Brian Tyree Henry is a talented actor with a diverse range of film, television, and theater credits. He is a nominee for Academy, Emmy, and Tony Awards, and has received numerous nominations and awards for his performances.
Henry is best known for his starring role in the Emmy-winning FX series "Atlanta," where he portrayed Alfred Miles, a hot rapper navigating fame and loyalty. He received Emmy, SAG, Critics' Choice, and MTV Movie & TV Award nominations for his work.
Henry is currently working on several projects, including the Apple TV+ series "Sinking Spring" with Ridley Scott and the animated feature "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse." He has also completed production on the "Godzilla vs. Kong" sequel, MGM's "Flint Strong," and the FX original limited series "Class Of '09."
In 2022, Henry starred in Sony's "Bullet Train" alongside Brad Pitt and directed by David Leitch. In 2021, he starred in Marvel's "Eternals" and Warner Brothers' "Godzilla vs. Kong." He also starred in the indie drama "The Outside Story" and Netflix's "The Woman in the Window."
Henry's early career included a prolific year in 2018, starring in films such as "Hotel Artemis," "White Boy Rick," "Widows," and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." He also received critical acclaim for his role in Barry Jenkins' "If Beale Street Could Talk."
Henry's additional film credits include "Vivo," "Superintelligence," "Irreplaceable You," "Puerto Ricans in Paris," and "Crown Heights." On television, he has appeared in numerous shows, including "HouseBroken," "Room 104," "Drunk History," "BoJack Horseman," and "How To Get Away With Murder."
Henry has also had a successful career in theater, originating the role of "The General" in the Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon" and receiving Tony, Drama Desk, and Drama League Award nominations for his performance. He has also appeared in several Off-Broadway productions, including "The Fortress of Solitude," "The Brother/Sister Plays/The Brothers Size," "Romeo and Juliet," and "Talk About Race."
Henry is a graduate of Atlanta's Morehouse College and received his MFA from Yale's School of Drama.
