Terrence Howard is a well-known American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. Terrence Howard is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in ‘Hustle & Flow,’ an American drama film.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Terrence Howard |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 11 Mar 1969 |
| Age: | 54 years |
| Horoscope: | Pisces |
| Lucky Number: | 3 |
| Lucky Stone: | Aquamarine |
| Lucky Color: | Sea Green |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Cancer, Scorpio |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | actor, singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer |
| Country: | USA |
| Height: | 6 feet 0 inches (1.83m) |
| Marital Status: | divorce |
| Divorce | Mira Pak |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Eye Color | hazel |
| Hair Color | black |
| Body Size | 34-30-34 inches |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Father | Tyrone Howard |
| Mother | Anita Howard |
| Kids | five (Aubrey, Heaven, Hunter, Qirin Love and Hero) |
Terrence Howard Biography
Terrence Howard was born on March 11, 1969. He is currently 54 years old, and his zodiac sign is Pisces. Terrence Dashon Howard is his full name. He is originally from Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Tyrone and Anita (née Williams) Howard were his parents. His parents were also biracial, with African and English ancestry.
This person had a difficult childhood because both of his parents were abusive to him. As a result, at the age of two, he witnessed his father stab a man, which resulted in his father’s imprisonment for manslaughter. His parents divorced after his father was released.
His great-grandmother was also actress Minnie Gentry. His great-grandmother raised Terrence. She passed away on May 11, 1993, at the age of 77. This person moved to New York at the age of 18 to pursue his acting career.
Terrence Howard Education
Initially, he studied chemical engineering at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Terrence, on the other hand, dropped out after two years and began doing minor roles in various TV shows. He also holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from (SCSU) South Carolina State University.
Terrence Howard Height, Weight
Terrence Howard stands 6 feet or 1.84 meters tall. He also weighs around 82 kilos (180 lbs). His chest, waist, and hip measurements are 34-30-34 inches. His biceps are also 16 inches long. Howard also has a pair of hazel eyes and black hair.
Career
Terrence Howard’s first notable role was in the 1992 TV miniseries ‘The Jacksons: An American Dream.’ As a result of his first major roles in the 1995 films Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland’s Opus, he broke into the mainstream between 2004 and 2006 with a string of television and film roles.
For his role in Hustle & Flow, this actor was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. August Rush, Winnie Mandela, Big Momma’s House, Ray, Lackawant to Blues, ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’, Crash, Four Brothers, Idlewild, Biker Boyz, The Brave One, and Prisoners are among his other film credits.
In the first Iron Man film, he played James “Rhodey” Rhodes. Terrence portrayed Lucious Lyon, the main character in the television series Empire. Shine Through It, his debut album, was released in September 2008.
Similarly, he announced in September 2019 that he had retired from acting because he was “tired of pretending.” However, it was announced on February 1, 2021, that this actor would star in the British sci-fi/thriller film Beneath. Howard has received numerous awards and nominations for his outstanding acting abilities throughout his career.
And among these are the ‘NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1999 film ‘The Best Man.’ The ‘BET Award’ for Best Actor for his performance in the TV series ‘Empire’ (92015), and the ‘National Board of Review Award’ for Breakthrough Performance for his performance in the 2004 film ‘Crash.’
This actor is a self-taught musician who plays the piano and guitar. Terrence can be seen performing music alongside Jamie Foxx in this year’s breakout film Ray. Furthermore, as a promising songwriter, his lyrics are about to be picked up by some of today’s biggest artists. This individual, in addition to his musical abilities, is also very interested in science.
Terrence Howard Wife, Marriage
Terrence Howard has been married to three different women five times and has five children and two grandchildren. In 1993, he married his first wife, Lori McCommas. They divorced in 2001, remarried in 2005, and divorced again in 2007. They had three children: daughters Aubrey and Heaven, and a son Hunter.
He married his second wife, Michelle Ghent, in 2010. Ghent, on the other hand, filed for divorce in February 2011. She filed for a restraining order in December 2011, accusing Howard of being physically abusive to her.
Furthermore, their divorce was finalized in May 2013, though the agreement was overturned in 2015 after a judge ruled Howard signed it under duress after Ghent threatened to sell nude pictures of Howard and other personal information.
In late 2013, he married his third wife, model, and restaurateur Mira Pak. Qirin Love and Hero are the couple’s two sons. The couple divorced in 2015 and then got married again in December 2018.
Terrence Howard’s Net Worth
Terrence Howard has amassed a sizable personal fortune. This Oscar-nominated actor and musician, on the other hand, has a net worth of around $5 million as of March 2024.
