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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), Hidden Figures (2016) and Hustle & Flow (2005).
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Actress (68 credits)
Actress (68 credits)
2015-2019
Empire
(TV Series)
Cookie Lyon
Cookie Lyon
- Stronger Than My Rival
(2019)
... Cookie Lyon
- Tell the Truth
(2019)
... Cookie Lyon
- You Broke Love
(2019)
... Cookie Lyon
- Got on My Knees to Pray
(2019)
... Cookie Lyon
- What Is Love
(2019)
... Cookie Lyon
2011-2015
Person of Interest
(TV Series)
Joss Carter
Joss Carter
- Terra Incognita
(2015)
... Joss Carter
- The Crossing
(2013)
... Joss Carter
- Endgame
(2013)
... Joss Carter
- The Perfect Mark
(2013)
... Joss Carter
- Mors Praematura
(2013)
... Joss Carter
2008
Eli Stone
(TV Series)
Angela Scott
Angela Scott
- Help!
(2008)
... Angela Scott
- Happy Birthday, Nate
(2008)
... Angela Scott
- The Humanitarian
(2008)
... Angela Scott
2007-2008
Boston Legal
(TV Series)
Whitney Rome
Whitney Rome
- Patriot Acts
(2008)
... Whitney Rome
- The Gods Must Be Crazy
(2008)
... Whitney Rome (credit only)
- Indecent Proposals
(2008)
... Whitney Rome
- The Court Supreme
(2008)
... Whitney Rome (credit only)
- The Mighty Rogues
(2008)
... Whitney Rome
2006
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Christina
Christina
- I Like to Watch
(2006)
... Christina (as Taraji Henson)
2002-2004
The Division
(TV Series)
Inspector Raina Washington
Inspector Raina Washington
- Zero Tolerance: Part 2
(2004)
... Inspector Raina Washington
- Zero Tolerance: Part 1
(2004)
... Inspector Raina Washington
- Be Careful What You Wish For
(2004)
... Inspector Raina Washington
- Hail, Hail, the Gang's All Here
(2004)
... Inspector Raina Washington
- Baby, the Rain Must Fall
(2004)
... Inspector Raina Washington
1998-1999
Felicity
(TV Series)
Art Student / R.A. #2
Art Student / R.A. #2
- Todd Mulcahy: Part 2
(1999)
... Art Student (as Taraji Henson)
- Drawing the Line: Part 1
(1998)
... R.A. #2
1997-1998
Smart Guy
(TV Series)
Leslie / Monique
Leslie / Monique
- Break Up Not to Make Up
(1998)
... Leslie (as Taraji Henson)
- Boomerang
(1998)
... Leslie (as Taraji Henson)
- Big Picture
(1997)
... Monique
1998
ER
(TV Series)
Elan / Patrice Robbins
Elan / Patrice Robbins
- Split Second
(1998)
... Elan (as Taraji Henson)
- Of Past Regret and Future Fear
(1998)
... Patrice Robbins (as Taraji Henson)
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Producer (7 credits)
Producer (7 credits)
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Soundtrack (3 credits)
Soundtrack (3 credits)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (153 credits)
Self (153 credits)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Appears in the music video "Testify" for rap artist Common. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Print Biography | 1 Interview | 11 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 7 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Taraji HensonHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Every human walks around with a certain kind of sadness. They may not wear it on their sleeves, but it's there if you look deep. See more »Trivia:
She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on January 28, 2019. See more »Star Sign:
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