Brian Tyree Henry is an American actor and a graduate of the prestigious Yale School of Drama. He began his career in theatre, performing in the original cast of the hit musical *The Book of Mormon* and earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance in *Lobby Hero*. He gained international recognition for his role as Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles in the FX series *Atlanta* (2016-2022), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor, an accolade he also received for his guest appearance on *This Is Us*. On the big screen, his versatility has led him to roles in acclaimed films such as *If Beale Street Could Talk* and *Widows*, as well as blockbusters like *Eternals* and the animated film *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse*. In 2023, he received his first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film *Causeway*.