Darrin Dewitt Henson

Darrin Dewitt Henson

53 · Born: May 5, 1972

2015
2014
2010
2008

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BornMay 5, 1972 Bronx, New York, USA

Biography

Darrin Dewitt Henson is a multifaceted American artist, renowned for his remarkable versatility in acting, producing, and choreography. Throughout his illustrious career, he has made significant contributions to various sectors within the entertainment industry.

As an actor, Henson has gained widespread recognition for his captivating performances in a range of films, including "The Express," where he portrayed Jim Brown, "Stomp the Yard," in which he played the role of Grant, "Tekken," where he brought Raven to life, and "Black Bear," a Netflix original, in which he played the character of Cowboy.

His diverse range as an actor has earned him critical acclaim and nominations for the prestigious International AMAA Award in Africa, for his outstanding performance in the South African film "Zulu Wedding." Furthermore, Henson has been honored with a series cast member recipient for the Best TV Series drama NAACP Image Award for his work on the critically acclaimed TV series "Soul Food" (Showtime),and has been nominated as an author for his thought-provoking book, "Intimate Thoughts and the Spirit of Change," all of which have been recognized by the NAACP.

In addition to his impressive acting credits, Henson is also a talented choreographer, having received an MTV Award for his work on NSYNC's iconic music video "Bye Bye Bye." Currently, Henson can be seen on Starz's "Double Cross," where he plays the role of Dt. Ryan, and on Netflix's popular series "The Family Business," which is now in its sixth season.

Career

2023
Till Death Do Us
Till Death Do Us as Pastor Marcus
Big Boss
Big Boss as Mystery Guy's Father
2022
Sons 2 the Grave
Sons 2 the Grave as Detective David Reynolds
Double Cross
Double Cross as Detective Ryan
The Family Business
The Family Business as Orlando Duncan
2019
The Last Astronaut
The Last Astronaut as General James Rex
Blackbear
Blackbear as Cowboy
2018
It's a Date
It's a Date as Wesley Franks
Kinky
Kinky as Bradley
Intensive Care
Intensive Care as Jeremiah
The Choir Director
The Choir Director as Aaron Mackie
2017
2016
Bad Girl
Bad Girl as Pastor Charles Robinson
Pee-wee's Big Holiday
Pee-wee's Big Holiday as Police Officer
2015
Ex-Free
Ex-Free as Robert
2014
Four of Hearts
Four of Hearts as Derrick / April's husband
After
After as Andy
2013
The Last Letter
The Last Letter as Doctor Jacobs
Frat Brothers
Frat Brothers as Quincy Cooper
2012
The Great Divide
The Great Divide as Randy Landry
The Last Fall
The Last Fall as Rell Lee
2011
2010
Tekken
Tekken as Raven
2008
The Express
The Express as Jim Brown
The Hustle
The Hustle as Brother Efrom
2007
April Fools
April Fools as Detective Ward
2005
The Fabric of a Man
The Fabric of a Man as Joshua King
The Salon
The Salon as Michael
2004
Soul Food
Soul Food as Lem Van Adams
1999