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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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Brian Tyree Henry News


Missy Elliott Joins Cast of Upcoming Musical Film From Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry


Missy Elliott, Grammy-Award-winning hip hop artist, has joined the new musical film from Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry. Henry joins the previously announced Brian Tyree Henry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey, and recent Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Elliott has won four Grammy Awards in her career so far. In 2023, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, making her the first female rapper to achieve this honor.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Comes to the Majestic Theatre in November


Building on the success of sold out shows worldwide, a new 50+ city U.S. tour will kick off the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga. The highly-anticipated sequel Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will land in Dallas at the Majestic Theatre on November 2, 2024. 

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Comes to NJPAC in September


A new 50+ city U.S. tour will kick off the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga. The highly anticipated sequel Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will land in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in September.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE IN CONCERT Lands At Popejoy Hall In October


Experience the thrilling musical journey of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in concert, brought to you by Popejoy Presents. Join us for a unique blend of film and live music.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Lands At The Charleston Gaillard Center In September


Catch the live concert experience of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE at Charleston Gaillard Center.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Announces U.S. Tour Dates


Building on the success of sold out shows worldwide, a new 50+ city U.S. tour will kick off the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga. The highly-anticipated sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will tour the U.S. starting September 1 in Nashville, TN.

SPIDER MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT Is Coming To The Fisher Theatre


Experience SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT at the Fisher Theatre in September. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE IN CONCERT is Coming to Chicago


A new 50+ city U.S. tour will kick off the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert will land in Chicago at Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch US Tour


Discover the U.S. tour dates of SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Brian Tyree Henry Cast in Upcoming Musical Film From Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry


Brian Tyree Henry, who was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the revival of Lobby Hero, has joined the new musical film from Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry. Henry joins the previously announced Kelvin Harrison Jr., Halle Bailey and recent Oscar-winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph. Few plot details about the upcoming film have been released, apart from its setting. It is reported to be set in Virginia Beach during the summer of 1977.

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE in Concert Will Embark on UK Tour


Following on from sold out shows throughout the world for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live In Concert last year, a debut UK tour has been announced for the second chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

These Stars of SUCCESSION Have Ties to the Stage


With Jeremy Strong making his Broadway return in An Enemy of the People this season, BroadwayWorld is exploring some of the others stars of the iconic series Succession, who have ties to the stage.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops NAACP Image Award Nominations - Full List of Nominees!


The NAACP Image Award Nominations have been announced, with The Color Purple leading with a total of 16 nominations, with nods for Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, and more. Check out the full list of nominations now!

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


Succession's Nicholas Braun will star in Kenneth Lonergan’s Lobby Hero in the West End. 

Harry Lennix and Tamara Tunie Join the Cast of Steppenwolf's PURPOSE


Harry Lennix (The Blacklist, The DC Universe) and Tamara Tunie (Law & Order: SVU, I Wanna Dance with Somebody) will join the cast of its world premiere of Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Purpose.

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


The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of THE ALLY written by Tony Award-winning playwrightItamar Moses (The Band’s Visit) and directed by Drama Desk winner Lila Neugebauer (Appropriate). 

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


Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!

Review: LOBBY HERO at Penfield Players


What did our critic think of LOBBY HERO at Penfield Players?

WE START IN MANHATTAN: A NEW QUEER MUSICAL Will Receive Industry Presentation at 54 Below


Vassar's Powerhouse Theater will present an industry reading of We Start In Manhattan: A New Queer Musical on November 3rd at 1pm at 54 Below in New York City. Directed by Ellie Heyman, the reading will feature the writers of the piece, Ariella Serur (1776) and Sav Souza (1776), with music direction by Jeremy Robin Lyons.

Broadway Streaming Guide: October 2023 - Where to Watch THE GILDED AGE Season Two & More


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!

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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