Marcus Henderson (actor)

Marcus Henderson (born September 13, 1987) is an American actor best known for his role as Walter in the film Get Out.

Marcus Henderson
Born (1987-09-13) September 13, 1987
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Education
OccupationActor
Years active2009–present
Children2

Early life

Henderson was born in St. Louis to Leon and Barbara Henderson. He attended college at Alabama State University on a football scholarship and was a member of Phi Beta Sigma.[1] While there, he saw a one-man show performed by Charles S. Dutton, which led to his first professional role as an uncredited extra in the film Honeydripper. Dutton wrote Henderson a letter of recommendation to Yale School of Drama, where Henderson graduated in 2011.[2][1][3][4]

Career

Henderson has said theater is "his first love".[5][6] He has performed Shakespeare both at Yale and the California Shakespeare Company.[7][8] Henderson's first role in a major motion picture was as the character Big Sid in Django Unchained. In 2016, he portrayed one of the henchmen in Pete's Dragon. In 2017, he had a supporting role in the film Get Out and a recurring role on Snowfall.[9] In 2019, Henderson appeared in Juanita and is a part of the cast of Tacoma FD.[10]

Personal life

Henderson is married, has two daughters, and lives in Los Angeles.[5][11]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2007HoneydripperDancing manUncredited
2012Django UnchainedBig Sid
2014WhiplashBassist (JVC)
2014Bobo NoirWaiter
2014College MusicalKingston Host
2015WoodlawnReginald
2016HalfwayPaulie
2016Pete's DragonWoodrow
2017Get OutWalter
2017SnowfallSgt. Andre WrightRecurring cast
2018Insidious: The Last KeyDetective Whitfield
2018Lemon DropTed
2019JuanitaRandy
2019Tacoma FDGranfield "Granny" SmithMain cast

References
  1. Vaughn, Kenya (August 8, 2008). "North County native Marcus Henderson off to Ivy League acting program". St Louis American. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  2. "The Showcase of the Class of 2011". Yale School of Drama. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  3. "St. Louis native Marcus Henderson among cast of Urban Movie Channel feature 'Halfway'". St. Louis American. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  4. "The Class of 2011 Actor Presentations". Yale School of Drama. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  5. Evans, Kelley D. "'Get Out' star Marcus Henderson is making big strides in his two new films". Andscape. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  6. "Marcus Henderson". Instagram. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  7. "A Raisin in the Sun May 21–June 15". California Shakespeare Theater. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  8. Gates, Anita (March 25, 2011). "A Love, Updated, but Still Tragic". New York Times. No. Theater Review, Connecticut. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  9. "Gold Derby Awards". Gold Derby Awards. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  10. N'Duka, Amanda. "'Get Out' Actor Marcus Henderson Cast In 'Juanita'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  11. "Alabama State grad featured in box office hit 'Get Out'". WSFA. NBC. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
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