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Barry Shabaka Henley | |
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 Henley in 2011 | |
| Born | Barry Joseph Henley September 15, 1954 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Barry Shabaka Henley (born Barry Joseph Henley; September 15, 1954) is an American character actor. Henley has appeared as a regular in a number of television series, has numerous film credits, and is a fixture in films by director Michael Mann,[1] having worked with the director three times. Since 2019, he has co-starred in the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola.
His stage name, Shabaka, is taken from a Pharaoh from Egypt's 25th dynasty, who ruled from 721 to 707 BC.
- ^ Rybin, Steven (2007-08-30). The Cinema of Michael Mann. Lexington Books. pp. 169–. ISBN 9780739120439. Retrieved 4 July 2012.