This film went on to break Sundance history with a $16 million acquisition by Paramount/MTV. It is scheduled to be released summer 2005. Currently he can be seen as part of the ensemble cast alongside Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, and Thandie Newton in the Lions Gate film "Crash."
Keeping a powerful presence on the small screen as well. Howard was seen in early 2005 delivering a stellar performance in the critically acclaimed HBO film "Lackawanna Blues" based on Tony Award winning Ruben Santiago Hudson's autobiographical play directed by George C. Wolfe. Recently, Howard completed work on the HBO/Outkast project currently titled "My Life in Idlewild."
Next, Howard reunited with director John Singleton for the Paramount film "Four Brothers." Currently, he is filming Jim Sheridan's new film, loosely based on the life of rapper 50 cent. Howard's love for acting came naturally through summers spent with his grandmother, New York stage actress Minnie Gentry.
He later began his acting career on the "Cosby Show" after being discovered on a New York City street by a casting director. Howard then quickly broke onto the big screen with his riveting performance in "Mr. Holland's Opus." Howard's most memorable performances to date are of the Hughes brother's film "Dead Presidents" and as Quentin in Malcolm D. Lee's film "The Best Man," The later earning him a NAACP Image Award, Independent Spirit Award nomination and a Chicago Film Critics Award nomination.
A self-taught musician, Howard plays both the piano and the guitar. You can see Terrence display his musical talents opposite Jamie Foxx in 2004's breakout film "Ray," for which they both received SAG nominations. A promising songwriter, Howard's lyrics are soon to be acquired by some of today's biggest artists. His filmography also includes: "Biker Boys" alongside Lawrence Fishburne, "Harts War" opposite Bruce Willis and Colin Farrell, "Big Mommas House," "Glitter," and "Angel Eyes" with Jennifer Lopez.
