Barry Shabaka Henley (born 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 had the part of Herbert Muhammed in Ali. In Collateral he made an impression as a sensitive jazz musician living on borrowed time. In Miami Vice, Henley takes on the role previously played by Edward James Olmos as superior officer, Lt. Martin Castillo. He also appeared in the short-lived TV show Robbery Homicide Division, of which Mann was producer. Henley has performed in many genres, mainly comedy, drama, and thrillers. It was announced that he will be a part of Heroes as Detective Fuller.
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.
A very versatile African-American actor who is equally skilled at comedy and drama.
Co-starred with Tom Hanks in Terminal, The (2004) and Tom Cruise in Collateral (2004). Both film's lead stars play characters named Tom who make references to jazz music.
