Rebecca Henderson
Canadian actress (born 1980)
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Rebecca Henderson (born June 4, 1980)[2] is a Canadian actress.[3] She is known for her portrayal of Lizzy on the Netflix series Russian Doll[4][5][6] and for her roles in independent films Appropriate Behavior, They Remain, and Mickey and the Bear.[7][8][9]
Rebecca Henderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 4, 1980 Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Russian Doll Westworld |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1[1] |
Biography
Henderson was born and raised in Canada.[10] She moved to New York for college,[11] and holds an M.F.A. degree from Columbia University.[12]
In October 2019, it was announced that Henderson would star alongside Sigourney Weaver and Kevin Kline in Amblin Partners' feature The Good House.[13] In 2021, she joined the main cast of Freeform's Single Drunk Female as Olivia, a lesbian journalist.[14] She joined cast of the Hulu comedy Sex Appeal in April 2021.[15]
Henderson is a lesbian.[16] In 2016, she married writer-director Leslye Headland.[17][18] They reside in New York. She is best friends with Katherine Waterston.[19]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Lone Star State | Katie | Short |
| 2010 | Meskada | Lyla Burrows | |
| 2011 | Little Horses | Judy | Short |
| Genau | Julie | ||
| 2012 | Compliance | Lawyer | |
| 2013 | Diving Normal | Rhonda | |
| Frank the Bastard | Melody | ||
| 2014 | Appropriate Behavior | Maxine | |
| The Mend | David | ||
| 2015 | True Story | Ellen Parks | |
| Actresses | Danielle | Short | |
| Mistress America | Anna | ||
| Buzzer | Lora | Short | |
| And It Was Good | Chorus | ||
| 2017 | Tooth and Nail | Kate | Short |
| 2018 | They Remain | Jessica | |
| A Simple Wedding | Lynne | ||
| 2019 | Mickey and the Bear | Leslee Watkins | |
| Lady Liberty | Dr. Herman | Short | |
| 2021 | Werewolves Within | Dr. Jane Ellis | |
| The Good House | Tess Good | ||
| 2022 | Sex Appeal | Ma Kim | |
| Call Jane | Edie | ||
| 2023 | You Hurt My Feelings | Alice | |
| 2025 | Dust Bunny | Intimidating Woman | [20] |
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 Cast |
| 2016 | Rectify | Jenny Paar | Episode: "Happy Unburdening" |
| 2017 | Cleansed | Candace | Main Cast |
| I'm Sorry | Leah | Episode: "Too Slow" | |
| Manhunt | Judy Clarke | Recurring Cast | |
| 2018 | Westworld | Goldberg | Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| Orange Is the New Black | Alice Denning | Episode: "Chocolate Chip Nookie" | |
| The First | Cathleen Spencer | Episode: "Separation" | |
| 2019 | Boy Shorts | Sara | Episode: "SNL" |
| 2019–22 | Russian Doll | Lizzy | Recurring Cast |
| 2020 | Helpsters | Farmer Flynn | Episode: "Nurse Nina & Farmer Flynn/Firefighter Fran & Painter Pat" |
| 2022 | Inventing Anna | ADA Catherine McCaw | Recurring Cast |
| The Accidental Wolf | - | Episode: "Cockfight" | |
| 2022–23 | Single Drunk Female | Olivia | Main Cast: Season 1, Recurring Cast: Season 2 |
| 2024 | The Acolyte | Vernestra Rwoh | Main Cast |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Grand Theft Auto IV | Michelle / Karen Daniels | |
| 2013 | Grand Theft Auto V | ||
| 2017 | Grand Theft Auto Online | ||
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.[21]