Terrence Howard is an American actor and singer whose career has spanned film and television. He gained international recognition in the mid-2000s, earning critical acclaim for two impactful roles. For his portrayal of the rapper DJay in the film *Hustle & Flow* (2005), he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor and a Golden Globe nomination. During the same period, he won a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast of the film *Crash* (2004). His career also includes roles in blockbusters such as *Iron Man* (2008), where he played James "Rhodey" Rhodes. In television, he is best known for his role as music mogul Lucious Lyon in the drama series *Empire* (2015-2020), a performance that earned him another Golden Globe nomination. His other significant works include films such as *Ray*, *The Butler*, and *Prisoners*.