Terrence Howard's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Law & Order: Los Angeles Dep.D.A Jon… Independent Lens Narrator Himself - H… Host (4) narrator (2) Sparks Greg Sparks

Main Movie Roles 2009 - Fighting 2009 - The Princess and the Frog 2008 - Iron Man 2007 - Awake 2007 - The Perfect Holiday 2007 - The Hunting Party 2007 - August Rush 2007 - Pride 2007 - The Brave One 2006 - Idlewild 2005 - Hustle & Flow 2005 - Get Rich or Die Tryin' 2005 - Four Brothers 2004 - Crash 2003 - Biker Boyz 2002 - Hart's War 2001 - Angel Eyes 2001 - Glitter 2000 - Big Momma's House 1999 - The Best Man 1999 - Best Laid Plans 1998 - The Players Club 1996 - Sunset Park 1995 - Dead Presidents 1993 - Who's the Man?

BIOGRAPHY:

Terrence Howard's love for acting came naturally, through summers spent with his grandmother, New York stage actress Minnie Gentry. He later began his acting career after being discovered on a New York City street by a casting director. Soon, he followed with several notable TV appearances on shows such as "Living Single" (1993), "NYPD Blue" (1993) and "Soul Food" (2000). He became well known for his lead role in the UPN TV series "Sparks" (1996).

Howard broke onto the big screen with his riveting performance in Mr. Holland's Opus (1995). Howard's most memorable performances to date are of scene-stealing characters such as "Cowboy" in the Hughes brother's film Dead Presidents (1995) and as "Quentin" in Malcolm D. Lee's Independent film The Best Man (1999/I). The latter earning him a NAACP Image Award, Independent Spirit Award nomination and a Chicago Film Critics Award nomination.

A self taught musician, Howard plays both the piano and the guitar. You can see Terrence display his musical talents opposite Jamie Foxx in this year's breakout film Ray (2004/I). A promising songwriter, Howard's lyrics are soon to be acquired by some of today's biggest artists.

In addition to his musical talents, Howard also has a strong interest in science.


TRIVIA:

• Landed a role on _"The Cosby Show" (1984)_ (qv) at the age of 15 and he filmed an episode, but all his scenes were cut.
• Was in consideration for the part of Curtis Taylor Jr in _Dreamgirls (2006)_ (qv). However 'Jamie Foxx' (qv) was cast instead.
• Has two daughters and one son: Aubrey, Hunter and Heavenly.
• Attended the third annual Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates in late December 2006 along with 'Oliver Stone (I)' (qv), 'Mos Def' (qv) and 'Richard Gere' (qv).
• Has a degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Had Bell's palsy for nine months while in high school.
• Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006.
• Grew up in Cleveland.