TARAJI P. HENSON
Taraji P. Henson
Gender: Female
Known for: Acting
Birthday: September 11, 1970
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., USA
Biography
Taraji P. Henson (born September 11, 1970) is an American actress, producer and singer. She studied acting at Howard University and began her Hollywood career as guest star on several television shows before making her breakthrough in the movie Baby Boy (2001). In 2005, she starred in Hustle & Flow and played Queenie in David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), for which she received an Academy Award nomination.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
My Happy PlaceSelf
Self
Vivian Thoma
Self
2023·
Celebrity Prank WarsSelf
2022·
SherriSelf - Guest
Self
2021·
Hart to HeartSelf
2021·
That's My JamSelf - Guest
2021·
Abbott ElementaryVanetta
2020·
History 101Self (archive footage)
2020·
LegendarySelf - Guest Judge
2020·
Celebrity IOUSelf
Self
Self - Guest Host, Self
Self
Self
Self
Self - Guest, Self
Self - Contestant
Herself - Host
Self - Guest
2015·
Hot OnesSelf
Self
2015·
Lip Sync BattleSelf
2015·
EmpireCookie Lyon
Self - Guest, Self
Self
2013·
Hollywood Game NightSelf
2011·
Person of InterestJoss Carter
2010·
ConanHerself
Self - Guest
2009·
RuPaul's Drag RaceSelf - Guest Judge
Self - Guest
2009·
The Cleveland Show2004·
Project RunwaySelf - Guest Judge
2004·
Boston LegalWhitney Rome
2004·
HouseMoira
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2003·
All of Us2002·
Half & HalfGabrielle
2001·
BET AwardsSelf - Host
2001·
The DivisionRaina Washington
2000·
Strong MedicineCrystal
Christina
1998·
FelicityArt Student, R.A. #2
1997·
Smart GuyLeslie, Monique
1997·
The ViewSelf
1996·
Pacific BlueRhonda
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
1995·
The Parent 'Hood1994·
ERElan, Patrice Robbins
1994·
Sister, SisterBriana
1989·
The SimpsonsPraline (voice)
Self
Self
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
Self - Host
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Presenter
TBA·
'Tis So Sweet2025·
Escape Room2025·
STRAWJaniyah Wiltkinson
TBA·
Force2024·
Where's Usher?Self
Victoria Vance (voice)
Self
Self (voice)
2023·
The Color PurpleShug Avery
Belle Bottom (voice)
Self
2021·
Annie Live!Miss Hannigan
Self
Self
2020·
Coffee & KareemVanessa Manning
2019·
What Men WantAlison 'Ali' Davis
Self
2019·
The Best of EnemiesAnn Atwater
Yesss (voice)
2018·
AcrimonyMelinda Moore Gayle
2018·
Proud MaryMary
Self - Host / Mrs. Claus / Mary / Prancer
2016·
Hidden FiguresKatherine G. Johnson
Ethel (voice)
2016·
Term LifeSamantha Thurman
2014·
Think Like a Man TooLauren Harris
2013·
Picasso BabySelf
2013·
Madly MadagascarOkapi (voice)
2010·
Peep WorldMary
2010·
The Karate KidSherry Parker
2010·
Once FallenPearl
Self
2008·
Eli StoneAngela Scott
2006·
Smokin' AcesSharice Watters
Date #4 / Ghetto Girl (as Taraji Henson)
Left-Wing Student
1998·
StreetwiseTammy
TBA·
SorcerorityThe Bride
2014·
Top FiveSelf
2014·
Seasons of LoveJackie
2014·
No Good DeedTerry
2013·
From the RoughCatana Starks
2012·
Think Like a ManLauren Harris
2011·
Larry CrowneB'Ella
Tiffany Rubin
2011·
The Good DoctorNurse Theresa
2010·
Date NightDetective Arroyo
2010·
Hurricane SeasonDayna Collins
2009·
Not Easily BrokenClarice Clark
April
Queenie
2007·
Talk to MeVernell Watson
2006·
Something NewNedra
2005·
Four BrothersCamille Mercer
2005·
Hustle & FlowShug
2005·
AnimalRamona
2004·
Hair ShowTiffany
Bess Pinckney
2001·
Baby BoyYvette
Paige
Girl
Production
TBA·
Two FacedDirector
Executive Producer
2022·
Tell It Like a WomanDirector
2019·
What Men WantExecutive Producer
2018·
Proud MaryExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2015·
EmpireDirector
2014·
Seasons of LoveExecutive Producer
2014·
No Good DeedExecutive Producer