Taraji Henson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 11, 1970 |
|---|---|
| Age | 55 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Taraji Henson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Acclaimed performances in 'Empire,' 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' and 'Hidden Figures.' |
Intro
Taraji Henson is an acclaimed American actress and singer known for her powerful roles in film and television. She rose to prominence with her role in the film 'Hustle & Flow' (2005) and earned wider fame for her performance in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' (2008), for which she received an Academy Award nomination. Henson is also celebrated for starring as Cookie Lyon in the television series 'Empire.'
Early Life & Background
Taraji P. Henson was born on September 11, 1970, in Washington, D.C. She attended Oxon Hill High School in Maryland and later studied acting at Howard University, supporting herself by working as a secretary at The Pentagon and as a singing-dancing waitress on a dinner-cruise ship.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role as Shug in 'Hustle & Flow' (2005), earning significant critical acclaim.
- Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' (2008).
- Portrayed Cookie Lyon on the Fox series 'Empire' (2015–2020), a role that won her a Golden Globe Award.
- Starred in 'Hidden Figures' (2016), portraying mathematician Katherine Johnson in the Oscar-nominated film.
- Published an autobiography, 'Around the Way Girl,' in 2016.
Trivia
- Her middle name, Penda, means 'love' in Swahili.
- She is a member of the honor society Alpha Kappa Alpha.
FAQs
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Taraji Henson is 55 years old.
Taraji Henson was born the 11 September 1970.
Washington, D.C., United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 11th, 1970, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 11, 1970, Ford introduced the Pinto, a subcompact car designed to compete in the growing market for smaller vehicles. The Pinto was available in various body styles, including a two-door sedan and station wagon, and featured a rear-wheel-drive layout. Despite initial success, the Pinto became infamous for safety issues related to its fuel tank design.
- Day of the week: September 11th, 1970 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: War by Edwin Starr
- #1 UK song: Tears Of A Clown by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
- Popular movie: Catch-22 directed by Mike Nichols
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