Stephen McKinley Henderson
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Stephen McKinley Henderson has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Team Coco (Nov 2026). Primary interview subject sharing his life story: training (Juilliard, North Carolina School of the Arts), career in regional and Broadway theatre, work with August Wilson…
Stephen McKinley Henderson is an American actor. Henderson trained at Juilliard School for acting and later became a resident member of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis from 1976 to 1981. He came to prominence as a character actor often performing the plays of August Wilson. He has received nominations for two Tony Awards, a Drama Desk Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2021 Vulture named Henderson as one of "The 32 Greatest Character Actors Working Today".
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on Team Coco |
| Role | Actor, teacher, narrator |
| Affiliation | Actor; former faculty at Buffalo State University; collaborator with August Wilson |
Which podcasts has Stephen McKinley Henderson appeared on?
Stephen McKinley Henderson came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on Team Coco.
What is Stephen McKinley Henderson mentioned alongside?
Stephen McKinley Henderson is most often mentioned alongside August Wilson, Ted Danson and Morgan Freeman.
Worked with: August Wilson, Ted Danson, Morgan Freeman, Bill Esper, Lloyd Richards, Marie: A True Story
Worked with: Ten Chimneys
Mentioned together: Mike Shore, Linda Powell, Bill Esper, New York, New York, Jitney, August Wilson, Ted Danson, Buffalo State College (SUNY Buffalo State), Bob Hope, Mark Taper Forum