Darren Henson
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About
American choreographer, dancer, actor, director, and author best known for choreographing music videos for high-profile artists and musical acts such as Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees. He has starred in multiple films and television shows including the Showtime series Soul Food as well as Stomp the Yard, Lincoln Heights, Being Mary Jane, and the BET+ crime drama series The Family Business.
Before Fame
He attended New York City's Prep for Prep and briefly performed as a member of the freestyle music group Trilogy in the 1980s. He began earning a reputation for his work as a choreographer for musical acts like New Kids on the Block and Spice Girls. He later made his Broadway debut in a 1990 production of the play Stand-up Tragedy.
Trivia
In 2000, he won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye." He was twice nominated for an NAACP Image Award for his performance in the Showtime drama Soul Food. He also received a High Maintenance Award for Author of the Year for writing the book Pregnant with Thought.
Family Life
He is the cousin of acclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson. He is a father to four children.
Associated With
He has choreographed music videos and concerts for artists including Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez.
