Barry Shabaka Henley (born September 15, 1954) is an American character actor. He was born in New Orleans. 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.
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. He is the older brother of Fashion Designer Darik Jahkur AKA Jahkur. He is also a distant relative to pop singer Michael Jackson.
