Rebecca Henderson Explained

Rebecca Henderson (born 1980)[1] is a Canadian actress.[2] She is known for her portrayal of Lizzy on the Netflix series Russian Doll[3] [4] [5] and for her roles in independent films Appropriate Behavior, They Remain, and Mickey and the Bear.[6] [7] [8]

Biography

Henderson was born and raised in Canada.[9] She moved to New York for college,[10] and holds an M.F.A. degree from Columbia University.[11]

In October 2019, it was announced that Henderson would star alongside Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline in Amblin Partners' feature The Good House.[12] In 2021, she joined the main cast of Freeform's Single Drunk Female as Olivia, a lesbian journalist.[13] She joined cast of the Hulu comedy Sex Appeal in April 2021.[14]

Henderson is a lesbian.[15] In 2016, she married writer-director Leslye Headland.[16] [17] They reside in New York. She is best friends with Katherine Waterston.[18]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009A Lone Star StateKatieShort
2010MeskadaLyla Burrows
2011Little HorsesJudyShort
GenauJulie
2012ComplianceLawyer
2013Diving NormalRhonda
Frank the BastardMelody
2014Appropriate BehaviorMaxine
The MendDavid
2015True StoryEllen Parks
ActressesDanielleShort
Mistress AmericaAnna
Buzzer LoraShort
And It Was GoodChorus
2017Tooth and NailKateShort
2018They RemainJessica
A Simple WeddingLynne
2019Mickey and the BearLeslee Watkins
Lady LibertyDr. HermanShort
2021Werewolves WithinDr. Jane Ellis
The Good HouseTess Good
2022Sex AppealMa Kim
Call JaneEdie
2023You Hurt My FeelingsAlice

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The Good WifeWill's AssistantEpisode: "Mock"
2013WallflowersMichelleEpisode: "Square Pegs"
2015The ImpossibilitiesAlexRecurring Cast
2016Rectify Jenny PaarEpisode: "Happy Unburdening"
2017CleansedCandaceMain Cast
I'm SorryLeahEpisode: "Too Slow"
ManhuntJudy ClarkeRecurring Cast
2018WestworldGoldbergRecurring Cast: Season 2
Orange Is the New BlackAlice DenningEpisode: "Chocolate Chip Nookie"
The First Cathleen SpencerEpisode: "Separation"
2019Boy ShortsSaraEpisode: "SNL"
2019–22Russian DollLizzyRecurring Cast
2020HelpstersFarmer FlynnEpisode: "Nurse Nina & Farmer Flynn/Firefighter Fran & Painter Pat"
2022Inventing AnnaADA Catherine McCawRecurring Cast
The Accidental Wolf-Episode: "Cockfight"
2022–23Single Drunk FemaleOliviaMain Cast: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 2
2024The AcolyteVernestra Rwoh

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008Grand Theft Auto IVMichelle / Karen Daniels
2013Grand Theft Auto V
2017Grand Theft Auto Online

Awards and honours

Henderson received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble performance in Signature Theatre's 2015 revival of "The Wayside Motor Inn" by A.R. Gurney.[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 26, 2019. Russian Doll star Rebecca Henderson calls out Friends for 'hostile' gay jokes. January 7, 2021. Metro. en.
  2. Web site: Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on her biggest Netflix role. January 7, 2021. The Journal. March 2019 . en.
  3. Web site: February 21, 2019 . Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife . May 24, 2021 . Autostraddle . en-US.
  4. Web site: Azzopardi February 22, 2019 . Chris . "Russian Doll" Star Rebecca Henderson Says Show Is Reminder to Accept Herself . May 24, 2021 . LOGO News.
  5. Web site: Paiella . Gabriella . February 12, 2019 . A Russian Doll Star on Acting in Her Wife's Breakout TV Hit . May 24, 2021 . The Cut . en-us.
  6. News: Kenigsberg . Ben . March 1, 2018 . Review: In 'They Remain,' Scientists Investigate the Site of a Cult Massacre (Published 2018) . February 26, 2021 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  7. Web site: February 8, 2019 . 'Russian Doll' star Rebecca Henderson dishes on how it was working with Greta Lee and Natasha Lyonne . January 7, 2021 . meaww.com . en.
  8. Web site: February 21, 2019 . Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife . January 7, 2021 . Autostraddle . en-US.
  9. Web site: Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on her biggest Netflix role. January 7, 2021. The Journal. March 2019 . en.
  10. Web site: Interview: Rebecca Henderson From The New Netflix Show, Russian Doll. May 24, 2021. QUAIL BELL MAGAZINE. en.
  11. Web site: January 20, 2015. Rebecca Henderson. February 26, 2021. WP Theater. en.
  12. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. October 8, 2019. Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Beverly D'Angelo & More Move Into Amblin Partners' 'The Good House'. February 26, 2021. Deadline. en-US.
  13. Web site: Otterson. Joe. February 26, 2021. Freeform Orders Comedy Series 'Single Drunk Female' Starring Ally Sheedy, Sofia Black-D'Elia. February 26, 2021. Variety. en-US.
  14. Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. April 5, 2021. 'Sex Appeal': Margaret Cho, Skai Jackson, Paris Jackson & More Join Hulu Comedy From American High. May 3, 2021. Deadline. en-US.
  15. Web site: February 21, 2019 . Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife . May 2, 2022 . Autostraddle . en-US.
  16. Web site: Bendix . Trish . The Queer Wives Who Helped Make "Russian Doll" Tell All . January 7, 2021 . them. . February 11, 2019 . en-us.
  17. Web site: Menza . Kaitlin . November 30, 2017 . A Cozy Celebration in Manhattan . January 7, 2021 . The Cut . en-us.
  18. Web site: Paiella. Gabriella. February 12, 2019. A Russian Doll Star on Acting in Her Wife's Breakout TV Hit. May 24, 2021. The Cut. en-us.
  19. Web site: Editors. American Theatre. June 1, 2015. 'Hamilton' and 'Curious Incident' Win Big at 2015 Drama Desk Awards. January 7, 2021. AMERICAN THEATRE. en-US.

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