Brian Tyree Henry

Brian Tyree Henry, born in 1982, is an American actor whose career pivoted with his role as the rapper Paper Boi in the FX series Atlanta, earning him critical acclaim and an Emmy nomination. His film breakthrough came with roles in Widows and If Beale Street Could Talk in 2018, followed by appearances in high-profile films like Joker and Godzilla vs. Kong. His versatility extends to voice acting, notably as Jefferson Davis in the Spider-Verse films and Megatron in Transformers One. On stage, Henry has graced Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including The Book of Mormon and Kenneth Lonergan's Lobby Hero, for which he received a Tony nomination.