Brian Tyree Henry, 1982
Actors · March 31, 1982
Brian Tyree Henry
★ HOW OLD IS BRIAN TYREE HENRY?
Brian Tyree Henry is 44 years old, born March 31, 1982 in United States · Aries.
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About
Brian Tyree Henry turned a security guard in Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero into a Tony-nominated Broadway moment, then became one of the most decorated supporting actors of his era. Born March 31, 1982, in the US, Henry rose to prominence playing rapper Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles on FX's Atlanta (2016–2022), which earned him an Emmy nomination. His film breakthrough came via Steve McQueen's Widows and Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk (both 2018), followed by an Academy Award nomination for Causeway (2022). As an Aries, he carries the sign's natural intensity and fearlessness into every role.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Brian Tyree Henry emerged as one of the most acclaimed character actors of the 2010s through a disciplined mix of stage work, prestige television, and big-budget films. Born March 31, 1982, Henry made his Shakespeare in the Park debut in Romeo and Juliet (2007), then won a spot in the original cast of The Book of Mormon on Broadway (2011). His television breakthrough came as rapper Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles in Atlanta (2016–2022), earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He followed with a guest appearance on NBC's This Is Us (2017), another Emmy nomination, and a Tony nomination for his performance as a stern yet caring security guard in Lobby Hero (2018).
Henry's film career accelerated sharply after 2018. He appeared in Steve McQueen's heist thriller Widows and Barry Jenkins' romantic drama If Beale Street Could Talk the same year, establishing himself in prestige cinema. He voiced Jefferson Davis in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and reprised the role in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), while portraying Phastos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Eternals (2021). His supporting roles in Joker (2019), Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Bullet Train (2022), and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) kept him in major studio releases.
The film Causeway (2022) became his most acclaimed dramatic lead, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor as a grieving man. More recently, he headlined Apple TV+'s limited series Dope Thief (2025), earning yet another Emmy nomination. As an Aries born in 1982, Henry carries the sign's natural boldness and intensity into his roles, often playing men caught between restraint and raw emotion. His track record—three Emmy nominations, one Tony nomination, one Academy Award nomination, and two Critics' Choice Award nominations—places him among the most decorated supporting actors of his generation.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Brian Tyree Henry made his stage debut in Shakespeare in the Park's production of Romeo and Juliet (2007), before joining the original cast of The Book of Mormon on Broadway in 2011. This early stage work established him as a skilled performer in prestigious theatrical projects before his television and film breakthrough.
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Trivia
- Henry has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards across three different projects: Atlanta (2016–2022), This Is Us (2017), and the Apple TV+ limited series Dope Thief (2025).
- He voices two major animated characters across different franchises: Jefferson Davis in the Spider-Verse films (2018, 2023) and Megatron in Transformers One (2024).
- His 2018 breakthrough year included roles in three acclaimed films—Widows (Steve McQueen), If Beale Street Could Talk (Barry Jenkins), and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse—establishing him as a major supporting actor.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Brian Tyree Henry often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Brian Tyree Henry?
- Brian Tyree Henry is 44 years old (born March 31, 1982).
- When is Brian Tyree Henry's birthday?
- Brian Tyree Henry was born on March 31, 1982.
- What is Brian Tyree Henry's zodiac sign?
- Brian Tyree Henry is a Aries, born March 31, 1982.
- What is Brian Tyree Henry's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Brian Tyree Henry was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Brian Tyree Henry from?
- Brian Tyree Henry is from United States.
- What does Brian Tyree Henry do?
- Brian Tyree Henry is a actor.
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