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 68 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Family Dynamics6.8average 4.8
- Wholesome4.8average 3.4
- Contemporary Realism6.7average 5.4
- Situational Comedy3.7average 2.7
- Pop Culture3.1average 2.2
- Coming of Age3.8average 3.0
- Romance4.6average 3.8
- Catharsis5.8average 5.1
Rarely in their work
- Uncanny1.1, average 2.5
- Mystery2.8, average 4.0
- Fantasy0.7, average 1.7
- Scare1.6, average 2.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 5
- Social Commentary 4
- Redemption 3
- Emotional Journey 3
- Historical Drama 2
- Female Empowerment 2
- Feel-Good Cinema 2
- Psychological Thriller 2
- Musical Drama 2
- Civil Rights Era 2
- Redemption Story 2
- Gritty Realism 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Tyler PerryActorWhy Did I Get Married Again?, STRAW, Acrimony, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys, I Can Do Bad All By Myself
Cedric the EntertainerActorLarry Crowne, Madly Madagascar, Talk to Me
Terrence HowardActorEmpire, Hustle & Flow, Animal
Kevin HartActorFight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Think Like a Man, Not Easily Broken
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
LeToya LuckettActorSeasons of Love, From the Rough
Steve CarellActorMinions: The Rise of Gru, Date Night
Gladys KnightActorI Can Do Bad All By Myself, Seasons of Love
Ving RhamesActorBaby Boy, Animal
Sanaa LathanActorSomething New, Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys
Movies and TV shows
74Upcoming
1 title
Director
2020s
13 titles · average score 62
as Roselyn
as Janiyah Wiltkinson
TV show · as Vivian Thoma
as Victoria Vance (voice)
as Shug Avery
Executive Producer
as Belle Bottom (voice)
Director
as Miss Hannigan
TV show · as Vanetta
as The Bride
as Vanessa Manning
2010s
25 titles · average score 55
as Alison 'Ali' Davis
as Ann Atwater
as Mary
as Yesss (voice)
as Melinda Moore Gayle
as Katherine G. Johnson
TV show · as Cookie Lyon
as Terry
TV show · as Joss Carter
as Nurse Theresa
as Sherry Parker
as Detective Arroyo
2000s
25 titles · average score 60
as Clarice Clark
as April
as Queenie
as Vernell Watson
as Nedra
as Shug
as Ramona
TV show · as Moira
as Yvette
TV show · as Raina Washington
TV show · as Christina
1990s
9 titles · average score 64
TV show · as R.A. #2 / Art Student
as Tammy
TV show · as Monique / Leslie
TV show · as Rhonda
TV show
TV show · as Elan / Patrice Robbins
TV show · as Briana
TV show · as Girl
1980s
1 title · average score 83
TV show · as Praline (voice)