Portrait of Don Henderson

Don Henderson

Bio: Born Donald Francis Henderson in Leystonstone, 1931, Don Henderson was an English actor of stage, television and screen. He was best known for playing both "tough guy" roles and authority figures, and is remembered for his portrayal of detective George Bulman between 1976 and 1987 in a trilogy of popular Granada Television police drama series; The XYY Man, Strangers, and Bulman
Born: Thu, Nov 10 1932
Birthplace: Leytonstone, London, England, UK

Death: Sun, Jun 22 1997
Don Henderson is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Danielle Steel's Zoya
Danielle Steel's Zoya
Don Henderson would have been no older than 64 in Danielle Steel's Zoya as 'Feodor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1997
Poster of Preaching to the Perverted
Preaching to the Perverted
Don Henderson would have been no older than 64 in Preaching to the Perverted as 'Commander Cope'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1997
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Don Henderson was 63 in The Wind in the Willows as 'The Sentry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
Don Henderson was 62 in The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1995
Poster of Pat and Margaret
Pat and Margaret
Don Henderson was 61 in Pat and Margaret as 'Billy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1994
Poster of No Escape
No Escape
Don Henderson was 61 in No Escape as 'Killian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Liberation: Salvation
Liberation: Salvation
Don Henderson was 61 in Liberation: Salvation as 'Lord Curzon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1994
Poster of Liberation: Beginning of the end
Liberation: Beginning of the end
Don Henderson was 61 in Liberation: Beginning of the end as 'Lord Curzon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1994
Poster of White Angel
White Angel
Don Henderson was 61 in White Angel as 'Inspector Taylor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1994
Poster of Liberation: Flood of Blood
Liberation: Flood of Blood
Don Henderson was 61 in Liberation: Flood of Blood as 'Lord Curzon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1994
Poster of Liberation: Resurrection
Liberation: Resurrection
Don Henderson was 61 in Liberation: Resurrection as 'Lord Curzon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1994
Poster of Liberation: Between Two Fires
Liberation: Between Two Fires
Don Henderson was 61 in Liberation: Between Two Fires as 'Lord Curzon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 31 1994
Poster of Tomorrow Calling
Tomorrow Calling
Don Henderson was 60 in Tomorrow Calling as 'Mervyn Kihn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of The Baby of Mâcon
The Baby of Mâcon
Don Henderson was 60 in The Baby of Mâcon as 'The Father Confessor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of The Trial
The Trial
Don Henderson was 60 in The Trial as 'The Flogger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of As You Like It
As You Like It
Don Henderson was 59 in As You Like It as 'The Dukes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus
Don Henderson was 59 in Carry On Columbus as 'The Bosun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Black and Blue
Black and Blue
Don Henderson was 59 in Black and Blue as 'Daddy Brett-Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of My Friend Walter
My Friend Walter
Don Henderson was 59 in My Friend Walter as 'Bertie Borrowbill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of The War That Never Ends
The War That Never Ends
Don Henderson was 58 in The War That Never Ends as 'Socrates'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1991
Poster of How's Business
How's Business
Don Henderson was 58 in How's Business as 'Mr. Bailey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 1991
Poster of Miss Queencake
Miss Queencake
Don Henderson was 58 in Miss Queencake
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of The Fool
The Fool
Don Henderson was 58 in The Fool as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of The BFG
The BFG
Don Henderson was 57 in The BFG as 'Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1989
Poster of Tank Malling
Tank Malling
Don Henderson was 57 in Tank Malling as 'Percy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1989
Poster of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Don Henderson was 56 in The Adventures of Baron Munchausen as 'Commander'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1988
Poster of Blanc de Chine
Blanc de Chine
Don Henderson was 55 in Blanc de Chine as 'Malcolm'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1988
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Don Henderson was 55 in Maigret as 'Barge Captain'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 22 1988
Poster of Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen
Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen
Don Henderson was 55 in Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen as 'Gavrok'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1987
Poster of The Secret World of Polly Flint
The Secret World of Polly Flint
Don Henderson was 54 in The Secret World of Polly Flint as 'Old Mazy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 16 1987
Poster of Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Don Henderson was 53 in Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire as 'The Wednesday Man'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1985
Poster of Brazil
Brazil
Don Henderson was 52 in Brazil as 'First 'Black Maria' Guard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Murder Elite
Murder Elite
Don Henderson was 52 in Murder Elite as 'Sgt Jessop'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle
Don Henderson was 51 in Squaring the Circle as 'Kuron'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Don Henderson was 50 in Atlantis as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1983
Poster of The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner
Don Henderson was 48 in The Kamikaze Ground Staff Reunion Dinner as 'Tokkotai'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 17 1981
Poster of The Island
The Island
Don Henderson was 47 in The Island as 'Rollo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Danton's Death
Danton's Death
Don Henderson was 45 in Danton's Death as 'Mercier'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1978
Poster of The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
Don Henderson was 45 in The Big Sleep as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 1978
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Don Henderson was 45 in One Day at a Time as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1977
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
Don Henderson was 44 in The Prince and the Pauper as 'Burly Ruffian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1977
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
Don Henderson was 44 in Star Wars as 'General Taggi'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1977
Poster of Gotcha / Campion's Interview
Gotcha / Campion's Interview
Don Henderson was 44 in Gotcha / Campion's Interview as 'Sellors'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1977
Poster of The Finishing Line
The Finishing Line
Don Henderson was 44 in The Finishing Line
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1977
Poster of Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned
Don Henderson was 44 in Voyage of the Damned as 'Engineering Officer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1976
Poster of The Littlest Horse Thieves
The Littlest Horse Thieves
Don Henderson was 43 in The Littlest Horse Thieves
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of The Ghoul
The Ghoul
Don Henderson was 42 in The Ghoul as 'The Ghoul'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1975
Poster of Brannigan
Brannigan
Don Henderson was 42 in Brannigan as 'Geef'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1975
Poster of A Killer in Every Corner
A Killer in Every Corner
Don Henderson was 42 in A Killer in Every Corner as 'Boz Bostyne'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of Footsteps
Footsteps
Don Henderson was 41 in Footsteps as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1974
Poster of Regan
Regan
Don Henderson was 41 in Regan as 'Strip Club Heavy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1974
Poster of Callan
Callan
Don Henderson was 41 in Callan as 'George'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974
Poster of Across the Andes by Frog
Across the Andes by Frog
Don Henderson will be 64+ in Across the Andes by Frog as 'Sgt. Major'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dandelion Dead
Dandelion Dead
Don Henderson was 61+ in Dandelion Dead
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1994
Poster of Jo Brand Through the Cakehole
Jo Brand Through the Cakehole
Don Henderson was 61+ in Jo Brand Through the Cakehole
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 08 1994
Poster of Liberation
Liberation
Don Henderson was 61+ in Liberation as 'Lord Curzon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 22 1994
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Don Henderson was 60+ in Cracker as 'Hennessy Senior'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Don Henderson was 60+ in The Detectives as 'Brother Ryan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of 2Point4 Children
2Point4 Children
Don Henderson was 58+ in 2Point4 Children as 'Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 03 1991
Poster of The Paradise Club
The Paradise Club
Don Henderson was 56+ in The Paradise Club as 'Frank Kane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of Making Out
Making Out
Don Henderson was 56+ in Making Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 1989
Poster of Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
Don Henderson was 55+ in Red Dwarf as 'Rogue Simulant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Don Henderson was 54+ in The New Statesman as 'Brigadier Miljanic'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Knights of God
Knights of God
Don Henderson was 54+ in Knights of God
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Don Henderson was 53+ in Casualty as 'Jerry Hunter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Dead Head
Dead Head
Don Henderson was 53+ in Dead Head as 'Detective Inspector Malcolm'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of Bulman
Bulman
Don Henderson was 52+ in Bulman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 05 1985
Poster of Dempsey and Makepeace
Dempsey and Makepeace
Don Henderson was 52+ in Dempsey and Makepeace as 'Don'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Annika
Annika
Don Henderson was 51+ in Annika as 'Mr Daniels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 10 1984
Poster of Take the Stage
Take the Stage
Don Henderson was 49+ in Take the Stage as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1981
Poster of The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files
Don Henderson was 47+ in The Enigma Files as 'Prince'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Don Henderson was 46+ in Minder as 'Billy Lynch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin
Don Henderson was 46+ in Dick Turpin as 'Bracewell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of Strangers
Strangers
Don Henderson was 45+ in Strangers as 'George Bulman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 1978
Poster of Scorpion Tales
Scorpion Tales
Don Henderson was 45+ in Scorpion Tales as 'Easterman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 29 1978
Poster of The XYY Man
The XYY Man
Don Henderson was 43+ in The XYY Man as 'George Bulman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 03 1976
Poster of Poldark
Poldark
Don Henderson was 42+ in Poldark as 'Tom Carne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975
Poster of Angels
Angels
Don Henderson was 42+ in Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Warship
Warship
Don Henderson was 40+ in Warship
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1973
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Don Henderson was 40+ in Thriller as 'Boz Bostyne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Don Henderson was 39+ in The Protectors as 'Walters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
Don Henderson was 39+ in Van der Valk as 'Ullman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Don Henderson was 37+ in Play for Today
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of BBC Play of the Month
BBC Play of the Month
Don Henderson was 32+ in BBC Play of the Month as 'Mercier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Don Henderson was 31+ in Doctor Who as 'Gavrok'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963