Rachelle Henry Explained

Birth Date:2000 12, mf=yes
Birth Place:Richland, Washington, U.S.
Birth Name:Rachelle Henry
Occupation:Actress, director, filmmaker
Years Active:2006–present

Rachelle Henry (born December 16, 2000) is an American actress and filmmaker.[1] [2] She played the role of Sandy Hobbs[3] in the TLC series Escaping the Prophet[4] and Lissa Golaski in Depth,[5] the film prequel to the video game Soma, by Frictional Games.[6] [7] She is also known for directing and producing short films with social influence and coming of age themes, including Missing,[8] [9] Defining Moments,[10] and Almost Boyfriends.[11]

Early life and career

Rachelle Henry was born on December 16, 2000, in Richland, Washington, and raised in Seattle.[12] She began acting, modeling and training at the age of 6 and was cast in the title role of Twelfth Night Productions' Oliver![13] at the age of 10. Soon after, she began to appear regularly in television commercials and independent films throughout the Pacific Northwest.[14]

At age 15, Henry won a grant from Adobe Systems to produce a project about social change as part of the Adobe Pitch Project[15] in association with Reel Grrls.[16] She produced and directed the short film Missing for which she won the Best Director Award at the 2016 Premio Cinematographico Palena Film Festival in Palena, Italy[17] and Best Short Film with a Social Message at the 2016 NEZ International Film Festival in Kolkata, India.[18]

Henry was nominated in two categories at the 38th Young Artist Academy Awards[19] and won the award for "Best Performance in a Short Film – Teen Actress" on March 17, 2017, for her work as Daisy in the short film, Jersey Gurl.[20] [21] That same week, The Young Entertainer Awards named Rachelle "Best Young Actress in a Short Film" for her portrayal as Alex, a young pick pocket in the film Grifters, which she also produced.[22] [23] In 2019 she was named Best Young Actress for her work in the film Mehndi[24] which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival[25] and was an official selection at the Outfest Film Festival[26] in Los Angeles. She was nominated in four categories for the 40th Young Artist Academy Awards and was the first recipient of the award for Best Producer.[27]

Henry co-starred in several film festival projects including Creased,[28] featured at the San Diego Asian Film Festival 2016[29] and the HollyShorts Film Festival,[30] Losing It,[31] [32] which premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival[33] as well as the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner,[34] and as the alter ego of the Capitol Hill Massacre killer[35] in the 2017 film Wallflower[36] [37] which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival in June 2017.[38] In 2018, Henry appeared alongside Willow Shields (The Hunger Games) and Meg DeLacy (The Fosters) in the feature film Woodstock or Bust which was named Best Feature Film at the Artetmis Film Festival at the Laemmle Theater.[39] The same year, Rachelle played Molly in the feature film, My Summer as a Goth,[40] for which she earned a nomination for best supporting actress.[41]

In 2019, Henry co-starred as Lisa Hunt, oldest daughter of Watergate mastermind E. Howard Hunt, in the Starz Watergate-era television series Gaslit starring Sean Penn, Julia Roberts and Dan Stevens.[42] In 2022, she joined the cast of the Netflix series Dead to Me, starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. Henry plays a young woman with a background and demeanor reminiscent of young Jen Harding (Applegate), who is helping her mother navigating a battle with cancer.[43] She appears in hospital flashbacks reminding Jen of a difficult period in her own life, while her friend Judy (Cardellini) undergoes chemotherapy in an adjacent hospital room.[44] [45] In 2022, Henry was cast in the role of Annie, who befriends runaway protagonist Dina Fox, in Justin Theroux's Apple TV+ series The Mosquito Coast.[46]

Henry was named Junior Editor at We Blab Entertainment Magazine in 2017.[47] She regularly conducts interviews with fellow entertainment personalities. She is often invited to sit on discussion panels[48] [49] speaking to young artists who are seeking to advance their careers.[50] [51] She addresses civic groups promoting positive student development programs[52] and works as a representative of youth who, while unable to vote, wish to have a voice in legislation pertaining to their future.[53]

Philanthropy

Henry is an avid supporter of animal rescue organizations such as Emerald City Pet Rescue and P.A.W.S. She also supports organizations benefitting women and children who are fighting cancer through her participation in 5K Runs sponsored by Women of Wonder and Run of Hope. Charities include organizations such as The Seattle Children's Hospital and Team Survivor.[54]

Filmography

Film (Director)

YearTitleNotes
2016MissingWon Best Director, Palena Film Festival 2016, Palena, Italy
2016Almost BoyfriendsOfficial Selection, RIP Horror Festival 2017, Hollywood, CA
2017Defining MomentsOfficial Selection, Beverly Hills Film Festival 2018, Hollywood, CA
2018EnigmaticNomination Best Director, 2019 Young Entertainer Awards Warner Brothers Studios

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Rogue SaintsLaurenAlso known as Fromme Ganoven
2012All My PresidentsSusieLead cast Nathan Gamble
2012The Neely FamilyLenore NeelyAlso known as If These Walls Could Talk; The history of the Neely Mansion
2013Ship ShiftersCatherine FrontierFilmed aboard the
2014LaggiesBridesmaidDirected by Lynn Shelton, Lead cast Keira Knightley, Sam Rockwell, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ellie Kemper
2015CapriceLisaNominated Claw Award 2015
2015The Hollow OneHuskReleased: Seattle International Film Festival
2015UnSilent NightCyndiWinner: Audience Favorite Award
2015CreasedSydWinner: Grand Jury Award HollyShorts Film Festival
2016DepthLissa GolaskiPrequel film to Soma video game by Frictional Games. Also known as "Soma Transmissions"
2016GriftersAlexProducer. Winner: Young Entertainer Award. Universal Studios
2016MissingMaddieWinner: Jury Award / Best Director Palena, Italy
2016Tall MenAlicia MariottiDistributor: Gravitas Ventures, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix DVD
2016The Book of JudithDarcieOfficial Selection: San Diego Film Festival
2016Jersey GurlDaisyProducer. Winner: Young Artist Award. Universal Studios
2016BeastNarratorNominated: Young Artist Academy Award.
2017Losing ItSarah NewtonSlamdance Film Festival 2017 Cannes Film Festival Short Corner 2017
2017WallflowerFemale MurdererSeattle International Film Festival 2017
2017ViralRaquelPost Production
2017hitchedBritney BellProducer
2018My Summer as a GothMollyOfficial Selection: Arizona International Film Festival and Santa Fe Independent Film Festival
2018EnigmaticAlexa RyanNominated: Best Director. Young Entertainer Awards 2019 Warner Brothers Studios
2018MehndiAmyNominated: Outfest Film Festival and Seattle International Film Festival Alaska Airlines, Starbucks Channel and RevryTV
2018Defining MomentsAva ReynoldsProducer: Official Selection: Beverly Hills Film Festival
2019Woodstock or BustSusanLead Cast Willow Shields Best Film Artemis Film Festival. Roku, Amazon Prime, Fandango, AppleTV
2019Fragile GhostKrista RiefenstahlInspired by Leni Reifenstahl and the Nazi Lebensborn Project
2021MartingaleMaddyLead Cast William Shockley and Kelly Sullivan
2021Bermuda IslandReyLead Cast Tom Sizemore, Noel Gugliemi

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014Escaping the ProphetSandy HobbsTLC (TV network) Season 1, Episodes 1-6
2015Portland Film BeatSelfSeason 2, Episode 1
2015TransmissionsLissa GolaskiSeason 1, Episodes 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
2016Dani's Bucket ListDani BlanchardNominated: Young Artist Award 2017 and Young Entertainer Awards 2017 for Best Teen Actress. Episodes "The Bump", "The Broken Triangle"
2017Biz Kid$VariousPBS Season 6, Episodes 1-6
2021GaslitLisa HuntStarz Season 1, Episodes 2,3 Lead Cast Sean Penn, Julia Roberts, Dan Stevens
2022Dead to MeTeen DaughterNetflix Season 3 Episode 6 – Lead Cast Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden
2023The Mosquito CoastAnnieApple TV+ Season 2, Episodes 9 & 10 – Lead Cast Justin Theroux, Melissa George. Based on the novel by Paul Theroux and the 1986 film starring Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren and River Phoenix

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2011Accolade AwardLeading ActressThe Day
2015Claw AwardBest ActressCaprice
2016Jury AwardBest DirectorMISSING
2017Young Artist AwardBest New Media Performance - Teen ActressDani's Bucket List
2017Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a Short Film - Teen ActressJersey Gurl
2017Young Entertainer AwardBest Young Actress in a Web Performance - 14-UnderDani's Bucket List
2017Young Entertainer AwardBest Young Actress in a Short Film 14-15Grifters
2018Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a Voice-Acting Role - Teen ArtistBeast
2018Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a Short Film - Teen Actresshitched
2018Young Entertainer AwardBest Young DirectorDefining Moments
2018Young Entertainer AwardBest Young Actress 13-15 - Short FilmLosing It
2019Young Entertainer AwardBest Young DirectorEnigmatic
2019Young Entertainer AwardBest Young Actress - Short FilmMehndi
2019Young Artist AwardBest Supporting Actress in a Feature FilmMy Summer as a Goth
2019Young Artist AwardBest DirectorEnigmatic
2019Young Artist AwardBest WriterEnigmatic
2019Young Artist AwardBest ProducerEnigmatic

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Adventures in Indie Filmmaking" . Wilfong . Sharon. Indie Girl Productions. January 25, 2017.
  2. Web site: "Rachelle HENRY: Actress, Director and Film Producer" . A . George. Innovations and More. July 23, 2021.
  3. Book: Jessop . Flora . Brown . Paul T. . 2009 . Church of Lies . registration . sandy hobbs flds. . San Francisco. Jossey-Bass. 105. 978-0-7879-9462-4 .
  4. Web site: "Escaping the Prophet: Life Inside FLDS". MSNBC. January 20, 2014.
  5. Web site: "SOMA – Transmission #5 And #6 Are Here" . Melendez . C.J.. Rely on Horror. October 3, 2015.
  6. Web site: "Soma review – existential horror that stops short of genius". Webber . Jordan Erica. The Guardian. September 25, 2015.
  7. Web site: "About the Films". Soma Input Portal.com. November 7, 2014.
  8. Web site: "Adobe Youth Voices Video Grant – Rachelle Henry, Missing". Adobe Education Development Center. October 3, 2015.
  9. Web site: "Adobe Youth Voices". Adobe Foundation. April 3, 2016.
  10. Web site: "Interview with Actress, Director, and Producer Rachelle Henry". NaLuda Magazine. August 26, 2019.
  11. Web site: "Announcing The Winners" . Nordenstrom. Krk. The Seattle 48 Hour Film Project. October 9, 2016.
  12. Web site: "Actress Focused On Her Future". Time Times Magazine. February 1, 2021.
  13. Web site: "Twelfth Night Productions Presents Oliver!". June 13, 2011.
  14. Web site: "Rachelle Chats with TMI her Powerful Film 'Missing,' her dream role, & More!". Hutto . Ainsley. Teen Music Insider . May 17, 2000.
  15. Web site: "Creating opportunities for incredible futures". Adobe Systems. April 3, 2016.
  16. Web site: "What Would You Do with $1000 from Adobe?" . Reel Grrls!. June 10, 2016 .
  17. Web site: "Premio Cinematografico Palena chiude un'edizione da record" . Fare Film . August 15, 2016.
  18. Web site: "NEZ International Film Festival, 2016" . Niff Movie Awards . September 27, 2016 .
  19. Web site: "Young Artist Awards 2017 Nominations" . Young Artist Awards . March 17, 2017 .
  20. Web site: "Young Artist Awards 2017 Winners" . Young Artist Awards . March 17, 2017 .
  21. Web site: " Seattleite Rachelle Henry Is Nominated for Two Young Artist Awards". Grice. Katheryn. Seattle Met. July 11, 2018.
  22. Web site: "Young Entertainer Awards; Honoring and Celebrating Youth in Entertainment" . the Young Entertainer Awards . March 20, 2017 .
  23. Web site: " Rachelle Henry - YEA Greenroom!" . The Young Entertainer Awards Foundation . April 3, 2017 .
  24. Web site: "Young Entertainer Awards; Honoring and Celebrating Youth in Entertainment" . the Young Entertainer Awards . March 20, 2019 .
  25. Web site: "2019 Seattle International Film Festival ShortsFest Winners Announced" . Bedell. Amanda. Seattle International Film Festival. May 27, 2019.
  26. Web site: "Outfest Los Angeles – Film Brings Us Together". Outfest Film Festival. July 12, 2019.
  27. Web site: "2019 Winners" . The Young Artist Academy Awards. July 21, 2019 .
  28. Web site: ""Creased" Screens at Seattle Shorts Film Festival ". Propes . Richard. The Independent Critic . September 24, 2006.
  29. Web site: "The San Diego Asian Film Festival" . Pacific Arts Movement . November 12, 2016 .
  30. Web site: "HollyShorts Film Festival" . HollyShorts.com . August 14, 2016 .
  31. Web site: "Slamdance 2017 Unveils Special Screenings, Beyond & Shorts Programs" . Lodderhose. Diana. Deadline Hollywood. December 6, 2016.
  32. Web site: "Slamdance fills out slate with Special Screenings, Beyond features, and shorts" . Means. Sean P.. The Salt Lake Tribune. December 6, 2016.
  33. Web site: "Slamdance Film Festival 2017 Reveals Specials Screenings" . Calvario . Liz . Indie Wire. December 6, 2016.
  34. Web site: "Festival De Cannes Festival Corner Losing It" . Festival De Cannes .
  35. Web site: "Site of Capitol Hill massacre is once again a happy home". Sullivan . Jennifer. . December 26, 2006 . June 14, 2017.
  36. Web site: "Wallflower Review: The Scene Before The Crime" . The New York Times. October 3, 2019.
  37. Web site: Film Review: 'Wallflower' . Harvey . Dennis. Variety. June 13, 2017 . June 14, 2017.
  38. Web site: "Wallflower" Seattle International Film Festival Lineup . Seattle International Film Festival.
  39. Web site: "Leslie Bloom's 'Woodstock or Bust' Receives "Best Feature Pro-Action" at Artemis Film Festival" . Wilen . Jenna. ABNewswire. April 30, 2019.
  40. Web site: "My Summer as a Goth' VOD Review" . Haldon. Kevin. Nerdly. November 13, 2020.
  41. Web site: "Young Artist Awards 2019 Nominations" . Young Artist Awards . March 17, 2019 .
  42. Web site: "'Gaslit': Allison Tolman, J.C. MacKenzie, Chris Bauer, Hamish Linklater, Chris Messina Join Starz's Watergate Drama" . Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. July 1, 2021.
  43. Web site: "'Dead to Me' series ending, explained: What happens to Jen and Judy?" . Brockington. Ariana. Today. November 22, 2022.
  44. Web site: "We're Gonna Beat This Thing" . Srivastava. Arnav. Review Geek. November 23, 2022.
  45. Web site: "'Dead to Me' Creator and Cast Explain Season 3 Pregnancy Surprise and 'Full Circle' Meaning Behind That Devastating Ending" . Longeretta. Emily. Variety. November 21, 2022.
  46. Web site: "Rachelle Henry Stars Alongside Justin Theroux In 'The Mosquito Coast' - With Christina Applegate In Netflix 'Dead To Me' . Hip n Trendy. November 13, 2022.
  47. Web site: "Rachelle Henry Guest Editor" . WeBlab Magazine. June 1, 2017 .
  48. Web site: "2020 Guest Speakers: Rachelle Henry" . Seattle Film Summit. October 14, 2020.
  49. Web site: "Guest Speaker: Rachelle Henry" . Filmapalooza. February 20, 2021.
  50. Web site: "Breaking Into the Business: A Panel for Youth Actors" . Washington Filmworks. November 10, 2016.
  51. Web site: "Seattle Shorts Film Festival a Fall spectacle this year" . Media Inc Magazine . November 16, 2016.
  52. Web site: "Born to Entertain" . O'Brien . Rourke. Rotary International. May 23, 2014.
  53. Web site: "Too Young to Vote": Local Teens Seek Change With Walkouts, Student Government and More . Alexander . Gemma. Parent Map. January 14, 2017.
  54. Web site: "Rachelle Henry". Theater Puget Sound.