Acting
Taraji P. Henson
- Titles
- 62movies67TV shows
- Career
Active from 1998 to 2026, busiest in 2010 with 5 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 25top three billing
- Average score
57/100
- Highest rated
Hidden Figures82/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 67 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Family Dynamics6.7average 4.7
- Contemporary Realism6.7average 5.3
- Wholesome4.5average 3.3
- Pop Culture3.2average 2.2
- Situational Comedy3.7average 2.7
- Coming of Age3.7average 3.0
- Wit & Wordplay4.4average 3.7
- Catharsis5.8average 5.1
Rarely in their work
- Uncanny1.1, average 2.5
- Mystery2.8, average 4.1
- Scare1.6, average 2.6
- Historical1.7, average 2.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 5
- Character-Driven 5
- Pop Culture References 4
- Emotional Journey 4
- Redemption 4
- Inspirational 3
- Feel-Good 3
- Historical Drama 3
- Character Study 3
- Overcoming Adversity 2
- Civil Rights Era 2
- Redemption Story 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tyler PerryActorWhy Did I Get Married Again?, STRAW, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Acrimony
Kevin HartActorFight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Think Like a Man, Not Easily Broken
Terrence HowardActorEmpire, Hustle & Flow, Animal
Cedric the EntertainerActorLarry Crowne, Madly Madagascar, Talk to Me
Craig BrewerWriterEmpire, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Hustle & Flow
Rockmond DunbarActorSTRAW, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Alfre WoodardActorSomething New, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Ving RhamesActorBaby Boy, Animal
Sanaa LathanActorSomething New, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Mike EppsActorSomething New, Talk to Me
Sarah SilvermanActorRalph Breaks the Internet, Peep World
Mahershala AliActorHidden Figures, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Movies and TV shows
74Upcoming
1 title
Director
2020s
13 titles · average score 62
41
as Roselyn
61
as Janiyah Wiltkinson
78
TV show · as Vivian Thoma
65
as Victoria Vance (voice)
75
as Shug Avery
70
Executive Producer
68
as Belle Bottom (voice)
26
Director
74
as Miss Hannigan
85
TV show · as Vanetta
67
as The Bride
35
as Vanessa Manning
2010s
25 titles · average score 56
46
as Alison 'Ali' Davis
60
as Ann Atwater
39
as Mary
42
as Melinda Moore Gayle
73
as Yesss (voice)
82
as Katherine G. Johnson
70
TV show · as Cookie Lyon
40
as Terry
81
TV show · as Joss Carter
53
as Nurse Theresa
64
as Sherry Parker
66
as Dayna Collins
2000s
25 titles · average score 60
42
as Clarice Clark
72
as Vernell Watson
65
as Nedra
74
as Shug
84
TV show · as Moira
67
as Yvette
45
TV show · as Raina Washington
68
TV show · as Christina
1990s
9 titles · average score 64
78
TV show · as Art Student / R.A. #2
as Tammy
76
TV show · as Monique / Leslie
54
TV show · as Rhonda
71
TV show
79
TV show · as Elan / Patrice Robbins
72
TV show · as Briana
32
TV show · as Girl
1980s
1 title · average score 83
83
TV show · as Praline (voice)