Darrin Henson

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Darrin Dewitt Henson (born May 5, 1972 in Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.) is an American choreographer, dancer, and actor. He is best known for choreographing music videos and Concerts for popular music artists such as New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, 98 Degrees and *NSYNC, and for his instructional dance video Darrin's Dance Grooves, which was heavily marketed in 2001 and 2002. Henson is also noted for his portrayal of Lem Van Adams on the Showtime TV series Soul Food, the longest running drama with a predominantly African American cast in television history.

In addition, Henson has acted in productions such as the Showtime TV series Soul Food, the ABC television movie Double Platinum, and the motion picture Stomp the Yard.

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[edit] Films

Year Title Character Release Date
2009 Tekken Raven
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

[edit] Television

Year Title Character
2007 Lincoln Heights Brian
2000 - 2004 Soul Food Lem Van Adams
1999 Double Platinum (movie) Himself

[edit] 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

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