Terrence Howard

Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an Academy Award-nominated actor, singer and rapper. Having appeared in film and on television since the late 1980s, Howard had his first major role in the 1995 film Mr. Holland's Opus, which subsequently led to a number of roles in films and high visibility among African American audiences. Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of well-reviewed television and film roles between 2004 and 2006. Among his roles in movies includes Ray, Lackawanna Blues, Crash, Four Brothers, Hustle & Flow, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Idlewild, The Brave One. Howard co-starred in Iron Man and, though due to reprise his role in Iron Man II, was replaced by Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle (his Crash co-star) in October 2008. His debut pop album, "Shine Through It," heavily inspired by popular soul singers such as Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield, was released in September 2008. Filmography: 1992 - The Jacksons: An American Dream 1993 - Who's The Man? 1995 - LottoLan Dead Presidents Mr. Holland's Opus 1996 - Sunset Park Johns 1997 - Double Tap 1998 - Butter Spark The palyers Club 1999- Valerie Flake The Best Man 2000 - Big Momma's House Love Beat the Hell Outta Me 2001 - Investigating Sex Angel Eyes Glitter 2002 - Hart's War 2003 - Love Chronicles Biker Boyz 2004 - Crash Ray 2005 - The Salon Hustle & Flow Four Brothers Animal Get Rich or Die Tryin' 2006 - Idlewild 2007 - Pride The Hunting Party The Brave One August Rush Awake The Perfect Holiday 2008 - Iron Man 2009 - Fighting Awards 2000: NAACP Image Award, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (The Best Man) 2002: Black Reel Award, Network/Cable-Best Supporting Actor (Boycott) 2005: Black Movie Award, Best Actor (Hustle & Flow) 2005: Los Angeles Film Critics Association, New Generation Award 2006: NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture (Crash)