Terrence Howard has proven himself to his peers and stakeholders in the entertainment industry. After his epic performance in the 2005 film Hustle & Flow , he rose to prominence and received many accolades that provided a solid base for his prestigious status.
Prior to his admirable fame, Howard like most of his peers went through various hurdles, from seeking roles to small beginnings. Here are facts you need to know about the renowned actor.
Terrence Howard Biography
He was born Terrence Dashon Howard on March 11,1969 in Chicago, Illinois to his parents; Tyrone Howard and Anita Williams. He learned the hardships of life from a very young age; growing up with an abusive and violent father. His father snapped violently at a small bug and hit him badly on many occasions as an exercise in discipline.
Terrence is said to have witnessed the murder of a certain man who was stabbed to death by his father. His father was charged with manslaughter and sentenced by the court to 11 months in prison. The verdict took a toll on his parents’ relationship, which eventually ended in divorce upon Tyrone’s release.
Fortunately, the separation of his parents did not hinder his education. After high school, he enrolled at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. However, Terrence, who always had a passion for creative arts, left school early to pursue his dreams. Some of the small roles he landed at the time included a small role on The Cosby Show alongside Bill Cosby. He went on to land a notable role of Jackie Jackson in the telefilm, The Jacksons: An American Dream in 1992.
1995 was a notable year for the actor who had a significant role in the popular 1995 film. Dead Presidents where he played the character of a cowboy. He also landed another role in Mr. Holland’s opus that same year, playing the character of Louis Russ. Terrence had previously struck a deal with the German production in order to get a very large paycheck on the film. He gained more notoriety in the industry, earned more film roles, and got involved with tons of producers and directors.The 2000s brought levitation packages for the acclaimed actor, which rose to prominence. In the early 2000s he starred in the following notable films; Angel Eyes (2001), Hart’s War (2002), Biker Boyz (2003) and many others. He received numerous awards for his flawless performance, including the Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor, the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor, and more.
Terrence Howard won the National Board of Review Award for Best Breakthrough Performance in the Academy Award-winning film Crash . He was also nominated for his role in the 2005 film on multiple platforms including Golden Globes and Academy Award nominations for Bustle and Flow .
Howard, already at the peak of his career, rose to an even more respectable pedestal when he landed a starring role on the Fox drama series Empire in 2015 . His role as Lucious Lyon on the series earned him many awards including the BET Award for Best Actor. Howard is known for some of his notable films including Sabotage (2014), Dead Down (2013) and Term Life (2016).
The actor slipped into music faculty in 2008 with the release of a pop album – Shining Through . The eleven-track album peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard 200.
Net Worth (Income) – How rich is he?
Terrence Howard has a gargantuan fortune, well deserved for a man of his caliber. His net worth, which is estimated at $30 million, is credited to his strong influence in the entertainment industry.
Terrence has his movies, endorsement deals, and other endeavors to thank for his net worth. Terrence earns over $125,000 an episode for his role in Empire, which drew over 2.5 million viewers. His wealth will no doubt continue to increase due to his impeccable skill and originality.
