Rebecca Henderson (actress)

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

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] In 2016, Henderson married writer-director Leslye Headland.[6][7] They reside in New York.

Henderson is known for her portrayal of Lizzy on the Netflix series Russian Doll, the quirky and endearing overall-clad lesbian best friend who quickly became a fan favorite.[8][9] Of the role, she shared "I’m a real caretaker with my wife and my friends. That’s probably the biggest overlap between me and Lizzy."[10]

She is also known for her roles in independent films Appropriate Behavior, They Remain, and Mickey and the Bear.[11][12][13] In October 2019, it was announced that Henderson would star alongside Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline in Amblin Partners’ feature The Good House.[14] In 2021, she joined the main cast of Freeform's Single Drunk Female as Olivia, a "brilliant melancholic lesbian" and accoladed journalist.[15] She joined cast of the upcoming Hulu comedy Sex Appeal in April 2021.[16]

Filmography

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

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; 4 episodes
2016 Rectify Jenny Paar Episode: "Happy Unburdening"
2017 Cleansed Candace Main cast
2017 I'm Sorry Leah Episode: "Too Slow"
2017 Manhunt Judy Clarke Recurring; 3 episodes
2018 Westworld Goldberg Recurring; 3 episodes
2018 Orange Is the New Black Alice Denning Episode: "Chocolate Chip Nookie"
2018 The First Cathleen Spencer Episode: "Separation"
2019–present Russian Doll Lizzy Recurring; 7 episodes
2020 Helpsters Farmer Flynn Episode: "Nurse Nina & Farmer Flynn/Firefighter Fran & Painter Pat"
2022 Inventing Anna ADA Catherine McCaw
TBA Single Drunk Female Olivia

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

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.[17]

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. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  3. "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on her biggest Netflix role". The Journal. 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. Bendix, Trish. "The Queer Wives Who Helped Make "Russian Doll" Tell All". them. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  7. Menza, Kaitlin (November 30, 2017). "A Cozy Celebration in Manhattan". The Cut. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  8. "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  9. Azzopardi 2/22/2019, Chris. ""Russian Doll" Star Rebecca Henderson Says Show Is Reminder to Accept Herself". LOGO News. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  10. Paiella, Gabriella (February 12, 2019). "A Russian Doll Star on Acting in Her Wife's Breakout TV Hit". The Cut. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  11. 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.
  12. "'Russian Doll' star Rebecca Henderson dishes on how it was working with Greta Lee and Natasha Lyonne". meaww.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  13. "Russian Doll's Rebecca Henderson on Lizzy, Love and Working With Her Wife". Autostraddle. February 21, 2019. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  14. 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.
  15. Otterson, Joe (February 26, 2021). "Freeform Orders Comedy Series 'Single Drunk Female' Starring Ally Sheedy, Sofia Black-D'Elia". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  16. 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.
  17. Editors, American Theatre (June 1, 2015). "'Hamilton' and 'Curious Incident' Win Big at 2015 Drama Desk Awards". AMERICAN THEATRE. Retrieved January 7, 2021.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
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