Terrence Howard
ActingAbout Terrence Howard
Terrence Dashon Howard (born March 11, 1969) is an American actor. Having his first major roles in the 1995 films Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland's Opus, Howard broke into the mainstream with a succession of television and cinema roles between 2004 and 2006. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Hustle & Flow. Howard has had prominent roles in many other movies, including Winnie Mandela, Ray, Lackawanna Blues, Crash, Four Brothers, Big Momma's House, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Idlewild, Biker Boyz, August Rush, The Brave One, and Prisoners. Howard played James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the first Iron Man film. He starred as the lead character Lucious Lyon in the television series Empire. His debut album, Shine Through It, was released in September 2008. Description above is from the Wikipedia article Terrence Howard, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Terrence Howard reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Terrence Howard's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 60% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Terrence Howard remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Terrence Howard Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Terrence Howard's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Terrence Howard.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BFFs | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Crescent City | Brian Sutter | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Shirley | Arthur Hardwick Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The System | Bones | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Walk | Lamont Robbins | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Triumph | Coach Cutting | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Cut Throat City | The Saint | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Terrence Howard's Fright Club | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Cardboard Boxer | Pope | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Term Life | Sheriff Braydon | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | St. Vincent | Zucko | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Lullaby | Dr. Crier | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Take Me to the River | Himself - Host | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Best Man Holiday | Quentin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Prisoners | Franklin Birch | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Butler | Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Dead Man Down | Alphonse | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Company You Keep | FBI Agent Cornelius | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Red Tails | Col. A.J. Bullard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Bob Ross: The Happy Painter | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Winnie Mandela | Nelson Mandela | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Ledge | Hollis Lucetti | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Princess and the Frog | James (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fighting | Harvey Boarden | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | B.B. King | Live | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | I Am Iron Man | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Iron Man | Rhodey | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Awake | Dr. Jack Harper | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | August Rush | Richard Jeffries | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Brave One | Detective Mercer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Hunting Party | Duck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Pride | Jim Ellis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Get Rich or Die Tryin' | Bama | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Four Brothers | Lt. Green | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hustle & Flow | Djay | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Crash | Cameron Thayer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Bill Crosby | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Ray | Gossie McGee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Biker Boyz | Chu Chu (as Terrence Dashon Howard) | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Hart's War | Lt. Lincoln A. Scott | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Angel Eyes | Robby | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Boycott | Ralph Abernathy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Big Momma's House | Lester Vesco | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Best Man | Quentin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Players Club | K.C. | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Spark | Byron | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sunset Park | Spaceman | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mr. Holland's Opus | Louis Russ | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dead Presidents | Cowboy | Hit | Similar → |
Terrence Howard - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Terrence Howard?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Terrence Howard is "Magic in the Bayou: The Making of a Princess" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Terrence Howard acted in?
Terrence Howard has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Terrence Howard?
Other notable films include "BFFs", "Terrence Howard's Fright Club", and "Prisoners".