Stephen McKinley Henderson
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Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS (Oct 9, 2025)
Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres (Oct 7, 2025)
AMT International Film Festival Returns with André De Shields & More (Oct 3, 2025)
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS (Oct 9, 2025)
Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres (Oct 7, 2025)
AMT International Film Festival Returns with André De Shields & More (Oct 3, 2025)
BIO
STEPHEN McKINLEY HENDERSON (Pops) returns to Second Stage Theatre where he was a member of August Wilson’s celebrated Obie Award-winning Jitney ensemble (2002 Olivier Award for Outstanding Drama), as well as the off-Broadway staging of Between Riverside and Crazy. Six Broadway productions include Tony winners for Best Revival; Fences (Tony nomination) and A Raisin in the Sun. Stephen also delights in having played Torvald in the celebrated replacement cast of A Doll’s House Part 2 lead by Julie White. Six off-Broadway performances include The Last Days of Judas Iscariot directed by Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Stephen appears in five Oscar nominated films. Films soon to be released are Causeway, Disappointment Boulevard, Civil War, and DUNE part 2.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Torvald [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Productions
Movies
Marie
[ 1985 ] Cooper's Husband
[ 1985 ] Cooper's Husband
Everyday People
[ 2004 ] Arthur
[ 2004 ] Arthur
Keane
[ 2004 ] Garage Employee
[ 2004 ] Garage Employee
Waltzing Anna
[ 2006 ] Pete
[ 2006 ] Pete
If You Could Say It in Words
[ 2008 ] Beball Fan
[ 2008 ] Beball Fan
The Good Heart
[ 2009 ] Psychiatrist
[ 2009 ] Psychiatrist
Tower Heist
[ 2011 ] Lester
[ 2011 ] Lester
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
[ 2011 ] Walt the Locksmith
[ 2011 ] Walt the Locksmith
Red Hook Summer
[ 2012 ] Deacon Yancy
[ 2012 ] Deacon Yancy
Lincoln
[ 2012 ] William Slade
[ 2012 ] William Slade
The Romans
[ 2014 ] Birdman
[ 2014 ] Birdman
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
[ 2014 ] Deacon Yancy
[ 2014 ] Deacon Yancy
Fences
[ 2016 ] Jim Bono
[ 2016 ] Jim Bono
Manchester by the Sea
[ 2016 ] Mr. Emery
[ 2016 ] Mr. Emery
All at Once
[ 2016 ] Robert
[ 2016 ] Robert
The American Side
[ 2016 ] Stickney
[ 2016 ] Stickney
Lady Bird
[ 2017 ] Father Leviatch
[ 2017 ] Father Leviatch
Native Son
[ 2019 ] Mr. Green
[ 2019 ] Mr. Green
The True Adventures of Wolfboy
[ 2019 ] Nichol
[ 2019 ] Nichol
Bruised
[ 2020 ] Pops
[ 2020 ] Pops
Dune
[ 2021 ] Thufir Hawat
[ 2021 ] Thufir Hawat
Causeway
[ 2022 ] Dr. Luc
[ 2022 ] Dr. Luc
Dune: Part Two
[ 2023 ] Thufir Hawat
[ 2023 ] Thufir Hawat
Civil War
[ 2024 ] Sammy
[ 2024 ] Sammy
The Dutchman
[ 2025 ] Dr. Amiri
[ 2025 ] Dr. Amiri
Good Fortune
[ 2025 ] Azrael
[ 2025 ] Azrael
TV Shows
Law & Order
Marc Kramer, Gerald Mowat
Marc Kramer, Gerald Mowat
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Bernard
Judge Bernard
Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Uncle Hollis
Uncle Hollis
The Madness
Isiah
Isiah
A Man on the Inside
Calbert Graham
Calbert Graham
Radio Play Revival
[ 2022-2024 ] Robert
[ 2022-2024 ] Robert
Extended Family
Dr. Eldridge Davenport
Dr. Eldridge Davenport
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Harold Prince Lifetime Achievement Award
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Distinguished Performance Award
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Between Riverside and Crazy
winner
The Lortels - 2023 - Lifetime Achievement Award
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Between Riverside and Crazy
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Between Riverside and Crazy
Drama League Awards - 2015 - Distinguished Performance Award
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Between Riverside and Crazy
winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Performance
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Between Riverside and Crazy
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actor in a Play
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Between Riverside and Crazy
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Between Riverside and Crazy
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Stephen McKinley Henderson, Fences
Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
Stephen McKinley HendersonKing Hedley II
Videos
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 11:57:15
Video: Stephen McKinley Henderson Reflects on His Decade-Long Journey with BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-01 12:00:48
Video: Patti LuPone Reacts to Trump's Arrest, Talks 'Intense' BEAU IS AFRAID Film & More on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2023-04-18 14:42:18
VIDEO: Common Reveals the Lessons He's Learned From Starring on Broadway on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-12-13 16:34:01
Video: Common and Company Get Ready to Bring BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-11-26 08:00:20
VIDEO: Watch Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell & More in the CAUSEWAY Film Trailer
by Michael Major - 2022-10-06 14:42:50
VIDEO: Kelli O'Hara, Ashley Park & More in THE ACCIDENTAL WOLF Season Two Trailer
by Michael Major - 2021-12-07 12:00:17
Celebrating Black History Month: Denzel Washington and Viola Davis Star in August Wilson's FENCES
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-03 14:07:35
TV: Hangin' Backstage with the Winners of the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-04 12:03:18
VIDEO: Broadway's Beanie Feldstein Discusses LADY BIRD and BFF Ben Platt
by Julie Musbach - 2017-11-19 17:14:54
VIDEO: First Look - Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts Star in New Comedy LADY BIRD
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-09-05 10:31:30
VIDEO: On This Day, April 26: Viola Davis and Denzel Washington Star in the First Broadway Revival of August Wilson's FENCES
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-04-25 23:59:20
STAGE TUBE: August Wilson Gets the Modern Treatment in FENCES Parody
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-12-30 20:01:45
VIDEO: Denzel Washington & Viola Davis in All-New Trailer for FENCES
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-11-25 11:17:50
VIDEO: First Look - Denzel Washington & Viola Davis Star in Film Adaptation of FENCES
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-09-27 09:18:13
In Performance Video: Henderson, Colon in Stephen Adly Guirgis' BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
by Caryn Robbins - 2014-08-05 12:29:18
News
Video: Watch the Trailer for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Theater Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
The official trailer has debuted for This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys, the new documentary spotlighting influential theater couple Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. Check out the trailer, which features interviews with Joel Grey, Jason Alexander, Tyne Daly, Phylicia Rashad, Alfred Molina, and more.
Photos: Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne Documentary THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Premieres
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 7, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys premiered on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
AMT International Film Festival Returns with André De Shields & More
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
This Halloween weekend, the AMT International Film Festival is returning to the award-winning AMT Theater with new titles featuring Tony Award Winner André De Shields, Broadway veteran Lance Roberts, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
This Halloween weekend, the AMT International Film Festival is returning to the award-winning AMT Theater with new titles featuring Tony Award Winner André De Shields, Broadway veteran Lance Roberts, and more.
THIS PLACE MATTERS! TEN CHIMNEYS Film to Premiere at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
A new documentary entitled This Place Matters! Ten Chimneys is set to premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City. Learn more about the film here!
Oscar Qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival Underway With 2025 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
The 29th LA Shorts International Film Festival's 2025 offerings, include 470 films from 34 countries. The OSCARS & BAFTA-qualifying LA Shorts Fest takes place at Regal Cinema LA LIVE on July 16-28.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2025
The 29th LA Shorts International Film Festival's 2025 offerings, include 470 films from 34 countries. The OSCARS & BAFTA-qualifying LA Shorts Fest takes place at Regal Cinema LA LIVE on July 16-28.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
Stephen McKinley Henderson and More to Join BLACK BROADWAY MEN SPOTLIGHT SERIES Season 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
BLACK BROADWAY MEN will present the second season of the BBM SPOTLIGHT SERIES which seeks to amplify the voices of those who have garnered luminous years of wisdom through their career in theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2025
BLACK BROADWAY MEN will present the second season of the BBM SPOTLIGHT SERIES which seeks to amplify the voices of those who have garnered luminous years of wisdom through their career in theatre.
Video: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, & More Star in Teaser Trailer for Ari Aster's EDDINGTON
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025
Ahead of the world premiere at Cannes, A24 has dropped the teaser trailer for Eddington, the new film from writer/director Ari Aster. The movie features an all-star cast, including Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and more. Watch the trailer!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025
Ahead of the world premiere at Cannes, A24 has dropped the teaser trailer for Eddington, the new film from writer/director Ari Aster. The movie features an all-star cast, including Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and more. Watch the trailer!
Mary Steenburgen Joins Ted Danson in Netflix's A MAN ON THE INSIDE Season 2
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025
Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Mary Steenburgen has joined Season 2 of Netflix's critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside, starring alongside real-life husband Ted Danson.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 28, 2025
Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Mary Steenburgen has joined Season 2 of Netflix's critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside, starring alongside real-life husband Ted Danson.
Joe Mantello Gifts $1M to University of North Carolina School of the Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2025
The School of Drama at UNCSA has announced a $1 million gift from acclaimed actor and two-time Tony Award-winning director of stage and screen Joe Mantello, a graduate of the school’s class of ’84.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2025
The School of Drama at UNCSA has announced a $1 million gift from acclaimed actor and two-time Tony Award-winning director of stage and screen Joe Mantello, a graduate of the school’s class of ’84.
A MAN ON THE INSIDE Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Netflix has announced that the critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside has been renewed for a second season, slated to premiere in 2025.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Netflix has announced that the critically acclaimed comedy series A Man on the Inside has been renewed for a second season, slated to premiere in 2025.
Video: Colman Domingo Stars in THE MADNESS Official Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2024
Netflix has released the official trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. The show premieres on Netflix November 28, 2024.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 14, 2024
Netflix has released the official trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. The show premieres on Netflix November 28, 2024.
Video: Behind-the-Scenes with Colman Domingo in THE MADNESS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024
Netflix has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. Watch as Domingo and the executive producers dive behind the scenes of the new show to explore the world of this conspiracy thriller.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2024
Netflix has released a new behind-the-scenes featurette for The Madness, the upcoming thriller series starring Emmy Award winner and Broadway performer Colman Domingo. Watch as Domingo and the executive producers dive behind the scenes of the new show to explore the world of this conspiracy thriller.
Video: Netflix Drops First Trailer for A MAN ON THE INSIDE Starring Ted Danson
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Netflix has released the first trailer for A Man on the Inside, a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. A Man on the Inside premieres this November 21, 2024 on Netflix. Watch the trailer now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Netflix has released the first trailer for A Man on the Inside, a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. A Man on the Inside premieres this November 21, 2024 on Netflix. Watch the trailer now!
Video: Colman Domingo Stars in THE MADNESS Teaser Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Netflix has released a new teaser trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller conspiracy series starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024
Netflix has released a new teaser trailer for The Madness, the upcoming thriller conspiracy series starring Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo.
The Actors Center To Launch New Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024
The Actors Center will launch a new Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists, scheduled to begin in October 2024. Learn more about the program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2024
The Actors Center will launch a new Mentorship Program for Emerging Artists, scheduled to begin in October 2024. Learn more about the program.
Photos: Netflix Debuts First Look for A MAN ON THE INSIDE Starring Ted Danson
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024
Netflix has debuted a first look at A Man on the Inside (formerly known as A Classic Spy), a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. In the series, Charles (Danson), a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation. Take a look at the new photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024
Netflix has debuted a first look at A Man on the Inside (formerly known as A Classic Spy), a new comedy series from creator Mike Schur and starring Ted Danson. In the series, Charles (Danson), a retired man, gets a new lease on life when he answers an ad from a PI and becomes a mole in a secret investigation. Take a look at the new photos here!
A24's CIVIL WAR And I SAW THE TV GLOW Begin Streaming Exclusively On Max This September
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024
A24’s CIVIL WAR (September 13) and I SAW THE TV GLOW (September 20) will debut on HBO and be available to stream exclusively on Max in the U.S. this September. CIVIL WAR, from filmmaker Alex Garland, tells the story of a dystopian future America. I SAW THE TV GLOW follows Owen, a teenager who is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 13, 2024
A24’s CIVIL WAR (September 13) and I SAW THE TV GLOW (September 20) will debut on HBO and be available to stream exclusively on Max in the U.S. this September. CIVIL WAR, from filmmaker Alex Garland, tells the story of a dystopian future America. I SAW THE TV GLOW follows Owen, a teenager who is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show.
Donna Murphy, Stephen Mckinley Henderson & More Will Be Inducted Into the American Theater Hall of Fame
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 8, 2024
The American Theater Hall of Fame has just announced the eight new inductees for 2024. We've got the full list!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 8, 2024
The American Theater Hall of Fame has just announced the eight new inductees for 2024. We've got the full list!
Stephen McKinley Henderson Will Be Master Teacher for 2024 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship at Ten Chimneys
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 9, 2024
Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced Stephen McKinley Henderson as the 2024 Master Teacher for the nationally acclaimed Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program at the Historic National Landmark, Ten Chimneys.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Stephen McKinley Henderson been in?
Stephen McKinley Henderson has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Stephen McKinley Henderson been in?
Stephen McKinley Henderson has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Stephen McKinley Henderson been nominated for?
Harold Prince Lifetime Achievement Award (Drama Desk Awards), Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels) for , Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Performance (Obie Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Between Riverside and Crazy, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Fences and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Hedley II .
What awards has Stephen McKinley Henderson won?
Stephen McKinley Henderson has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was honored with the Harold Prince Lifetime Achievement Award from the Drama Desk Awards and also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels. For his performance in Between Riverside and Crazy, he won the Obie Award for Performance and the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play award from The Lortels.
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