Taraji P. Henson
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Summary
Taraji P. Henson was born on September 11, 1970[1], in Washington, D.C.[2]. She has worked as an actor[3], singer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], and writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57,221 views/month, #1,700 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Occupation: animal rights advocate[11], film director[12]
- Educated at: Howard University[13], Oxon Hill High School[14], North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University[15]
- Award received: NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series[16], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special[17], BET Award for Best Actor & Actress[18], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture[19], Lucy Award[20], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], Women of the Year[22], Crystal Award[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Commons category: Taraji P. Henson[25]
- Residence: Los Angeles[26]
- Family name: Henson[27]
- Instrument: voice[28]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress[29], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie[30], Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast[31], Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress[32], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series[33], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special[34], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture[35], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture[36], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture[37], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role[38], MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance[39], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series[40], Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture[41], BET Award for Best Actor & Actress[42]
Why It Matters
Taraji P. Henson has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Taraji P. Henson born?
Taraji P. Henson was born in Washington, D.C.[2].
What did Taraji P. Henson do for work?
Taraji P. Henson worked as an actor[3], singer[4], television actor[5], film actor[6], and writer[7].
Where did Taraji P. Henson go to school?
Taraji P. Henson was educated at Howard University[13], Oxon Hill High School[14], and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University[15].
What awards did Taraji P. Henson receive?
Honors received include NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series[16], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special[17], and BET Award for Best Actor & Actress[18].