Darrin Henson Biography
Darrin Dewitt Henson is an American choreographer, producer, actor, director, and dancer. In addition, he was featured on the freestyle music group Trilogy and was a brief member of their group.
Darrin Henson Age|Birthday
Henson was born on May 5, 1973. Therefore, he is 48 years old as of 2022 and celebrates his birthday on 5th May every year.
Darrin Henson Height|Weight
Henson’s height is 6 feet 2 inches (approximately 187 centimeters). Moreover, he weighs 90 kilograms.
Darrin Henson Family
Henson was born in The Bronx, New York, United States to his parents. His father was a professional horse trainer whereas his mother was a homemaker. The choreographer has four siblings, all brothers.
Darrin Henson Wife
Henson was previously married to his long-term-girlfriend-turned wife Rachelle. However, just six months into their marriage, they parted ways with a divorce. Moreover, the couple shares a child together.
Previously, the actor dated actress Denyce Lawton and their relationship ended a few months later. In addition, the actor got into a relationship with the singer Chante Moore following his failed relationship.
The choreographer is newly married to Taurey Winter Bingham.
Darrin Henson Education
The actor attended ‘Prep for Prep’, a nonprofit organization whose vision is to prepare New York City’s top minority students for success in education and in life.
Darrin Henson Career
The choregrapher is known for his instructional dance video Darrin’s Dance Grooves. Additionally, he is best known for his portrayal of Lem Van Adams from 2000 until 2004 in the showtime TV series Soul Food. Moreover, the actor was twice nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal as the struggling young husband and father in this series.
Henson has choreographed music videos and concerts for such popular music artists as Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight, Britney Spears, Hi-Five, 98 Degrees, The Spice Girls, and NSYNC. Moreover, the choreographer is the winner of the 2000 MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for “Bye Bye Bye” by NSYNC.
In 2003, the director directed the film Violation and starred in the 2007 motion picture Stomp the Yard.
Furthermore, he co-starred in the Gospel Music Channel’s debut of John Ruffin’s stage play The Ideal Husband in February 2011.
Moreover, the straight-to-DVD film The Inheritance was released in April 2011. Additionally, the actor co-stars in the horror/thriller. Also, he was on the show ‘Being Mary Jane’ in 2014.
Moreover, in the role of Orlando Duncan, he is currently starring in the BET drama series The Family Business.
Filmography
Film
1999 – Double Platinum
2001 – Longshot
2005 – The Salon, The Fabric of a Man
2006 – The Last Stand
2007 – Stomp the Yard, Life Support, April Fools
2008 – The Hustle, A Good Man Is Hard to Find, The Express: The Ernie Davis Story
2009 – Tekken
2010 – Blood Done Sign My Name, Kiss the Bride
2011 – The Ideal Husband, The Inheritance
2012 – The Marriage Chronicles, The Last Fall, The Great Divide
2013 – In the Meantime, Four of Hearts, The Hotel, The Last Letter, Frat Brothers
2014 – Black Coffee, After
2015 – Ex-Free, Chocolate City, What Love Will Make You Do, A Christmas to Remember, Sons 2 the Grave
2016 – Silent Cry Aloud, Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday, Bad Girl
2017 – Zulu Wedding, Chocolate City: Vegas Strip, Candid
2018 – The Products of the American Ghetto, The Choir Director, Nothing Like Thanksgiving, Intensive Care, It’s a Date, Kinky
2019 – The Last Astronaut, Submission, Staged Killer
2020 – Steppin’ Back to Love, Happiness
Television
2000-04 – Soul Food
2007-08 – Lincoln Heights
2010 – Gillian in Georgia
2011 – Single Ladies, Champion Road the Series, Milk & Honey
2014 – Being Mary Jane
2017 – Vivica’s Black Magic
2018 – The Avengers of Extreme Illusions
2018-21 – The Family Dancers
2020-21 – Double Cross
Awards
2000 – MTV Video Music Awards – Won
2004 – NAACP Image Awards – Nominated
2005 – NAACP Image Awards – Nominated
2019/20 – High Maintainance Award – Won
Darrin Henson Net Worth
Henson’s net worth ranges between $5 million and $10 million.
