You know, it goes without saying that things are different for people of color. I work to pay the bills, not to listen to the hype. I've been the next big thing in this business for a few years. It's funny to me when I hear it now, because I know the way it works. I'm not confused.
I'm damn near 37 years old, and I'm jumping up and down on the bed like my 10-year-old. I was a wild man" [31 January 2006 upon learning of his Oscar nomination for Hustle & Flow (2005)]
I did 19 years of supporting [roles] before I tried to take a lead.
I love trees. Too much concrete in New York. Too many big people. I don't do well with big, important people...Besides until I start making money I'm strictly McDonald's." [on why he still lives in Philadelphia]
I don't like skinny girls. A woman is supposed to have curves. I'm definitely attracted to the waves in the ocean.
Has a degree in Chemical Engineering.
He was released from jail on August 18 2000 after spending a night there in Cleveland. He allegedly grabbed a flight attendant's wrist (Cleveland-bound flight from Toronto) and yelled at her to get out of his way when she told him to remain in his seat while the plane's seat belt sign was on. He was reportedly taking his 3-year-old daughter, Heavenly, to the bathroom. Another passenger assisted the flight attendant, who was not seriously hurt. On arrival in Cleveland, Howard was charged with assault and jailed overnight, but the charge was dismissed when the local prosecutor said he lacked jurisdiction and the incident was a federal matter. [August 2000]
Was in Ashanti's first video, Foolish.
At the age of 3, he witnessed his father stab a man in self-defense. His father served 11 months for manslaughter.
Great-grandmother, Minnie Gentry, was an actress in New York.
Went to Pratt institute to study chemical engineering.
Invited to join AMPAS in 2006.
Attended the third annual Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates in late December 2006 along with Oliver Stone, Mos Def and Richard Gere.
Has two daughters and one son: Aubrey, Hunter and Heavenly.
He has 10 siblings.
Was member of the dramatic jury at the Sundance Film Festival in 2006.
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