Dickie Henderson OBE, a talented individual, was born in London on October 30th, 1922. At the tender age of 10, he made his stage debut in Frank Lloyd's Hollywood adaptation of Noel Coward's play, "Cavalade". His education was privately funded, with stints in both Hollywood and London, where he attended St. Joseph's College, Beulah Hill.
As a young performer, Henderson toured music halls and appeared in several films alongside his renowned father, Dick Henderson (1891-1958). When the Second World War broke out, he served in the army, later resuming his acting career in revues, pantomimes, and occasional films after demobilization.
In 1953, Henderson began his successful television career with the popular show "Face the Music", followed by the "Arthur Askey Show". He went on to host "Sunday Night at the London Palladium", present 120 "Dickie Henderson Shows", a series of "A Present for Dickie", numerous spectaculars, and collaborate with the renowned Bob Monkhouse.
Throughout his illustrious career, Henderson appeared in eight Royal Command Performances, showcasing his impressive range as a performer. In his free time, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed participating in various sports. He was also a dedicated "Water Rat" and was awarded the OBE in recognition of his tireless charitable efforts.
Henderson was married twice, with his unions producing a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Linda. Unfortunately, he passed away on September 22nd, 1985, at the age of 62, due to cancer.
