Biography
Who is Terrence Howard?
Early life and background
Terrence Howard was born in Chicago on March 11, 1969, to parents Tyrone and Anita Howard. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he experienced a difficult childhood. He was raised largely by his great-grandmother, actress Minnie Gentry, who passed away in 1993.
Before beginning his professional acting career, Terrence attended the Pratt Institute, where he studied chemical engineering and applied materials. Although he did not complete his degree, he has frequently expressed an ongoing interest in engineering concepts and mathematical models.
Acting career highlights
Terrence made his film debut in a minor role in the 1993 comedy Who's the Man? Before appearing in Mr. Holland's Opus in 1995. He gained widespread recognition and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance as a pimp and drug dealer in the 2005 film Hustle and Flow. He also performed tracks for the film's soundtrack, including the song that won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Continuing his film work, Terrence portrayed James Rhodes in the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film Iron Man in 2008. He also starred as Quentin Spivey in The Best Man and its related projects. On television, Terrence played the lead role of music mogul Lucious Lyon in the Fox drama series Empire from 2015 to 2020.
Music and stage work
In addition to his screen work, Terrence released his debut adult alternative music album, titled Shine Through It, in September 2008. He described the musical style as urban country and wrote or co-wrote all the tracks included on the release.
Terrence also expanded his career to the stage by making his Broadway debut in 2008. He played the character Brick in a revival production of the Tennessee Williams play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, directed by Debbie Allen.
Personal life and marriages
Terrence has been married four times to three different women and is the father of several children. His first marriage was to Lori McCommas, with whom he shares three children. Their marriage ended in divorce after multiple ceremonies and separations.
He later married Michelle Ghent in 2010, and the union ended in divorce in 2013. Terrence subsequently married model and restaurateur Miranda Pak in late 2013, with whom he shares two sons. He has resided outside Philadelphia in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania.
Birthday and age
Terrence Howard was born on March 11, 1969, which makes Terrence 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Terrence shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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