Terrence Dashon Howard was born on 11 March 1969, in Chicago, Illinois USA, of African-American and European-American descent. Terrence is a popular singer and actor, perhaps best known for his role in “Hustle & Flow”, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.
If you consider how rich Terrence Howard is, it can be said that Terrence’s net worth is estimated at $7 million. This sum is quite low for a famous actor like him, but it is only because he has to pay a lot in order to support his first wife, who raises their children.
Terrence’s childhood was not very pleasant, as he experienced racism and his father was sentenced to prison for almost a year. When he was 18 years old, he decided to move to New York City and try to become an actor, probably influenced by the fact that both his mother and his great-grandmothers were actresses. One of his first roles was in the show called “The Jacksons: American Dream”, in which he played the role of Jackie Jackson, and had an opportunity to meet such actors as Angela Bassett, Margaret Avery, Bumper Robinson and others. In 1995 Howard received his first major role, in the movie was called “Mr. Holland’s Opus”. This role had a huge impact on the growth of Howard’s net worth. In 2008 Terrence appeared in the worldwide famous movie “Iron Man” and later also worked on its video game. Unfortunately, Terrence did not appear in the sequels of the “Iron Man” movies as his pay was lowered and he, of course, did not like this fact.
During his career, Terrence has appeared in well over 50 movies, as well as more than 20 TV films, shows and series, so it is clear that he is a really experienced actor who knows what he can ask for and how to make himself recognizable. As mentioned before, Terrence released his solo album, called “Shine Through It”. Which showed the other side of him and proved that he is a man of multiple talents.
While talking about Terrence Howard’s personal life, it can be said that he was married three times. His first wife was Lori McCommas (1989-2003), with whom he has three children. His second wife was Michelle Ghent(2010-13), and he is now married to Mira Pak. Let’s hope that this marriage will be more successful. All in all, it can be said that Terrence is one of the most experienced actors in the industry and there is no doubt that soon we will hear more about him.
| Full Name | Terrence Howard |
| Net Worth | $7 Million |
| Salary | $125,000 |
| Date Of Birth | March 11, 1969 |
| Place Of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Height | 6 ft (1.84 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Film Producer, Voice Actor |
| Education | Pratt Institute |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Miranda (Pak) Howard (m. 2013- 2015), Michelle Ghent (m. 2010–2013), Lori McCommas (1989-2003, 2005-2007) |
| Children | Aubrey Howard, Heaven Howard, Hunter Howard |
| Parents | Tyrone Howard, Anita Hawkins Williams |
| Siblings | Tyrone Howard Jr., Darnell Williams (Half Brother), Ariana Williams (Half Sister), Terrell Howard, Antonio Howard |
| Nicknames | Terence Howard , Terrance Dashon Howard , Terrence DaShon Howard , Terrence DaShown Howard |
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| Awards | Screen Actors Guild Award (2006), NAACP Image Awards, Critics' Choice Movie Award, BET Award for Best Actor (2015, 2006), Satellite Award, Black Movie Award (2005) |
| Albums | Shine Through It (2008) |
| Nominations | Academy Award for Best Actor (2006), Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama (2006), Gotham Independent Film Awards |
| Movies | Iron Man (2008), Pride (2007), Four Brothers (2005), Hustle & Flow (2005), Ray (2004), Crash (2004), The Best Man (1999) |
| TV Shows | Boycott (2001), Lackawanna Blues (2005), Street Time (2003), Law & Order: LA (2010-2011), Empire (2015-present), Wayward Pines (2015-2016) |
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| 1 | [asked about the worst thing he has witnessed] The worst thing I witnessed was Iron Man (2008) killing my career. Or trying to. They tried to. |
| 2 | If evolution works, why are monkeys still around? |
| 3 | [when asked by National Public Radio's Scott Simon about the announcement that Howard would not be cast in the Iron Man (2008) sequel] It was the surprise of a lifetime. There was no explanation. The contract just ... up and vanished. I read something in the trades that implicated it was about money or something, but apparently the contracts that we write and sign aren't worth the paper that they're printed on, sometimes. Promises aren't kept, and good faith negotiations aren't always held up. |
| 4 | Kahlil Gibran said that madness frees us from the world's understanding of us. The best thing you can be called is crazy. |
| 5 | (2008) You offend me, I will call you on it. I don't care if you're the head of a studio or a P.A. on the set. You disrespect me, you have to pay for that. You're not gonna tell me 'shut up' and I'll shut up. I've always maintained my integrity. That's more important than anything. Being able to face yourself in the mirror at the end of the day and say, 'I still see me there. I don't see a dented version of me.' |
| 6 | (2007 - On quitting smoking) The habit was a problem in my life. I always thought I was strong enough to battle it, but I guess I wasn't. I went to Dubai for a film festival recently and purchased a 7,000-pound stone lion that now sits outside my home. I put my very last cigarette underneath it. |
| 7 | My father was half-White and half-Black with sky-blue eyes and wavy hair. They called him no-nation. He hated Whites and told us to be cautious of them. And of Blacks he said, 'You can't trust them.' |
| 8 | (On his first role in The Cosby Show (1984)) I got on the show after begging the casting person to see me. We did the episode, I told all my friends it was coming on, and then they cut me out at the last minute. I was furious. So the next day, I went to Mr. Cosby's dressing room and asked him why I got cut out. He didn't seem to appreciate that too much. I never got back on the show again. |
| 9 | I don't like skinny girls. A woman is supposed to have curves. I'm definitely attracted to the waves in the ocean. |
| 10 | "I love trees. Too much concrete in New York. Too many big people. I don't do well with big, important people...Besides until I start making money I'm strictly McDonald's." [on why he still lives in Philadelphia]. |
| 11 | I did 19 years of supporting [roles] before I tried to take a lead. |
| 12 | "I'm damn near 37 years old, and I'm jumping up and down on the bed like my 10-year-old. I was a wild man" [31 January 2006 upon learning of his Oscar nomination for Hustle & Flow (2005)]. |
| 13 | You know, it goes without saying that things are different for people of color. I work to pay the bills, not to listen to the hype. I've been the next big thing in this business for a few years. It's funny to me when I hear it now, because I know the way it works. I'm not confused. |
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| 1 | Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania [October 2005] |
| 2 | Lives in a small town in Pennsylvania. [January 2006] |
| 3 | Starring as "Brick" in the Broadway production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" [2008] |
| 4 | Has a granddaughter Hazel Gayle born on December 26, 2012 and grandson Adrian born February 2015. |
| 5 | In 2010, Howard was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. as an Honorary Member. |
| 6 | Was in consideration for the part of Curtis Taylor Jr in Dreamgirls (2006). However Jamie Foxx was cast instead. |
| 7 | Landed a role on The Cosby Show (1984) at the age of 15 and he filmed an episode, but all his scenes were cut. |
| 8 | Both of his parents are of African-American and Caucasian descent. |
| 9 | Lives in Plymouth Meeting, a suburb of Philadelphia. [2008] |
| 10 | Had Bell's palsy for nine months while in high school. |
| 11 | Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006. |
| 12 | He has 10 siblings. |
| 13 | Has two daughters and three sons: Aubrey (b. 1993), Hunter (b. 1995), Heavenly (b. 1997), Qirin Love (b. May 15, 2015), Hero (b. August 12, 2016). |
| 14 | Attended the third annual Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates in late December 2006 along with Oliver Stone, Yasiin Bey and Richard Gere. |
| 15 | Invited to join AMPAS in 2006. |
| 16 | Went to Pratt institute to study chemical engineering. |
| 17 | Great-grandmother, Minnie Gentry, was an actress in New York. |
| 18 | At the age of 3, he witnessed his father stab a man in self-defense. His father served 11 months for manslaughter. |
| 19 | Grew up in Cleveland. |
| 20 | Was in Ashanti's first video, Foolish. |
| 21 | He was released from jail on August 18 2000 after spending a night there in Cleveland. He allegedly grabbed a flight attendant's wrist (Cleveland-bound flight from Toronto) and yelled at her to get out of his way when she told him to remain in his seat while the plane's seat belt sign was on. He was reportedly taking his 3-year-old daughter, Heavenly, to the bathroom. Another passenger assisted the flight attendant, who was not seriously hurt. On arrival in Cleveland, Howard was charged with assault and jailed overnight, but the charge was dismissed when the local prosecutor said he lacked jurisdiction and the incident was a federal matter. [August 2000] |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| Empire | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Lucious Lyon |
| Hada Madrina | 2016 | TV Series | Genio |
| Cardboard Boxer | 2016 | | Pope |
| Wayward Pines | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Sheriff Pope |
| Term Life | 2016 | | Braydon |
| Madonna: Ghosttown | 2015 | Video short | |
| House of Bodies | 2014 | | Starks |
| St. Vincent | 2014 | | Zucko |
| Lullaby | 2014/II | | Dr. Crier |
| Sabotage | 2014 | | Julius 'Sugar' Edmonds |
| The Being Experience | 2013/I | | |
| The Best Man Holiday | 2013 | | Quentin |
| Prisoners | 2013 | | Franklin Birch |
| The Butler | 2013/I | | Howard |
| Dead Man Down | 2013 | | Alphonse |
| Movie 43 | 2013 | | Coach Jackson (segment "Victory's Glory") |
| Hawaii Five-0 | 2012 | TV Series | Billy |
| The Company You Keep | 2012 | | FBI Agent Cornelius |
| ESPN Films | 2012 | TV Series | Narrator |
| On the Road | 2012 | | Walter |
| Red Tails | 2012 | | Colonel A.J. Bullard |
| Winnie Mandela | 2011 | | Nelson Mandela |
| Law & Order: LA | 2010-2011 | TV Series | Jonah Dekker |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2011 | TV Series | Jonah Dekker |
| The Ledge | 2011 | | Det. Hollis Lucetti |
| Little Murder | 2011 | | Drag Hammerman |
| Sesame Street | 2010 | TV Series | Elmo Slide Dancer |
| The Princess and the Frog | 2009 | | James (voice) |
| Fighting | 2009 | | Harvey Boarden |
| For All Mankind | 2009 | Short | Mayor of Conshohocken |
| Iron Man | 2008 | Video Game | Col. James 'Rhodey' Rhodes (voice) |
| Iron Man | 2008 | | Rhodey |
| The Perfect Holiday | 2007 | | Bah Humbug |
| Awake | 2007 | | Dr. Jack Harper |
| August Rush | 2007 | | Richard Jeffries |
| The Brave One | 2007 | | Detective Mercer |
| The Hunting Party | 2007 | | Duck |
| Wifey | 2007 | TV Movie | Ray Millions |
| Pride | 2007 | | Jim Ellis |
| Idlewild | 2006 | | Trumpy |
| Get Rich or Die Tryin' | 2005 | | Bama |
| Animal | 2005 | Video | Darius Allen |
| Four Brothers | 2005 | | Lt. Green |
| Their Eyes Were Watching God | 2005 | TV Movie | Amos Hicks |
| Lackawanna Blues | 2005 | TV Movie | Bill Crosby (as Terrance Dashon Howard) |
| Hustle & Flow | 2005 | | Djay |
| The Salon | 2005 | | Patrick |
| Ray | 2004/I | | Gossie McGee (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Crash | 2004/I | | Cameron Thayer |
| Love Chronicles | 2003 | | T-Roy (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Soul Food | 2002-2003 | TV Series | Benny Jones |
| Biker Boyz | 2003 | | Chu Chu (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Street Time | 2003 | TV Series | Lucius Mosley |
| Fastlane | 2002 | TV Series | Alton White |
| Hart's War | 2002 | | Lt. Lincoln A. Scott |
| Glitter | 2001 | | Timothy Walker |
| Intimate Affairs | 2001 | | Lorenz |
| Angel Eyes | 2001 | | Robby |
| Boycott | 2001 | TV Movie | Ralph Abernathy |
| Love Beat the Hell Outta Me | 2000 | | Chris |
| Big Momma's House | 2000 | | Lester Vesco (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| King of the World | 2000 | TV Movie | Cassius Clay |
| The Best Man | 1999 | | Quentin |
| Best Laid Plans | 1999 | | Jimmy (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| NYPD Blue | 1998-1999 | TV Series | AJ / Lonnie |
| Valerie Flake | 1999 | | Hitchhiker (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Butter | 1998 | | Dexter Banks (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| The Players Club | 1998 | | K.C. (as Terence Howard) |
| Sparks | 1996-1998 | TV Series | Greg Sparks |
| Spark | 1998 | | Byron (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Mama Flora's Family | 1998 | TV Mini-Series | Lincoln |
| Double Tap | 1997 | | Ulysses |
| Johns | 1996 | | Jimmy the Warlock (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Sunset Park | 1996 | | Spaceman (as Terrence DaShon Howard) |
| Mr. Holland's Opus | 1995 | | Louis Russ |
| Shadow-Ops | 1995 | TV Movie | Rio (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| New York Undercover | 1995 | TV Series | Buster |
| Dead Presidents | 1995 | | Cowboy (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Lotto Land | 1995 | | Warren (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| The O.J. Simpson Story | 1995 | TV Movie | Young A.C |
| Picket Fences | 1994 | TV Series | Malik |
| Getting By | 1994 | TV Series | Herbert |
| Family Matters | 1994 | TV Series | John |
| Coach | 1994 | TV Series | Johnny Williams |
| Living Single | 1994 | TV Series | Brendan King |
| Who's the Man? | 1993 | | Customer (as Terrence Dashon Howard) |
| Tall Hopes | 1993 | TV Series | Chester Harris |
| The Jacksons: An American Dream | 1992 | TV Series | Jackie Jackson |
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
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| The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television |
| Proudly We Stand: The Inauguration of Barack Obama | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| March Point | 2008 | Documentary | Himself - Host |
| The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show | 2008 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 2nd Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself - Presenter |
| 2008 American Music Awards | 2008 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Presenter |
| I Am 'Iron Man' | 2008 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Martha | 2008 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| 2008 ALMA Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself |
| Stand Up to Cancer | 2008 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2008 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| BET Awards 2008 | 2008 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2005-2008 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| I Walk the City | 2008 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
| Terra Incognita: The Perils and Promise of Stem Cell Research | 2007 | Documentary | Himself - Host |
| The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 2006-2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| HBO First Look | 2006-2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| 2007 ALMA Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
| 2007 Trumpet Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself |
| 38th NAACP Image Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2007 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Best Actress / Actor in a Mini-Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television |
| Moving Image Salutes Will Smith | 2007 | TV Movie | Himself |
| OutKast Goes to Idlewild: The Rebirth of Cool | 2006 | TV Short | Himself |
| Behind the Metal & Glass: The Making of 'Crash' | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Crash: L.A. - The Other Main Character | 2006 | Video short | Himself |
| Crash: Unspoken | 2006 | Video short | Himself |
| A Portrait of an Artist: The Making of 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' | 2006 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Oprah Winfrey Show | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 78th Annual Academy Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Best Documentary Short & Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role |
| 2006 Independent Spirit Awards | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 37th NAACP Image Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| Shootout | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| ABC News Nightline | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 48th Annual Grammy Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| Film '72 | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama |
| Corazón de... | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| Talking Movies | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 11th Annual Critics' Choice Awards | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Stevie Wonder | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Johnny Cash: God's Gonna Cut You Down | 2006 | Video short | Himself |
| TV One on One | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 15th Annual Gotham Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| The 3rd Annual Vibe Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| Young Hollywood Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Black Movie Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| Crash: Behind the Scenes | 2005 | Video short | Himself |
| 106 & Park Top 10 Live | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| BET Awards 2005 | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
| 2005 MTV Movie Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| Shadya | 2005 | Documentary | Himself - Host / Narrator |
| Kela on the Karpet | 2003 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| Total Access 24/7 | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
| 31st NAACP Image Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Himself |
| It's Hot in Here: UPN Fall Preview | 1996 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Miracle on 42nd Street | | Documentary post-production | Himself |
| Entertainment Tonight | 2007-2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Access Hollywood | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Harry | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2005-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest / Himself |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2005-2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest / Himself |
| Extra | 2015-2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 47th NAACP Image Awards | 2016 | TV Movie | Himself |
| 73rd Golden Globe Awards | 2016 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: TV Series-Comedy |
| Taraji and Terrence's White Hot Holidays | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2015 | TV Series | Himself / Himself (segment "Jimpire") |
| The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Himself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special / Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie |
| Lip Sync Battle | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - Competitor |
| BET Awards 2015 | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Guys Choice Awards 2015 | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself - Host |
| Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies | 2015 | TV Series documentary | |
| The Insider | 2013-2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| E! Live from the Red Carpet | 2007-2015 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 87th Annual Academy Awards | 2015 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Whiplash / The Imitation Game & Selma |
| The View | 2005-2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest / Himself - Co-Host |
| Today | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Making 'Sabotage' | 2014 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| The Queen Latifah Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Take Me to the River | 2014 | Documentary | Himself - Host |
| 45th NAACP Image Awards | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Holiday Reunion: The Making of the Best Man Holiday Dvd-extra | 2014 | Video short | Himself |
| Prisoners: Powerful Performances | 2013 | Video short | Himself |
| Larry King Now | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Made in Hollywood | 2009-2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Arsenio Hall Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Talk | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Dead Man Down: Revenge Technique - The Cinematography | 2013 | Short | Himself |
| Dead Man Down: Staging the Action - The Firefights | 2013 | Short | Himself |
| Revenge and Redemption: Crafting Dead Man Down | 2013 | Video short | Himself |
| BET Awards 2013 | 2013 | TV Special | Himself |
| Croom | 2012 | Documentary | Narrator |
| Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Ali 70 from Las Vegas | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| 43rd NAACP Image Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself |
| ES.TV HD | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The BET Honors | 2012 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Tavis Smiley | 2005-2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Oprah's Next Chapter | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition | 2012 | TV Series | Himself |
| Good Morning America | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 38th Annual People's Choice Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Himself |
| VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Bob Ross: The Happy Painter | 2011 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Law & Order Goes West | 2011 | Video short | Himself |
| 2011 Do Something! Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself |
| Lopez Tonight | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| 42nd NAACP Image Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 2011 Independent Spirit Awards | 2011 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| 2010 Soul Train Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself - Host |
| Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The Mo'Nique Show | 2009-2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2005-2010 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Stand Up to Cancer | 2010 | TV Special | Herself |
| TV Festival Du Cannes 2010 | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| VH1 Rock Docs | 2010 | TV Series | Himself - Narrator |
| An Evening of Stars: Tribute to Lionel Richie | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The BET Honors | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Dreams Come True: A Celebration of Disney Animation | 2009 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 2009 Soul Train Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Host |
| The Brian McKnight Show | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The Jay Leno Show | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Independent Lens | 2002-2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Host / Narrator / Himself - Narrator |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| The 40th NAACP Image Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself |
| Beyond Recognition: The BET Honors Post Show | 2009 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Soundstage | 2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 2016 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Empire (2015) |
| 2015 | BET Award | BET Awards | Best Actor | Empire (2015) |
| 2014 | Hollywood Award | Acapulco Black Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast | The Best Man Holiday (2013) |
| 2014 | Hollywood Award | Acapulco Black Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | The Best Man Holiday (2013) |
| 2013 | NBR Award | National Board of Review, USA | Best Ensemble | Prisoners (2013) |
| 2011 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Law & Order: Los Angeles (2010) |
| 2006 | Breakthrough Artist Award | Austin Film Critics Association | | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | BET Award | BET Awards | Best Actor | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2006 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Vanguard Award | |
| 2006 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Song | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Acting Ensemble | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Ensemble Cast | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2006 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Breakthrough Performance - Male | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Rising Star Award | Palm Springs International Film Festival | | |
| 2006 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | VFCC Award | Vancouver Film Critics Circle | Best Supporting Actor | Crash (2004) |
| 2005 | AAFCA Award | African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | ACCA | Awards Circuit Community Awards | Best Cast Ensemble | Crash (2004) |
| 2005 | Black Movie Award | Black Movie Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | Pauline Kael Breakout Award | Florida Film Critics Circle Awards | | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | Hollywood Film Award | Hollywood Film Awards | Ensemble of the Year | Crash (2004) |
| 2005 | New Generation Award | Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards | | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | NBR Award | National Board of Review, USA | Breakthrough Performance by an Actor | Crash (2004) |
| 2005 | NYFCO Award | New York Film Critics, Online | Breakthrough Performance | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | PFCS Award | Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Breakout Performance - On Screen | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | WAFCA Award | Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | Best Breakthrough Performance | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2002 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actor | Boycott (2001) |
| 2000 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | The Best Man (1999) |
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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| 2016 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Empire (2015) |
| 2015 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actor: Drama | Empire (2015) |
| 2015 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV: Chemistry | Empire (2015) |
| 2014 | Hollywood Award | Acapulco Black Film Festival | Best Ensemble Cast | The Butler (2013) |
| 2014 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | The Butler (2013) |
| 2014 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | The Best Man Holiday (2013) |
| 2014 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Butler (2013) |
| 2008 | BET Award | BET Awards | Best Actor | The Brave One (2007) |
| 2008 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Iron Man (2008) |
| 2008 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Pride (2007) |
| 2006 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Television | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2006 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Critics Choice Award | Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | DVDX Award | DVD Exclusive Awards | Best Supporting Actor (in a DVD Premiere Movie) | Animal (2005) |
| 2006 | Gold Derby Award | Gold Derby Awards | Supporting Actor | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Male Lead | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Performance | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | MTV Movie Award | MTV Movie Awards | Best Kiss | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | OFTA Film Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Music, Original Song | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | OFCS Award | Online Film Critics Society Awards | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Prism Award | Prism Awards | Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2006 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2006 | Teen Choice Award | Teen Choice Awards | Movies - Choice Actor: Drama/Action Adventure | Crash (2004) |
| 2006 | VFCC Award | Vancouver Film Critics Circle | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | Black Movie Award | Black Movie Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Crash (2004) |
| 2005 | Golden Schmoes | Golden Schmoes Awards | Breakthrough Performance of the Year | Crash (2004) |
| 2005 | Gotham Independent Film Award | Gotham Awards | Breakthrough Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | Gotham Independent Film Award | Gotham Awards | Best Ensemble Performance | Crash (2004) |
| 2005 | NYFCC Award | New York Film Critics Circle Awards | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Lackawanna Blues (2005) |
| 2005 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries | Their Eyes Were Watching God (2005) |
| 2005 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Ray (2004) |
| 2005 | VVFP Award | Village Voice Film Poll | Best Performance | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | WAFCA Award | Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actor | Hustle & Flow (2005) |
| 2005 | WAFCA Award | Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Crash (2004) |
| 2002 | Image Award | Image Awards | Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special | Boycott (2001) |
| 2000 | Black Reel | Black Reel Awards | Theatrical - Best Supporting Actor | The Best Man (1999) |
| 2000 | CFCA Award | Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Most Promising Actor | The Best Man (1999) |
| 2000 | Independent Spirit Award | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Male | The Best Man (1999) |
Charlotte Adams 
$7 Million
