Biography
Who is Brian Tyree Henry?
Early life and education
Brian Tyree Henry was born on March 31, 1982, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and spent part of his youth growing up in Washington, D.C. His father served in the military, while his mother, Willow Dean Kearse, worked as an educator. He completed his secondary education at E. E. Smith High School located in Fayetteville.
Following high school, Brian attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, initially focusing on business before shifting his studies toward acting. He later pursued advanced theatrical training and earned his master's degree from the Yale School of Drama at Yale University.
Stage and early career
Brian began his professional acting path on the stage, appearing in numerous theatrical productions and musicals. In 2007, he portrayed Tybalt in a Shakespeare in the Park production of Romeo and Juliet. He also performed in Tarell Alvin McCraney's trilogy known as The Brother/Sister Plays.
In 2011, Brian made his Broadway debut as part of the original cast of the hit musical The Book of Mormon. His early television work included guest spots on established programs such as Law & Order, The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire, and The Knick before landing his major television breakthrough.
Career highlights and television
In 2016, Brian achieved widespread critical acclaim for his starring role as Alfred Paper Boi Miles in the FX comedy-drama series Atlanta. This standout performance earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
He secured additional Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his guest appearance on the NBC drama series This Is Us in 2017 and for his leading role in the Apple TV+ limited series Dope Thief. His extensive television credits also feature recurring voice work in animated series such as BoJack Horseman, Big Mouth, and HouseBroken.
Film roles and critical acclaim
Brian transitioned successfully into feature films, experiencing a major breakthrough in 2018 with roles in Steve McQueen's heist film Widows and Barry Jenkins' romantic drama If Beale Street Could Talk. He subsequently appeared in blockbusters and dramas including Joker, Godzilla vs. Kong, Bullet Train, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals as Phastos.
In 2022, he starred opposite Jennifer Lawrence in the A24 drama Causeway as mechanic James Aucoin. His grounded performance earned critical praise and earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He has also lent his voice to animated projects including Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Transformers One.
Birthday and age
Brian Tyree Henry was born on March 31, 1982, which makes Brian 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Brian shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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