HAPPY BIRTHDAY Terrence Dashon Howard br was born on March 11, 1969, br and turns 50. The actor was born in Chicago, Illinois. He rose to fame with starring br roles in films like ‘Mr. Holland’s br Opus,’ ‘Dead Presidents’ and br ‘The Best Man.’ Howard also starred in the shows Living Single and Sparks. He also sings and released br his debut album, br ‘Shine Through It,’ in 2008. Howard was nominated for br an Oscar for his role in br ‘Hustle and Flow.’ Howard later acted in the hit Marvel film, Iron Man. The actor currently stars br in the Fox series, ‘Empire,’ br as Lucious Lyon.