Brian Tyree Henry

Henry graduated from E.E. Smith High School, Morehouse University and the Yale School of Drama. He has had major roles in movies, TV and on Broadway.

Cole](https://www.fayobserver.com/picture-gallery/news/2020/01/28/photos-j-cole-in-fayetteville-through-the-years/112343936/) is from. Smith Performance Troupe, a singing and dancing group nicknamed the “Smith 16” and under the direction of music teacher [Sharon McNair,](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/lifestyle/2013/09/29/cape-fear-profile-sharon-smith/22148888007/) who is now retired. Smith High School,](https://www.facebook.com/E.E.SmithHigh/) where he performed in the E.E. He was also the voice for Jefferson Davis — father of the main character Miles in the animated film, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” He is the only son in a family with four older sisters, who were all teenagers when he was born. He received a master’s degree from the Yale School of Drama. It really touches me every day.” [“Atlanta,”](https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/atlanta) a role for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. [ Interview magazine:](https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/discovery-brian-tyree-henry) “I was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which is where (rap artist) [J. Smith band](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/entertainment/local/2019/01/08/fayetteville-native-brian-tyree-henry-on-jimmy-kimmel-bragging-on-ee-smith-band/6356720007/) [Actor who grew up in Fayetteville stars in short film screening prior to the movie 'Nope'](https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/2022/07/27/fayetteville-native-star-short-film-amina-nope/10143404002/) [95th Academy Awards.](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/01/24/oscars-2023-academy-awards-nominations-full-list/11105555002/)