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Actor · producer · director

Taraji P. Henson

age 56 · born September 11, 1970 in Washington

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Taraji P. Henson’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 75

Newest first

Show the other 65From Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) to The Simpsons (1989)

As herself: 59 appearances

talk shows, documentaries, award shows

Filmography: TMDB.

Coming soon with Taraji P. Henson

3 more with no date

Force, Two Faced, Sorcerority

Release dates: TMDB. They may change.

Who is Taraji P. Henson?

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.

In 2016, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world on the annual Time 100 list. Henson also released an autobiography titled Around The Way Girl.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
September 11, 1970 (age 56)
Place of birth
Washington, D.C., USA

Facts: TMDB.

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Taraji P. Henson’s career in numbers

roles: 53 films and 22 series
75
TV episodes
316
years behind the camera, since 1989
37
top-rated series: “House” (TMDB)
8.6
film as director
1

Genres of her features

  • drama49%
  • comedy43%
  • romance26%
  • action21%
  • crime21%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 53 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with Taraji P. Henson

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about Taraji P. Henson

How old is Taraji P. Henson?

56 years old. She was born on September 11, 1970 in Washington.

What has Taraji P. Henson been in?

Among others: “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, “The Simpsons”, and “Hidden Figures”.

When is the next film with Taraji P. Henson out?

Give Me Some Sugah comes out December 16, 2026.

What films has Taraji P. Henson directed?

1 feature, including “Tell It Like a Woman” (2022).

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku