Joshua Henry is a renowned Broadway star, having most recently taken on the iconic role of Billy Bigelow in the revival of Carousel, produced by Scott Rudin and directed by Jack O'Brien. This performance earned him his third Tony nomination and first Grammy nomination.
He is also well-known for his star turn as Aaron Burr in the cultural phenomenon Hamilton, in Los Angeles. Entertainment Weekly praised his performance, stating that "no one will play this role better."
Joshua's extensive Broadway credits include starring roles in Shuffle Along, Violet, The Scottsboro Boys, Porgy & Bess, and American Idiot. He has received numerous award nominations for his performances, including Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama League Awards.
Prior to his work in Violet, Joshua received a Tony nomination for his starring role in Susan Stroman's The Scottsboro Boys. The New York Times praised his "performance of keen intensity," while the Los Angeles Times wrote that his "powerhouse performance... gives this dazzling, envelope-pushing show a beautiful gravity."
On screen, Joshua will next be seen in a starring role in the action flick American Renegades, opposite Oscar winner JK Simmons and Sullivan Stapleton, for Luc Besson/EuropaCorp.
Joshua lives in New York with his wife and son.
