Terrence Howard is an American actor who has starred in films and TV series such as “Hustle and Bustle”, “Iron Man” and “Empire”.
He is also a singer and producer, and released the album Shine Through It in 2008.
He is known for his versatility, outstanding performance, unique voice and style. He has been nominated for an Oscar, a Golden Globe and many other awards for his outstanding performance.
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- Full name: Terrence Dashon Howard
- Date of Birth: March 11, 1969
- Age: 54
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, singer, producer
- Height: 6 feet 0.5 inches (184 cm)
- Parents: Tyrone Howard and Anita Williams
- Siblings: Tyrone Howard Jr., Antonio Howard, Darnell Williams, Ariana Williams
- Spouses: Lori McCommas (married 1989; divorced 2003; married 2005; divorced 2007), Michelle Ghent (married 2010; divorced 2013), Mira Pak (married 2013; divorced 2015; married 2018)
- Children: Aubrey Howard, Haven Howard, Hunter Howard, Chilin Love Howard, Hero Howard
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $15 million
Early life and education
Terrence Howard, 54 years old as of 2023, was born on March 11, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Tyrone Howard and Anita Howard, both of whom are of mixed African and English descent.
His great-grandmother is actress Minnie Gentry. Howard grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he had a turbulent childhood. He has four siblings: Tyrone Howard Jr., Antonio Howard, Darnell Williams, and Ariana Williams.
When Terrence was two years old, he endured violence from his father and witnessed his father stabbing another man during the Santa Line Massacre.
His father was convicted of manslaughter and served 11 months in prison. Howard’s parents divorced after his father was released from prison. He was raised by his great-grandmother, who died on May 11, 1993 at the age of 77.
Howard attended Shaker Heights High School, where he studied drama and music. He graduated in 1987 and moved to New York City to pursue an acting career.
He studied chemical engineering at Pratt Institute but dropped out after one year.
He also attended the Actors Studio, where he learned method acting techniques.
Personal life
Terrence Howard has been married four times, twice to the same woman. His first wife was Lori McComas, whom he met while attending Pratt Institute. They married in 1989 and have three children: Aubrey, Haven and Hunter.
They divorced in 2003 but remarried in 2005. They divorced again in 2007. Howard claimed that McComas racially abused and physically abused him and that he hit her in self-defense on one occasion.
His second wife was Michelle Gent, a commercial production employee. They married in 2010 and divorced in 2013. Gent accused Howard of domestic violence and filed a restraining order against him.
Howard denied the allegations and countersued her for extortion, claiming she threatened to release nude photos and videos of him if he didn’t pay up. The case was settled in 2015, with Howard agreeing to pay Gent $1.3 million.
His third wife is model and restaurateur Mira Pak. They married in 2013 and have two sons: Qirin Love and Hero. They divorced in 2015 but remarried in 2018. As of 2023, Howard and Pak are still together.
Howard has also dated several other women, such as actress Zulay Henao, Taraji P. Henson, Naomi Campbell, and singer Lila James.
Profession
Terrence Howard entered the entertainment industry in 1992 when he played Jackie Jackson in the ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream.
Three years later, he made his mark in the 1995 film Mr. Holland’s Work, playing a student of the eponymous music teacher.
He continued to act in television and film roles, starring as Greg Sparks in the short-lived television series Sparks in the late 1990s, co-starring with James L. Avery Sr. and Miguel A. Nunez Jr.
Howard also appeared in The Best Man (1999)In Ashanti’s 2002 single “madness” and Mary J. Blige “without you.”
Howard has appeared in the TV series “Family Matters”. Howard said that he is looking for roles that are “Teach him about himself” to choose movie roles. In the 2005 film “Hustle and Bustle”, Howard played DJay, a pimp and aspiring rapper.
He sang all the songs for the role himself, including “Pimps have a hard time here.” The song won the Best Original Song Award at the 78th Academy Awards.
Howard’s performance received critical acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor.
He also won BET and Black Reel awards for the role. Howard has also worked as a film producer, and in 2007 he was praised for his role in the film “Pride,” which was adapted from the true story of a swimming coach who mentored a group of black youths from the ghetto.
In 2008, Howard hosted the PBS series Independent Lens, which showcased documentaries about independent filmmakers. Howard signed on to play Colonel James Rhodes in the 2008 film Iron Man, based on the Marvel Comics superhero. Howard signed on earlier than the other main actors and was the highest paid actor in the film.
However, he did not reprise the role in the sequel. Iron Man 2due to a salary dispute with the studio. Don Cheadle replaced him. Howard expressed disappointment and frustration, and claimed that he helped Robert Downey Jr. get the role of Iron Man.
Howard played the lead character Lucious Lyon in the TV series Empire, which premiered in 2015. The show follows the drama and intrigue between a hip-hop mogul and his family. Howard plays the founder and CEO of Empire Entertainment, who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and must decide which of his three sons will inherit his estate.
Howard also sang and wrote some of the original songs for the series. Empire was a huge success, becoming one of the highest-rated and most-watched series on television. Howard received critical acclaim for his role as Lucious and was nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe, and several other awards for his role.
Howard’s other notable film and television credits include Crash (2004), Soul Singer (2004), Four Brothers (2005), Idlewild (2006), The Brave (2007), August Wind (2007), The Princess and the Frog (2009), Red Tails (2012), The Butler (2013), Black Pine (2015-2016) and Cutthroat City (2020).
Howard is also a singer and musician, playing guitar and piano. His debut album, Shine Through It, was released in September 2008. The album contains 11 original songs, which Howard describes as “Urban Village”.
He has collaborated with artists such as Chris Botti, Miles Mosley and Chaka Khan. The album received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Howard’s musical talent but criticized his voice and lyrics.
dispute
Terrence Howard has been involved in several controversies throughout his career, mostly related to his personal life and opinions on various topics. Some of the most notable ones are:
- In 2000, Howard was arrested for assaulting a flight attendant on a Continental Airlines flight after he refused to return to his seat when the seat belt sign came on. He was charged with assault, but the case was dropped after he apologized and completed an anger management program.
- In 2001, Howard was arrested again for assaulting his then-wife, Lori McComas, after breaking into her home and punching her twice in the face. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was sentenced to one year of probation.
- In 2011, Howard was accused of punching his ex-girlfriend, May Seng Yang, in the face after an argument at a restaurant.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @theterrencehoward
- Twitter: @terrencehoward
Filmography
- empire
- Bustling
- Iron Man
- Best Man
- collision
- Get rich or die
- system
- Awake
Discography
- Snitch Bitch
- Chasing the sky
- Continue dreaming with you
- Shout that technique
net worth
Terrence Howard’s net worth is estimated to be $15 million. He earned his wealth through acting, singing, and producing.
He has also been involved in some business ventures, such as launching a watch line called T. Howard in 2011.
However, he also faced some financial difficulties, such as owing taxes to the IRS, paying alimony and child support to his ex-wife, and losing some assets in his divorce settlement.
