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Darrin Dewitt Henson Born Darrin Dewitt Henson
May 5, 1972
Bronx, New York, U.S.Occupation choreographer, dancer, actor, director, producer Years active 1999 to present Darrin Dewitt Henson (born May 5, 1972) in The Bronx, New York City, New York is an American choreographer, dancer, actor, director and producer.[1]
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Career
He is perhaps best known for his instructional dance video Darrin's Dance Grooves (which was heavily marketed in 2001 and 2002),[2], and for his portrayal of ex-convict Lem Van Adams on the Showtime TV series Soul Food (the longest-running drama with a predominantly African American cast in television history). Henson also acted in productions such as the ABC television movie Double Platinum and the motion picture Stomp the Yard. In 2003, Henson directed the film Violation.[3]
He has choreographed music videos and concerts for such popular music artists as [[New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees and 'N Sync*.
In February 2011, Henson co-starred in the Gospel Music Channel's debut of John Ruffin's stage play The Ideal Hustband, which also stars Jackée Harry, Ginuwine, Clifton Powell, Shirley Murdock, Shanti Lowry and Erica Hubbard. [4]
In April 2011, the straight-to-DVD film The Inheritance was released. Henson co-stars in the horror/thriller along with Golden Brooks, D.B. Woodside, Keith David and Rochelle Aytes
Films
2010 Kiss The Bride Thomas Direct-to-video release 2009 Tekken Raven 2008 A Good Man is Hard to Find Clarence July 2008 The Express Jim Brown October 10 2007 Life Support MJ January 26 2007 Stomp The Yard Grant January 12 2006 The Last Stand TD July 27 2005 The Salon Michael January 19 2000 Longshot Himself March 26 Television
Year Title Character 2007 Lincoln Heights Ruben 2000–2004 Soul Food Lem Van Adams 1999 Double Platinum (movie) Himself Awards
Year Award Category Production Result 2005 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Soul Food Nomination 2004 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Soul Food Nomination 2000 MTV Video Music Awards Best Choreography "Bye Bye Bye" (by *NSYNC) Winner References
- ^ Darrin Henson at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ DiNardo, Kelly. "'Dance Grooves': Get jiggy (not jiggly) with it", USA Today, June 13, 2002. Retrieved November 6, 2009.
- ^ Violation (TV 2003). IMDB
- ^ "Is Darrin Dewitt Henson the Ideal Husband? Film, TV, Dance, Fitness – What Can’t He Do? Exclusive Interview!". UrbLife.com. February 26, 2011. http://www.urblife.com/the-fame/is-darrin-dewitt-henson-the-ideal-husband.
Categories:- 1972 births
- Living people
- African American actors
- American choreographers
- People from Brooklyn
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