ACTOR · BORN 1969
Terrence Howard
- Born
- 11 March 1969
- Known for
- Iron Man (2008), Prisoners (2013), Big Momma's House (2000), Sabotage (2014)
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Terrence Howard (born 11 March 1969) is an actor best known for Iron Man, Prisoners and Big Momma's House.
10 Interesting Facts About Terrence Howard
Interesting Facts (4)
- #001
Terrence Howard attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York City, to study chemical engineering.
- #002
Terrence Howard was released from jail on August 18, 2000, after spending a night in Cleveland. He allegedly grabbed a flight attendant's wrist on a flight from Toronto to Cleveland and yelled at her to get out of his way when she told him to remain in his seat while the seatbelt sign was on. He was allegedly taking his 3-year-old daughter Heavenly to the bathroom. Another passenger helped the flight attendant, who was not seriously injured. Upon arriving in Cleveland, Howard was charged with assault and sentenced to one night in jail, but the charge was dismissed after the local prosecutor said he lacked jurisdiction and that the matter was federal.
- #003
At age 15, Terrence Howard appeared on The Cosby Show (1984) and filmed one episode, but most of his scenes were cut.
- #004
Terrence Howard has a stunt driver who teaches his son how to drive.
Behind the Scenes (5)
- #005
In high school, Bell was paralyzed for nine months.
- #006
He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he had a difficult childhood.
- #007
His mother gave birth to him when she was 16.
- #008
In 2006, he was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).
- #009
In 2006, he was a dramatic jury member at the Sundance Film Festival.
Life & Family (1)
- #010
When Terrence Howard was 3 years old, he witnessed his father stab a man in self-defense. His father served 11 months in prison for manslaughter.
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- Iron Man 2 — Terrence Howard comes up in the facts on that page
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