Biff Henderson
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October 3, 1946
To Tell the Truth (1969)
The David Letterman Show (1980)
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–93)
Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Biff Henderson | |
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 Biff Henderson in New York City. | |
| Born | James Jackson Henderson, Jr.[1] October 3, 1946 |
| Occupation(s) | Stage manager for: To Tell the Truth (1969) The David Letterman Show (1980) Late Night with David Letterman (1982–93) Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015) |
| Employer(s) | NBC CBS |
James Jackson "Biff" Henderson, Jr. (born October 3, 1946) is an American comedian and television personality best known for his work on the Late Show with David Letterman. He was the show's stage manager and appeared in occasional humorous segments, which often involved interviewing people at public places and events.
Henderson was born in Durham, North Carolina, in the Hayti District. He acquired the nickname "Biff" from his mother when her friend had a dream involving a boy named "Biff".[2] Henderson played tennis in his school years. One of his friends and opponents was tennis legend Arthur Ashe.[3][4] Henderson graduated from Hillside High School in Durham, and earned a degree in business administration from Hampton Institute. He also served in the United States Army and deployed to Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
