Though born in Kansas City, has become a Buffalo institution through his faculty position at the University at Buffalo and his distinguished stage career. A definitive interpreter of August Wilson’s works, he received Tony nominations for “Fences” opposite Denzel Washington in 2010 and for “Between Riverside and Crazy” in 2023, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play written specifically for him. His versatile career spans Broadway, film, and television, with notable appearances in Oscar-nominated films like “Dune” and “Fences.” Henderson’s numerous accolades include Drama Desk and Obie Awards, and his 2024 induction into the Theater Hall of Fame caps a remarkable journey that has left an indelible mark on American theater.
