Terrence Howard is a popular American actor and singer who is especially known for his Oscar-nominated performance in the American drama film ‘Hustle & Flow’. Having made his TV debut with the 1992 miniseries ‘The Jacksons: An American Dream’, he later played significant roles in successful films such as ‘Dead Presidents’ and ‘Mr. Holland's Opus.’ His most successful works are ‘Crash,’ an American drama for which he won numerous awards and award nominations, and ‘Hustle & Flow,’ another drama film, which again won him several awards along with a nomination for an Oscar as well.

Having been born into a physically abusive and violent family, Howard had a horrible childhood where he often suffered physical abuse at the hands of his father. Despite this, he pursued his dreams, and after disconnecting himself from his parents, he moved to New York to pursue an acting career. After spending a few years appearing in small roles, he finally came to popularity with his role in ‘Dead Presidents.’ Howard is also a skilled singer. He released his first studio album ‘Shine Through It’ in 2008. With eleven tracks, all composed by himself, the album peaked at No. 31 in the US Billboard 200.