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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, 2022
Walter "Pops" Washington

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Torvald [Replacement]

[Off-Broadway]
Second Stage Theatre Production, 2015
Pops

[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Production, 2014
Pops

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2014
Bobo

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2010
Jim Bono

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Elmore

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Red Carter

[Off-Broadway]
2005
Pontius Pilate/Uncle Pino

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Van Helsing

Abraham Van Helsing

[Broadway]
Manhattan Theatre Club Production, 2004
Sammy Bow

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2003
Slow Drag

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2001
Stool Pigeon

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Turnbo

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Turnbo

[Off-Broadway]
1994
Emmett Tate

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Bobo

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director

Movies

Marie
[ 1985 ] Cooper's Husband
Everyday People
[ 2004 ] Arthur
Keane
[ 2004 ] Garage Employee
Waltzing Anna
[ 2006 ] Pete
If You Could Say It in Words
[ 2008 ] Beball Fan
The Good Heart
[ 2009 ] Psychiatrist
Tower Heist
[ 2011 ] Lester
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
[ 2011 ] Walt the Locksmith
Red Hook Summer
[ 2012 ] Deacon Yancy  
Lincoln
[ 2012 ] William Slade
The Romans
[ 2014 ] Birdman
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
[ 2014 ] Deacon Yancy
Fences
[ 2016 ] Jim Bono
Manchester by the Sea
[ 2016 ] Mr. Emery
All at Once
[ 2016 ] Robert
The American Side
[ 2016 ] Stickney
Lady Bird
[ 2017 ] Father Leviatch
Native Son
[ 2019 ] Mr. Green
The True Adventures of Wolfboy
[ 2019 ] Nichol
Bruised
[ 2020 ] Pops
Dune
[ 2021 ] Thufir Hawat
Causeway
[ 2022 ] Dr. Luc
Dune: Part Two
[ 2023 ] Thufir Hawat

TV Shows

Law & Order
Marc Kramer, Gerald Mowat
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judge Bernard
Wu-Tang: An American Saga
Uncle Hollis

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

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News


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Donna Murphy, Stephen Mckinley Henderson & More Will Be Inducted Into the American Theater Hall of Fame

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Stephen McKinley Henderson Will Be Master Teacher for 2024 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship at Ten Chimneys

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Stephen Mckinley Henderson Will Lead The 2024 Lunt-fontanne Fellowship Program At Ten Chimneys

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.
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Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR to Receive Physical Media Release in July

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Photos: The Acting Company Hosts Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson

Last night, The Acting Company awarded Stephen McKinley Henderson the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala. See photos from the evening below!
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson

Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Stephen McKinley Henderson Talks Filming BEAU IS AFRAID With Patti LuPone

In a new interview, actor Stephen McKinley Henderson discussed working with Patti LuPone in a scene from the film Beau is Afraid that never saw the light of day. Henderson went on to discuss how, despite training at Juilliard at the same time, their professional paths hadn't crossed until the 2023 film.
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The Acting Company Will Honor Stephen McKinley Henderson at 'Fantastic Journeys' Gala

The Acting Company has announced that Stephen McKinley Henderson will receive the John Houseman Award Honor, and William H. Wright II will receive the Joan M. Warburg Award Honor, as part of The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala.
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THE DUTCHMAN Film Adaptation to Star Stephen McKinley Henderson, André Holland & More

Stephen McKinley Henderson, André Holland, Zazie Beetz, and Kate Mara have joined the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of The Dutchman. Andre Gaines' film adaptation of the Obie-winning play has landed a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement.
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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?

Stephen McKinley Henderson has received several nominations and awards throughout his career, including the following: - Harold Prince Lifetime Achievement Award (Drama Desk Awards) - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy - Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels) - 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 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Hedley II

What awards has Stephen McKinley Henderson won?

Stephen McKinley Henderson has won the following awards: Harold Prince Lifetime Achievement Award (Drama Desk Awards), Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels), Performance (Obie Awards) for Between Riverside and Crazy, and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play (The Lortels) for Between Riverside and Crazy.

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