Who is Henry in The Last of Us?

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Who is Henry in The Last of Us?
Henry in The Last of Us (Source: Max/ YouTube)


The Last of Us is an American TV show, set in a dystopian world. It is made by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The show premiered on January 15, 2023 on HBO. It is based on the popular video game by the same name. The show is set 20 years after a pandemic started because of a fungal infection. The cast of the show includes Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna, John Hannah, Merle Dandridge, etc.


The show has many complicated characters, and one of them is Henry Burrell. He is a survivor trying to protect his younger brother, Sam, in a dangerous world. His story includes emotions, tough choices, and tragic events, making him an important part of the show. His character was praised by the audience and critics. Let’s take a look at Henry’s character and the actor who plays him.


Who is Henry in The Last of Us?


Henry in The Last of Us
Henry in The Last of Us (Source: Max/ YouTube)


Henry is one of the supporting characters in Season 1 of The Last of Us. He is a survivor in Kansas City, trying to protect his younger brother, Sam, in a world filled with infected creatures. Sam was deaf and relied on his brother for communication and survival. When Henry got to know about his brother’s condition, he learned and taught Sam sign language, so that they could communicate.


He previously worked with the strict FEDRA in Kansas City and betrayed the local resistance leader to get medicine for Sam to save his life. This made him a wanted man, so he and Sam had to hide while the resistance, led by Kathleen, searched for them. When Henry and Sam meet Joel and Ellie, they team up, realizing their best chance of survival is working together. Henry and Joel are similar to each other as they are protective of their loved ones and are ready to do anything to keep them safe.


However, Sam gets bitten by an infected and changes overnight. In this moment of tragedy, Henry has to shoot his own brother to save Ellie. To overcome the pain of killing his brother, he takes his own life, making it one of the most emotional moments of the show.


Who plays Henry in The Last of Us?


Who plays Henry in The Last of Us
Lamar Johnson (Source: Instagram)


Lamar Johnson plays the role of Henry in the show. He is a Canadian actor and dancer, born on July 18, 1994, in Toronto, Ontario. He started his career as a dancer before transitioning into acting. He made his acting debut with a minor appearance in the TV show Covert Affairs in 2011. He made his film debut with the film Home Again in 2012. He got his breakthrough with the role of West in the TV show The Next Step (2013–2019).


He gained popularity for his role as Seven Carter in the film The Hate U Give in 2018. In 2023, he played the role of Henry Burrell in the TV show The Last of Us for which he received a Primetime Emmy nomination. Apart from that, he has appeared in TV shows like Degrassi: The Next Generation (2012), The Firm (2012), Rookie Blue (2012), Saving Hope (2014), Your Honor (2020-2021), etc. He has also worked in films like Full Out (2016), Kings (2017), Dark Phoenix (2019), All the Bright Places (2020), Brother (2022), etc.


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