grammy Awards (TV Special) Herself

- Rachael vs. Guy: Viewer Cook-Off Part 2 (2012) ... Herself

Black Girls Rock! 2011 (TV Movie) Herself

The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) Herself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie & Performer

- Episode dated 31 January 2011 (2011) ... Herself

An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Chaka Khan (TV Movie) Herself

2010 Soul Train Awards (TV Special) Herself - Host

- Episode dated 25 November 2010 (2010) ... Herself

- Episode dated 11 March 2010 (2010) ... Herself

- Episode dated 9 November 2009 (2009) ... Herself

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) Herself

2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors: The Dirty South (TV Special) Herself - Presenter

41st NAACP Image Awards (TV Movie) Herself

The 36th Annual People\'s Choice Awards (TV Special) Herself

Shooting Star(s): The Rise of Hip Hop Photographer Johnny Nunez (Documentary) Herself

2009 Soul Train Awards (TV Movie) Herself - Host

The 2009 Independent Spirit Awards (TV Movie) Herself

Straight from the Horses Mouth (Video) Herself

The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button (Video documentary) Herself

Star Movies: Live from the Red Carpet (TV Movie) Herself

The 81st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Supporting Role

The 40th NAACP Image Awards (TV Movie) Herself

Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) Herself

- Episode dated 5 February 2009 (2009) ... Herself

Late Night with Conan O\'Brien (TV Series) Herself

- Brian Williams/Taraji P. Henson/Nata Bargatze (2009) ... Herself

15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV Movie) Herself

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) Herself

- Episode dated 19 December 2008 (2008) ... Herself

39th NAACP Image Awards (TV Movie) Herself

An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Smokey Robinson (TV Movie) Herself

Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV Series) Herself

- Episode dated 31 July 2007 (2007) ... Herself

37th NAACP Image Awards (TV Movie) Herself

The 10th Annual Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards (TV Movie) Herself

The 18th Annual Soul Train Music Awards (TV Special) Herself

Appears in the music video "Testify" for rap artist Common. See more »

1 Interview | 6 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

I would love to do a biopic of a famous singer, like Diana Ross or Donna Summer, or an old jazz story that we haven\'t seen before. I would love to do that! I would love to play Diana Ross \'cause she\'s an icon. I\'m salivating to do that. See more »

Voted one of "The 10 Sexiest Women of 2001" by the readers of Black Men Magazine. See more »

I just cannot say enough good things about this lady.

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