Stephen McKinley Henderson

Stephen McKinley Henderson

75 · Born: Aug 31, 1949

Known For

DuneDune
Lady BirdLady Bird
Civil WarCivil War
FencesFences

Personal Details

BornAug 31, 1949 Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Parents
  • Ruby Naomi Henderson
  • Elihue Henderson

Biography

Stephen McKinley Henderson, a renowned actor, first took his first breath on August 31, 1949, in the vibrant city of Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America.

Pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, Henderson has made a lasting impression on the big screen, with notable roles in critically acclaimed films such as Fences (2016),Lady Bird (2017),and Civil War (2024).

In his personal life, Henderson has been fortunate enough to share his journey with his loving wife, Pamela Reed Henderson, whom he exchanged vows with on April 22, 1978.

Career

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2025
The Dutchman
The Dutchman
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2024
Civil War
Civil War as Sammy
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A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside as Calbert Graham
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The Madness
The Madness as Isiah
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2023
Beau Is Afraid
Beau Is Afraid as Therapist
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2022
Causeway
Causeway as Dr. Lucas
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2021
Dune
Dune as Thufir Hawat
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2020
Bruised
Bruised as Pops
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Devs
Devs as Stewart
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Run
Run as John
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2019
The True Adventures of Wolfboy
The True Adventures of Wolfboy as Nicholas
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Native Son
Native Son as Mr. Green
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2018
Strangers
Strangers as Billy Caldwell
{"id":121075,"title":"Lady Bird","year":"2017","character":"Father Leviatch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-bird","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/150b82d258qo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/150b82d258qo.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Lady Bird
Lady Bird as Father Leviatch
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2016
Fences
Fences as Jim Bono
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The American Side
The American Side as Stickney
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The Romans
The Romans as Birdman
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Manchester by the Sea
Manchester by the Sea as Mr. Emery
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All at Once
All at Once as Robert
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2014
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus as Deacon Yancy
{"id":8876,"title":"Red Hook Summer","year":"2012","character":"Deacon Yancy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/red-hook-summer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8876.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8876.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Red Hook Summer
Red Hook Summer as Deacon Yancy
{"id":199,"title":"Lincoln","year":"2012","character":"William Slade","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lincoln","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hhpjb0jp5n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hhpjb0jp5n0.jpg"},"released":1}
Lincoln
Lincoln as William Slade
{"id":176,"title":"The Newsroom","year":2012,"character":"Solomon Hancock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-newsroom-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rqk9ntlea70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rqk9ntlea70.jpg"},"released":1}
The Newsroom
The Newsroom as Solomon Hancock
{"id":682,"title":"Tower Heist","year":"2011","character":"Lester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tower-heist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ai7rj2jh8k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ai7rj2jh8k0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Tower Heist
Tower Heist as Lester
{"id":6274,"title":"Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close","year":"2011","character":"Walt the Locksmith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/extremely-loud-incredibly-close","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rfbhjiu7eck0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rfbhjiu7eck0.jpg"},"released":1}
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close as Walt the Locksmith
{"id":19115,"title":"The Good Heart","year":"2009","character":"Psychiatrist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-good-heart","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_19115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_19115.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
The Good Heart
The Good Heart as Psychiatrist
{"id":47284,"title":"Premature","year":"2008","character":"Homeless Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/premature-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_47284.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_47284.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Premature
Premature as Homeless Man
{"id":46375,"title":"If You Could Say It in Words","year":"2008","character":"Baseball Fan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/if-you-could-say-it-in-words","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_46375.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_46375.jpg"},"released":1}
If You Could Say It in Words
If You Could Say It in Words as Baseball Fan
{"id":7830,"title":"New Amsterdam","year":2008,"character":"Omar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/new-amsterdam","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2v6am34obbb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2v6am34obbb0.jpg"},"released":1}
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam as Omar
{"id":49265,"title":"Waltzing Anna","year":"2006","character":"Pete","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/waltzing-anna","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49265.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49265.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Waltzing Anna
Waltzing Anna as Pete
{"id":48928,"title":"Keane","year":"2005","character":"Garage Employee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/keane","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_48928.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_48928.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Keane
Keane as Garage Employee
{"id":52328,"title":"Everyday People","year":"2004","character":"Arthur","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/everyday-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52328.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52328.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Everyday People
Everyday People as Arthur
{"id":160214,"title":"American Playhouse","year":"1989","character":"Bobo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-playhouse-1989-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160214.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as Bobo
{"id":62452,"title":"Marie","year":"1985","character":"Cooper's Husband","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/marie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62452.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62452.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Marie
Marie as Cooper's Husband
{"id":162167,"title":"American Playhouse","year":"1984","character":"James Cheeks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-playhouse-1984-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162167.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162167.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
American Playhouse
American Playhouse as James Cheeks
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2024
Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War
Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War
{"id":168599,"title":"Giving Voice","year":"2020","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/giving-voice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168599.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168599.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Giving Voice
Giving Voice