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Facts
| Also Known As | Taraji Penda Henson |
|---|---|
| Born | September 11, 1970 (age 54) • Washington, D.C. • United States |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) | "Empire" (2015–2020) • "Coffee & Kareem" (2020) • "Tuca & Bertie" (2019) • "The Best of Enemies" (2019) • "What Men Want" (2019) • "Ralph Breaks the Internet" (2018) • "Acrimony" (2018) • "Proud Mary" (2018) • "The Simpsons" (2017) • "Hidden Figures" (2016) • "Term Life" (2016) • "Person of Interest" (2011–2015) • "No Good Deed" (2014) • "Top Five" (2014) • "Think Like a Man Too" (2014) • "From the Rough" (2013) • "Think Like a Man" (2012) • "Larry Crowne" (2011) • "The Good Doctor" (2011) • "Peep World" (2010) • "The Karate Kid" (2010) • "The Cleveland Show" (2010) • "Once Fallen" (2010) • "Date Night" (2010) • "Hurricane Season" (2009) • "I Can Do Bad All by Myself" (2009) • "Not Easily Broken" (2009) • "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" (2008) • "Eli Stone" (2008) • "The Family That Preys" (2008) • "Boston Legal" (2007–2008) • "Talk to Me" (2007) • "Smokin' Aces" (2006) • "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2006) • "Something New" (2006) • "House" (2005) • "Half & Half" (2005) • "Four Brothers" (2005) • "Hustle & Flow" (2005) • "Hair Show" (2004) • "All of Us" (2004) • "The Division" (2002–2004) • "Holla" (2002) • "Baby Boy" (2001) • "The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle" (2000) • "Strong Medicine" (2000) • "Pacific Blue" (1999) • "Felicity" (1998–1999) • "Streetwise" (1998) • "Smart Guy" (1997–1998) • "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" (1998) • "ER" (1998) • "Sister, Sister" (1997) • "The Parent 'Hood" (1997) |
| Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) | "Empire" (2020) |
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When was Taraji P. Henson born?
Taraji P. Henson was born on September 11, 1970.
Where was Taraji P. Henson born?
Taraji P. Henson was born in Washington, D.C., United States.
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