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Duncan Henderson Biography

Birth Name:Duncan Henderson

Profession Producer, Assistant director, Production manager, Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 2004, he and fellow producers of "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" were nominated for a PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures
  • Shared a Best Dramatic Presentation Hugo Award nomination for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in 2002
  • Was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award for Best Film along with Samuel Goldwyn Jr․ and Peter Weir in 2004 for "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World․"
  • Graduated from the Directors Guild of America Training Program
  • Collaborated with director Wolfgang Petersen several times, including on "Outbreak," "The Perfect Storm" and "Poseidon․"
  • Served as executive vice president of feature film production at 20th Century Fox from 1995 to 1997
  • Began collaborating with Peter Weir in 1989 on "Dead Poets Society," continuing the partnership with "Green Card" and "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World․"

Awards

  • 2002Hugo-Best Dramatic Presentation: nominated
  • 2004Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
  • 2004BAFTA Film Award-Best Film: nominated
  • 2004PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: nominated
  • 2012CinEuphoria-Freedom of Expression - Honorary Award: winner