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Emmy nominee Brian Tyree Henry is a versatile actor whose career spans film, television and theater. Henry originated the role of "The General" in the critically acclaimed Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon," for which he received rave reviews. He currently stars alongside Donald Glover in the Golden Globe and Peabody Award winning and Emmy nominated FX series "Atlanta." He portrays Alfred Miles, Atlanta's hot of the moment rapper who is forced to navigate fame while remaining loyal to family, friends and himself. He received an MTV Movie & TV Award nomination for the role. This spring, he guest-starred as "Ricky" on NBC's Golden Globe and Emmy nominated drama "This Is Us," for which he earned an Emmy nomination. Henry is currently in production on the Blumhouse thriller "Only You," co-starring David Oyelowo. He recently wrapped production on several films, including Steve McQueen's "Widows" opposite Viola Davis, "Hotel Artemis" with Jodie Foster and Sterling K. Brown, the indie comedy "Fam-i-ly" alongside Taylor Schilling and Kate McKinnon, the romantic drama "Irreplaceable You," with Gugu Mbatha-Raw and "White Boy Rick," with Matthew McConaughey. In 2016, Henry co-starred in Focus Features' "Puerto Ricans in Paris" and completed production on the indie film "Crown Heights." On television, Henry has appeared in numerous shows, including "How To Get Away With Murder," "Vice Principals," "Boardwalk Empire," "The Knick," "The Good Wife" and "Law & Order." Henry's wide-range of theater credits include The Fortress of Solitude and The Brother/Sister Plays/The Brothers Size (Helen Hayes Best Actor Nomination) at The Public Theatre, as well as Romeo and Juliet and Talk About Race at New York Stage and Film and The Public. A graduate of Atlanta's Morehouse College, Henry received his MFA from Yale's School of Drama. He currently resides in New York.

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Brian Tyree Henry STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Second Stage Theater Original Broadway Production, 2018
William

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2014
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
General

Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Oshoosi

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Tybalt


Brian Tyree Henry Movies

Puerto Ricans in Paris
[ 2015 ] Larry Labels
Crown Heights
[ 2017 ] ClaytonMsupBenton
Person to Person
[ 2017 ] Mike
Irreplaceable You
[ 2018 ] Benji
Family
[ 2018 ] Pete
If Beale Street Could Talk
[ 2018 ] Daniel Carty
White Boy Rick
[ 2018 ] Detective Jackson
Hotel Artemis
[ 2018 ] Honolulu
Widows
[ 2018 ] Jamal Manning
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
[ 2018 ] Jefferson Davis
Joker
[ 2019 ] Carl Arkham Clerk
Child's Play
[ 2019 ] Mike
Don't Let Go
[ 2019 ] Garret Radcliff
The Outside Story
[ 2020 ] Charles Young
Superintelligence
[ 2020 ] Dennis
Eternals
[ 2021 ] Phtos
The Woman in the Window
[ 2021 ] Detective Little
Vivo
[ 2021 ] Dancarino
Godzilla vs. Kong
[ 2021 ] Bernie Hayes
Bullet Train
[ 2022 ] Lemon
Causeway
[ 2022 ] James
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
[ 2023 ] Jefferson Davis

Brian Tyree Henry TV Shows

Atlanta
Alfred 'Paper Boi' Miles
HouseBroken
Armando, Coyote, The Warm Wet One
Vice Principals
Tavis Brown

Brian Tyree Henry Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Brian Tyree Henry, Lobby Hero

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

Brian Tyree Henry, Lobby Hero

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Brian Tyree Henry, Lobby Hero

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SUCCESSION's Nicholas Braun to Star in LOBBY HERO in the West End


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Full Cast Set for THE ALLY at The Public Theater Starring Josh Radnor & More


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Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!


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Review: LOBBY HERO at Penfield Players


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Fall into October with a brand new lineup of Broadway-themed titles coming to streaming services. From the star-studded new season of The Gilded Age to two new albums by Barbra Streisand, check out what's streaming this month!

THE CHAMELEON Comes to Theatre J in October


Beginning on October 11 and running through November 5, Theater J brings The Chameleon to the stage. This production is a world premiere from New York-based playwright Jenny Rachel Weiner, directed by fellow New Yorker, Ellie Heyman. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Lin-Manuel Miranda Pens Original Song For BIG MOUTH Season 7


Lin-Manuel Miranda has written an original song for the upcoming season of Big Mouth on Netflix. The voice cast of the series includes Andrew Rannells, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, Fand more. The special guests include Billy Porter, Brian Tyree Henry, Megan Thee Stallion, Lupita Nyong’o, Stephanie Beatriz, and more.

Lincoln Center Theater Will Bring UNCLE VANYA to Broadway with New Translation by Heidi Schreck


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Corey Stoll, Natalie Gold & Alyssa Emily Marvin to Join Sarah Paulson in APPROPRIATE


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Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney Named Artistic Director of the Geffen Playhouse


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New Plays by Paula Vogel, Jen Silverman and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Included in Second Stage Theater's 2023/24 Season


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Joe Mantello, Laurie Metcalf & More to be Featured in Steppenwolf Theatre Company 2023/24 Season


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Works From Britton Smith, Kate Douglas & More to be Featured in Second Stage Theater's 2023 New Voices Series


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Brian Tyree Henry FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Brian Tyree Henry been in?

Brian Tyree Henry has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Brian Tyree Henry been in?

Brian Tyree Henry has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Brian Tyree Henry been nominated for?

Brian Tyree Henry has been nominated for several awards for his performance in "Lobby Hero." These include Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards.

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