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Stephen McKinley Henderson Biography

Birth Name:Stephen McKinley Henderson

Birth Place:Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Was part of Group One of the Juilliard Drama School, later finishing his degree at the North Carolina School of Arts and Rose Bruford College in England․c
  • A celebrated stage actor, known for his supporting roles in playwright August Wilson's collective works
  • Best known for playing Arthur in the acclaimed HBO film "Everyday People․"
  • In 2010, was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor for his role in "Fences․"

Awards

  • 2005Black Reel-Best Supporting Actor, Network/Cable Television: nominated
  • 2016ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2016IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2017Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2017Movies for Grownups Award-Best Buddy Picture: nominated
  • 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2017ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
  • 2017Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2017Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2017Virtuoso Award-: winner
  • 2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2019CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: winner
  • 2022Tar Heel Award-: nominated
  • 2025Tar Heel Award-: nominated
  • 2026Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated