Brian Tyree Henry

Brian Tyree Henry, born on March 31, 1982, is a distinguished American actor celebrated for his compelling performances across stage and screen. He has garnered critical acclaim, receiving nominations for prestigious awards including an Academy Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Tony Award.

Henry gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of rapper Alfred 'Paper Boi' Miles in the acclaimed FX comedy-drama series Atlanta, which aired from 2016 to 2022. His performance earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Additionally, he received Emmy nominations for his guest role in the NBC drama This Is Us and for his leading role in the Apple TV+ limited series Dope Thief.

His film career took off in 2018 with notable roles in Steve McQueen's heist thriller Widows and Barry Jenkins' romantic drama If Beale Street Could Talk. Since then, he has appeared in a variety of films including Child's Play, Joker, Godzilla vs. Kong, Bullet Train, and the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Henry also portrayed Phastos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his poignant role in Causeway.

In addition to his screen work, Henry has made significant contributions to theater. He debuted in the Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo and Juliet in 2007 and later made his Broadway debut in the original cast of The Book of Mormon in 2011. His performance in the revival of Lobby Hero earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play.