Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson (born 1980)[1] is a Canadian actress.[2]

For other uses, see Rebecca Henderson (disambiguation).

Life and career

Henderson was born and raised in Canada.[3] She moved to New York for college,[4] and holds an M.F.A. from Columbia University.[5]

Henderson is known for her portrayal of Lizzy on the Netflix series Russian Doll[6][7][8] and for her roles in independent films Appropriate Behavior, They Remain, and Mickey and the Bear.[9][10][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]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 A Lone Star State Katie Short
2010 Meskada Lyla Burrows
2011 Little Horses Judy Short
Genau Julie
2012 Compliance Lawyer
2013 Diving Normal Rhonda
Frank the Bastard Melody
2014 Appropriate Behavior Maxine
The Mend David
2015 True Story Ellen Parks
Actresses Danielle Short
Mistress America Anna
Buzzer Lora Short
And It Was Good Chorus
2017 Tooth and Nail Kate Short
2018 They Remain Jessica
A Simple Wedding Lynne
2019 Mickey and the Bear Leslee Watkins
Lady Liberty Dr. Herman Short
2021 Werewolves Within Dr. Jane Ellis
The Good House Tess Good
2022 Sex Appeal Ma Kim
2022 Call Jane Edie

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Good Wife Will's Assistant Episode: "Mock"
2013 Wallflowers Michelle Episode: "Square Pegs"
2015 The Impossibilities Alex Recurring cast
2016 Rectify Jenny Paar Episode: "Happy Unburdening"
2017 Cleansed Candace Main cast
I'm Sorry Leah Episode: "Too Slow"
Manhunt Judy Clarke Recurring cast
2018 Westworld Goldberg Recurring cast (season 2)
Orange Is the New Black Alice Denning Episode: "Chocolate Chip Nookie"
The First Cathleen Spencer Episode: "Separation"
2019 Boy Shorts Sara Episode: "SNL"
2019–present Russian Doll Lizzy Recurring cast
2020 Helpsters Farmer Flynn Episode: "Nurse Nina & Farmer Flynn/Firefighter Fran & Painter Pat"
2022 Single Drunk Female Olivia Main cast
Inventing Anna ADA Catherine McCaw 6 Episodes
The Accidental Wolf Season 2
2024 The Acolyte Vernestra Rwoh Post-production

Videogames
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Grand Theft Auto IV Michelle / Karen Daniels
2013 Grand Theft Auto V
2017 Grand Theft Auto Online

Awards and honors

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.[15]

Personal life

Henderson identifies as a lesbian.[16] In 2016, Henderson married writer-director Leslye Headland.[17][18] They reside in New York. She is best friends with Katherine Waterston.[19]

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