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Canadian actress (born 1980)
Rebecca Henderson (born June 4, 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
Television
| Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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| 2010
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The Good Wife
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Will's Assistant
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Episode: "Mock"
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| 2013
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Wallflowers
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Michelle
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Episode: "Square Pegs"
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| 2015
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The Impossibilities
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Alex
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Recurring Cast
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| 2016
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Rectify
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Jenny Paar
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Episode: "Happy Unburdening"
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| 2017
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Cleansed
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Candace
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Main Cast
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| I'm Sorry
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Leah
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Episode: "Too Slow"
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| Manhunt
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Judy Clarke
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Recurring Cast
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| 2018
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Westworld
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Goldberg
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Recurring Cast: Season 2
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| Orange Is the New Black
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Alice Denning
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Episode: "Chocolate Chip Nookie"
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| The First
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Cathleen Spencer
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Episode: "Separation"
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| 2019
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Boy Shorts
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Sara
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Episode: "SNL"
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| 2019–22
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Russian Doll
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Lizzy
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Recurring Cast
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| 2020
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Helpsters
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Farmer Flynn
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Episode: "Nurse Nina & Farmer Flynn/Firefighter Fran & Painter Pat"
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| 2022
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Inventing Anna
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ADA Catherine McCaw
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Recurring Cast
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| The Accidental Wolf
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-
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Episode: "Cockfight"
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| 2022–23
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Single Drunk Female
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Olivia
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Main Cast: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 2
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| 2024
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The Acolyte
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Vernestra Rwoh
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Main Cast
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Video games
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]
References
- ^ "Russian Doll star Rebecca Henderson calls out Friends for 'hostile' gay jokes". Metro. February 26, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on her biggest Netflix role". The Journal. March 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Azzopardi February 22, 2019, Chris. ""Russian Doll" Star Rebecca Henderson Says Show Is Reminder to Accept Herself". LOGO News. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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- ^ Paiella, Gabriella (February 12, 2019). "A Russian Doll Star on Acting in Her Wife's Breakout TV Hit". The Cut. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "'Russian Doll' star Rebecca Henderson dishes on how it was working with Greta Lee and Natasha Lyonne". meaww.com. February 8, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on her biggest Netflix role". The Journal. March 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ "Interview: Rebecca Henderson From The New Netflix Show, Russian Doll". QUAIL BELL MAGAZINE. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "Rebecca Henderson". WP Theater. January 20, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (February 26, 2021). "Freeform Orders Comedy Series 'Single Drunk Female' Starring Ally Sheedy, Sofia Black-D'Elia". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Bendix, Trish (February 11, 2019). "The Queer Wives Who Helped Make "Russian Doll" Tell All". them. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Menza, Kaitlin (November 30, 2017). "A Cozy Celebration in Manhattan". The Cut. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Paiella, Gabriella (February 12, 2019). "A Russian Doll Star on Acting in Her Wife's Breakout TV Hit". The Cut. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Editors, American Theatre (June 1, 2015). "'Hamilton' and 'Curious Incident' Win Big at 2015 Drama Desk Awards". AMERICAN THEATRE. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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