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Stephen Henderson, actor
Actor

Stephen Henderson: Movies & Box Office

films
7
on screen
2017–2023
box office
$502M
average score
76
Born
August 31, 1949 (age 77)
Birthplace
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Full name
Stephen McKinley Henderson
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, teacher
Years active
1970-present
Known for

The Best Stephen Henderson Movies

The highest-rated films Stephen Henderson is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Dune: Part One (2021) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Stephen Henderson's Career in Numbers

Stephen Henderson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Stephen Henderson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Lady Bird (2017) to Beau Is Afraid (2023), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Stephen Henderson Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 2
  2. 2020s 5

The 2020s were Stephen Henderson's busiest decade, with 5 films.

Stephen Henderson Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Action 1
  • Adventure 1

Drama is the genre Stephen Henderson has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of action (1).

Stephen Henderson Career Milestones

First film
Lady Bird 2017
Biggest box office hit
Dune: Part One $411M worldwide
Best-rated film
Dune: Part One Movie Echo Score 85
Newest film
Beau Is Afraid 2023
7 credits

Stephen Henderson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Stephen Henderson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Stephen Henderson?

Stephen Henderson was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States in 1949 and is 77 years old. Credited on films since 2017, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Stephen McKinley Henderson (born August 31, 1949) is a seasoned American actor. He is celebrated for his remarkable skills in theater, film, and television performances. Henderson is a distinguished professor, having taught at the State University of New York at Buffalo where he is currently serving his retirement as a professor emeritus. He's well-recognized for his performances in August Wilson plays. His soft-spoken demeanor, combined with his professional and academic experience, adds immense depth and understanding to his characters.

Henderson's roles frequently delve into sessioned narratives from ordinary people's lives. His expertise lies in blending into his characters and making them exude authenticity and relatability. He was part of the original Broadway cast of August Wilson's famed Century Cycle, receiving a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Fences. In cinema, he's recognized for his roles in high-rated films like Manchester by the Sea and Fences, for which he received great critical acclaim. Longevity of his service can be empathized in the 2007 course, where he had taught playwriting and acting with an engrossing approach to better students' understanding.

FAQ

Stephen Henderson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Stephen Henderson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Stephen Henderson been in?

Stephen Henderson is credited on 7 films, from 2017 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Stephen Henderson's highest-grossing movie?

Dune: Part One (2021) is Stephen Henderson's biggest box office hit, with $411M worldwide, ahead of Lady Bird (2017) ($79M). Across every film with box office figures, Stephen Henderson's movies have made $502M.

Stephen Henderson's biggest hits

What is the best Stephen Henderson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Stephen Henderson's best-rated film is Dune: Part One (2021) with a score of 85, followed by Lady Bird (2017) (85).

Best Stephen Henderson movies, ranked

How old is Stephen Henderson?

Stephen Henderson is 77 years old, born on August 31, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

What is Stephen Henderson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Stephen Henderson's filmography is Beau Is Afraid (2023).

The Best Stephen Henderson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 7 credits.

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