Brian Tyree Henry
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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 ...
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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.Brian Tyree Henry Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | ||
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Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play | ||
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2022
Second Stage Theater has announced that Deeksha Gaur has joined the Company’s Board of Directors as a Trustee. Additionally, the Board is announcing the appointment of Janet Lynne Knopf, who joined the Board as a Trustee during the pandemic shutdown.

by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022
Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

by Michael Major - Jan 12, 2022
Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” follows a group of heroes from beyond the stars who had protected the Earth since the dawn of man. The film features Kumail Najiani, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and more. Plus, watch a new TV spot for the film now!

by Michael Major - Dec 16, 2021
Marvel fans can enjoy never-before-seen bonus material including four deleted scenes and a gag reel in the newly-announced physical formats of the film. The cast includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie.

by Michael Major - Dec 10, 2021
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest team of Super Heroes has led theater audiences on an exciting journey spanning thousands of years, and now the Eternals are bringing all of that signature Marvel Studios’ action, spectacle and thrill to Disney+.

by Michael Major - Nov 3, 2021
The Eternals Original Score Soundtrack, featuring score composed and produced by Emmy®-winning composer Ramin Djawadi (“Reminiscence,” “Westworld,” “Game of Thrones”), is available today. Featuring “Eternals Theme” and “Across the Oceans of Time,” the film also includes the original song “Nach Meri Heri” (Dance My Hero), performed by Celina Sharma.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2021
The 2021 Asian World Film Festival will kick off November 1 at 5:30 pm PT with a red carpet and a 7:00 pm PT screening with the Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao’s highly anticipated Marvel Studios’ Eternals, starring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, and more.

by Michael Major - Aug 30, 2021
The new release is a companion to the film's official soundtrack, which featured original songs by Lin Manuel Miranda. The film features additional musical performances by Gloria Estefan, Zoe Saldaña, & more!

by Stage Tube - Aug 19, 2021
The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, and Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo.

by TV News Desk - Aug 9, 2021
In the series, HONEY (Kudrow), a standard poodle, opens her living room for the group to come and support each other through the misery, mayhem and majesty that is being a pet.
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by Stage Tube - Aug 19, 2021
The outstanding ensemble cast includes Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, and Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo.

by Stage Tube - Aug 5, 2021
Hear the new song from the film, which will be released on Friday, August 6th. If Miranda wins an Academy Award for writing music for Vivo, he will have the coveted big four awards — Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

by Stage Tube - Jul 29, 2021
Vivo, a musically gifted kinkajou (aka a rainforest 'honey bear') embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to deliver a song to his cherished owner's long-lost love, with the help of Gabi - an energetic tween who bounces to the beat of her own offbeat drum.

by Stage Tube - Jul 21, 2021
Hear Lin-Manuel Miranda sing the song he wrote for Vivo, who is a a musically gifted kinkajou (aka a rainforest “honey bear”) that embarks on the adventure of a lifetime to deliver a song to his cherished owner’s long-lost love.

by Stage Tube - May 24, 2021
Marvel Studios’ “Eternals” welcomes an exciting new team of Super Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic story, spanning thousands of years, features a group of immortal heroes forced out of the shadows to reunite against mankind’s oldest enemy, The Deviants.

by Stage Tube - Mar 16, 2021
Brian Tyree Henry talks about meeting Brad Pitt for the first time, his stint as a DJ and his new film Godzilla vs. Kong.

by Stage Tube - Oct 20, 2019
Chris Evans has returned to his roots to help out his childhood theatre company!

by Stage Tube - Apr 18, 2019
A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic, Child's Play follows Karen (Aubrey Plaza), a single mother who gifts her son Andy (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll, unaware of its more sinister nature.

by Stage Tube - Apr 3, 2019
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for JOKER starring Joaquin Phoenix.

by Stage Tube - Oct 31, 2018
The anthology series ROOM 104 will return for its 12-episode second season, debuting two episodes back-to-back, FRIDAY, NOV. 9 (11:30 pm ET), followed by two more new episodes subsequent Fridays at the same time.