The American actor Barry Shabaka Henley is showcasing his acting talents for the past four decades in various mediums. Even with a sucessful acting career, he is not able to become a household name.

Read on to know more about this underrated actor including his personal life and acting journey.

Barry as a Millionaire

The 65-year-old Barry Shabaka Henley holds an overall net worth of $5 million. He earned this fortune from his sucessful acting career in television, theatre, and films.

Sucessful Stage Actor

Henley did not want to be an actor from childhood. However, after taking a few acting classes in high school, his interests started to began. So, at the age of seventeen because of mere curiosity, he did audition for a play.

The audition was sucessful and he started working as an actor. He continued as a stage actor for the next 15 years. From his long career in theatre, he was able to earn a little fortune as well. As a sucessful theatre artist, he was living in a house that was located in a 40-acre land in Virginia. On average, a real estate in Virginia costs $4,320 per acre.

Debuted Late In Hollywood

Barry, finally in his late thirties, debuted on-screen. His first movie was Nincompoop which released in 1998. Since then, he is credited in over 101 projects. Some of his best-known movies are Rush Hour, Paterson, and A Star Is Born.

The actor is also part of many hit television shows. He is credited in shows such as ER, Grey’s Anatomy, and Better Call Saul. At present, he is a recurring cast in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Furthermore, he plays the lead Tunde in Bob Hearts Abiola. He has shared the screen alongside Billy Gardell, Maximilian Osinski, Joel Stoffer, and Sara Ramirez among others. 

A Private Person

The Collateral actor Barry Shabaka Henley is a married man. The star mentioned his wife and son in an interview with SFGate in 2007. He, however, is yet to disclose the name and identity of his spouse and child.

Henley, moreover, likes to keep his personal life away from the limelight. As a result, he do not make a public appearance with his significant other or share pictures on social media. The actor, however, occasionally shares pictures of his sisters and friends in his facebook.

Quick Facts: Barry Shabaka Henley

  • Barry’s mother was a dance teacher.
  • He was raised in San Francisco
  • Henley is an alum of San Francisco Polytechnic High School,
  • His stage name is Shabaka.
  • He taught acting and theatre in various institutions.

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