Terrence Dashon Howard did not begin acting on screen until his 20s. He was discovered on the street by a casting director in New York City while attending The Pratt Institute. After several television roles, Howard appeared in Mr. Holland’s Opus in 1995, followed by Dead Presidents and The Best Man. Howard has since established himself as a premiere Hollywood actor with his performances in Crash, Lackawanna Blues, and Pride. In 2005, he earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for his performance in Hustle & Flow.