Brian Tyree Henry

Published: Aug. 25, 2017, 2:41 p.m.

Up-and-coming actor Brian Tyree Henry is perhaps best known for playing an up-and-coming rapper on Donald Glover\u2019s award-winning FX comedy \u201cAtlanta.\u201d His first Emmy nomination is for his guest role as a Memphis crooner on Dan Fogelman\u2019s NBC hit family drama \u201cThis Is Us.\u201d The rising star chats about how to maintain a sense of self, handle loss, and find the joy. Bonus: Emmys trivia!\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nIn the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope\nBackstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage\nFacebook: facebook.com/backstage\nInstagram: instagram.com/backstagecast\nYouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting