Taraji P. Henson

Actress and producer, Oscar nominee

Taraji P. Henson - Actress and producer, Oscar nominee
Born

September 11th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An actress and producer, recognized for roles in film and television. Gained prominence for leading roles in 'Empire' as Cookie Lyon and in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' as Gabriel Union. Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the film. Also contributed voice work for animated films and appeared in various television series.

Starred as Cookie Lyon in 'Empire'

Received an Academy Award nomination for 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'

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