Brian Tyree Henry is best known as Alfred ‘Paper Boi’ Miles in Atlanta, Phastos in Eternals, and Lemon in Bullet Train. Also acclaimed in If Beale Street Could Talk and Widows.
Films
- The Fire InsideJason Crutchfield2024
- Transformers OneStarscream (voice)2024
- Godzilla vs. KongBernie Hayes2021
- EternalsPhastos2021
- The Woman in the WindowDetective Little2021
- Bullet TrainLemon2022
- CausewayJames Aucoin2022
- If Beale Street Could TalkDaniel Carty2018
- WidowsJamal Manning2018
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseJefferson Davis (voice)2018
- JokerSpecial Agent Burke (deleted scenes)2019
- FlowerDuke2017
- KajillionaireMarv2020
- Hot HurricaneBobby Jones2015
TV shows
- AtlantaAlfred ‘Paper Boi’ Miles2016–2022
- This Is UsToby’s co-worker (recurring)2017–2022
- How to Get Away with MurderMarcus2015–2016
- Boardwalk EmpireDelivery Boy2014
- Person of InterestFBI Agent Tancredo2014
- Law & Order: Special Victims UnitOllie Tate2013
- The KnickDorset driver2014
- 30 RockStepney2013
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About Brian Tyree Henry
Brian Tyree Henry is an American actor celebrated for his versatile performances on stage and screen. He gained widespread recognition for his breakout role as Alfred ‘Paper Boi’ Miles in the FX series Atlanta, and has since become a sought-after character actor in major films, earning an Academy Award nomination for his work in the drama Causeway.
FAQs
What awards has Brian Tyree Henry won?
Henry has won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Atlanta, and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Causeway.
What is Brian Tyree Henry’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing Alfred ‘Paper Boi’ Miles in the FX series Atlanta, a role that earned him critical acclaim and several award nominations.
Is Brian Tyree Henry also a stage actor?
Yes, Henry has extensive stage experience. He performed in Broadway productions such as ‘The Book of Mormon’ and ‘The Lion King’, and was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the play ‘Lobby Hero’.
What is Brian Tyree Henry’s nationality?
He is American, born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and raised in Washington, D.C.
Has Brian Tyree Henry voiced any animated characters?
Yes, he voiced Jefferson Davis in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequels, and Starscream in Transformers One.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026