Born:
September 11, 1970
in
Washington, DC
Best Known For:
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and TV drama Person of Interest.
Early-life:
Taraji Penda Henson was born in Washington, DC on September 11, 1970 to Bernice and Boris. She spent her summers at her grandparents' house in Maryland. She attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University before transferring to Howard University. She graduated with a degree in Theater Arts.
Career:
Henson has had recurring roles on a number of TV shows, including The Division, Boston Legal and Person of Interest. Her film credits include Four Brothers (2005), Talk to Me (2007), Date Night (2010), The Karate Kid (2010), Larry Crowne (2011) and the Think Like a Man movies. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008). She has a lead role in musical drama TV series Empire.
Quote:
"Acting for me is very therapeutic. It's my shrink."
Trivia:
Henson supports Peta.