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United States Darrin Dewitt Henson is an award-winning choreographer, actor, author, and director known for his extensive work in film, television, and pop culture, bringing a multifaceted talent approach to various entertainment projects.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed for and went on tour with New Kids On The Block.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed for and went on tour with Brandy.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed for and went on tour with Salt N Pepa.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed for 'N Sync and received an MTV Award for his choreography of their music video 'Bye Bye Bye'. He also went on tour with them.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed the music video "Give It To You" by Jordan Knight.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed the music video "Genie In A Bottle" by Christina Aguilera.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed music videos for Britney Spears, specifically "Crazy" and "Sometimes."
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed the music video "Bailamos" by Enrique Iglesias.
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed the music video "Love Don't Cost a Thing" for Jennifer Lopez.
Darrin Dewitt Henson provided dance choreography for "Mary-Kate and Ashley: Magical Mystery Mall" (2000).
Darrin Dewitt Henson choreographed the music video "I Wanna Sex You Up" for Color Me Badd.
Darrin Dewitt Henson was the choreographer for the original chorus choreography in the music video "No Resolve: Bye Bye Bye" (2024).
Darrin Dewitt Henson was an uncredited choreographer for the TV series "Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps" (2008–2010).
Darrin Dewitt Henson, born on May 5, 1972, in The Bronx, New York, is a versatile American artist with a prominent career spanning acting, choreography, and producing. His early career included a brief membership in the 1980s freestyle music group Trilogy, featuring on their single “Good Time.” Henson’s influence in the music industry grew significantly through his work as a choreographer for numerous prominent artists. He choreographed music videos and concerts for acts such as New Kids on the Block, Jordan Knight, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Hi-Five, 98 Degrees, NSYNC, and The Spice Girls. A notable milestone early in his career was receiving the 2000 MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography for NSYNC’s music video “Bye Bye Bye.” In addition to his music work, Henson released the instructional dance video “Darrin’s Dance Grooves,” which gained widespread attention in 2001 and 2002.
Henson transitioned into acting, making his Broadway debut in Ron Link’s play “Stand-up Tragedy” in 1990. His television breakthrough came in 2000 with a leading role as Lem Van Adams in the Showtime drama series “Soul Food,” a role he maintained until 2004. For his performance in “Soul Food,” he received two NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2004 and 2005. Following “Soul Food,” Henson expanded his filmography with roles in movies such as “The Salon” (2005), “Stomp the Yard” (2007), where he played Grant, and “The Express: The Ernie Davis Story” (2008), portraying Jim Brown. He also appeared as Raven in the film “Tekken” (2009) and in films like “Black Coffee” (2014) and “Chocolate City” (2015). His acting career has continued to thrive, including a nomination for the International AMAA Award in Africa for his role in the South African film “Zulu Wedding” (2019).
Since 2018, Henson has been a main cast member as Orlando Duncan in “The Family Business” series, which has progressed into its sixth season on Netflix and BET+. He also stars as Detective Ryan in the Starz series “Double Cross” (2020–2023). Beyond his screen work, Henson is an author of several books, including “Intimate Thoughts and the Spirit of Change,” which earned him a NAACP nomination, “Pregnant With Thought,” and “Life’s Teachable Moments.” His diverse career highlights his consistent engagement across multiple creative disciplines within the entertainment industry.
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