
Barry Shabaka Henley
ActingAbout Barry Shabaka Henley
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Barry Shabaka Henley (born Barry Joseph Henley; September 15, 1954) is an American character actor. Henley is a fixture in many films, most often the films of director Michael Mann, having worked with the director four times. Henley played Herbert Muhammad in Ali. In Collateral he made an impression as a sensitive jazz musician living on borrowed time. He also starred in Steven Spielberg's The Terminal. In Miami Vice, Henley succeeded Edward James Olmos as superior officer, Lt. Martin Castillo. He also appeared in the short-lived television series, Robbery Homicide Division and Barbershop. From 2009, he has played the recurring character of FBI Agent Vreede in FlashForward, an ABC television series. He also played Buddy in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. It was announced that Henley will have a role on Heroes as Detective Fuller. In 1999 Henley supplied the role of Pokerface in the Eddie Murphy/Martin Lawrence film Life. As a stage actor, Henley's honors include the Drama Desk, Obie, and Olivier Awards. He was also a member of the West Coast Black Repertory Theatre and the San Francisco Mime Troupe. Description above from the Wikipedia article Barry Shabaka Henley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Barry Shabaka Henley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Barry Shabaka Henley's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Barry Shabaka Henley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in White Water, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Barry Shabaka Henley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Barry Shabaka Henley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Barry Shabaka Henley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Due Season | Uncle Ken | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | 100 Years From Mississippi | voiceover poetry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dolemite Is My Name | Demond | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Miscreant | Detective Lambert | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | American Nightmares | Bishop Love | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Star Is Born | Little Feet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Office Uprising | Clarence | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lucky | Joe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Chasing Titles Vol. 1 | Luke Parker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mad Families | Pops | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Paterson | Doc | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | White Water | Rev. Stokes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Water & Power | Preacher Broyard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Carrie | Principal Henry Morton | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Remember Sunday | Baptiste | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Stolen | Reginald | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Big Year | Dr. Neil Kramer | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Dry Land | Colonel Stephen Evans | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Streets of Blood | Captain Friendly | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | State of Play | Gene Stavitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Horsemen | Tuck | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Miami Vice | Lt. Martin Castillo | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Shackles | Virgil | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Four Brothers | Councilman Douglas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Lackawanna Blues | Shakey Winfield | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | City of Night: The Making of 'Collateral' | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Collateral | Daniel Baker | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Terminal | Thurman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pavement | Lieutenant Marks | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ali | Herbert Muhammad | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Life | Pokerface | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Patch Adams | Emmet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rush Hour | Bobby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | How Stella Got Her Groove Back | Buddy | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bulworth | Man at Frankie's | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Fallen | Uniformed Cop | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Devil in a Blue Dress | Woodcutter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Lord of Illusions | Dr. Toffler | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Destiny Turns on the Radio | Dravec | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Scout | McDermott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Fear of a Black Hat | Geoffrey Lennox | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Thing Called Love | Reverend Raymond | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | What's Love Got to Do with It | El Paso Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Till Death Us Do Part | Judge Barton | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Origami | - | Flop | Similar → |
Barry Shabaka Henley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Barry Shabaka Henley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Barry Shabaka Henley is "White Water" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Barry Shabaka Henley acted in?
Barry Shabaka Henley has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Barry Shabaka Henley?
Other notable films include "A Star Is Born", "The Terminal", and "Patch Adams".




