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)

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'.
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'.
Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of Danielle Steel's Zoya
Danielle Steel's Zoya
Don Henderson was
62 in Danielle Steel's Zoya
as 'Feodor'.
Sun, Sep 17 1995
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
as ''.
Fri, Sep 01 1995
Poster of Pat and Margaret
Pat and Margaret
Don Henderson was
61 in Pat and Margaret
as 'Billy'.
Sun, Sep 11 1994
Poster of No Escape
No Escape
Don Henderson was
61 in No Escape
as 'Killian'.
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Liberation: Salvation
Liberation: Salvation
Don Henderson was
61 in Liberation: Salvation
as 'Lord Curzon'.
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'.
Thu, Apr 21 1994
Poster of White Angel
White Angel
Don Henderson was
61 in White Angel
as 'Inspector Taylor'.
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'.
Thu, Apr 14 1994
Poster of Liberation: Resurrection
Liberation: Resurrection
Don Henderson was
61 in Liberation: Resurrection
as 'Lord Curzon'.
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'.
Thu, Mar 31 1994
Poster of Tomorrow Calling
Tomorrow Calling
Don Henderson was
60 in Tomorrow Calling
as 'Mervyn Kihn'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of The Trial
The Trial
Don Henderson was
60 in The Trial
as 'The Flogger'.
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'.
Fri, Oct 09 1992
Poster of Carry On Columbus
Carry On Columbus
Don Henderson was
59 in Carry On Columbus
as 'The Bosun'.
Fri, Oct 02 1992
Poster of Black and Blue
Black and Blue
Don Henderson was
59 in Black and Blue
as 'Daddy Brett-Smith'.
Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of My Friend Walter
My Friend Walter
Don Henderson was
59 in My Friend Walter
as 'Bertie Borrowbill'.
Fri, Apr 24 1992
Poster of How's Business
How's Business
Don Henderson was
58 in How's Business
as 'Mr. Bailey'.
Sat, Jan 12 1991
Poster of Miss Queencake
Miss Queencake
Don Henderson was
58 in Miss Queencake
as ''.
Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of The BFG
The BFG
Don Henderson was
57 in The BFG
as 'Bloodbottler / Fleshlumpeater / Sergeant (voice)'.
Mon, Dec 25 1989
Poster of Tank Malling
Tank Malling
Don Henderson was
57 in Tank Malling
as 'Percy'.
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'.
Wed, Dec 07 1988
Poster of Blanc de Chine
Blanc de Chine
Don Henderson was
55 in Blanc de Chine
as 'Malcolm'.
Wed, Apr 20 1988
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Don Henderson was
55 in Maigret
as 'Barge Captain'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Nov 25 1985
Poster of Brazil
Brazil
Don Henderson was
52 in Brazil
as 'First 'Black Maria' Guard'.
Wed, Feb 20 1985
Poster of Murder Elite
Murder Elite
Don Henderson was
52 in Murder Elite
as 'Sgt Jessop'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle
Don Henderson was
51 in Squaring the Circle
as 'Kuron'.
Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Atlantis
Atlantis
Don Henderson was
50 in Atlantis
as 'Eddie'.
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'.
Tue, Feb 17 1981
Poster of The Island
The Island
Don Henderson was
47 in The Island
as 'Rollo'.
Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Danton's Death
Danton's Death
Don Henderson was
45 in Danton's Death
as 'Mercier'.
Sun, Apr 23 1978
Poster of The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
Don Henderson was
45 in The Big Sleep
as 'Lou'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jun 03 1977
Poster of Star Wars
Star Wars
Don Henderson was
44 in Star Wars
as 'General Taggi'.
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'.
Tue, Apr 12 1977
Poster of The Finishing Line
The Finishing Line
Don Henderson was
44 in The Finishing Line
as ''.
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'.
Wed, Dec 22 1976
Poster of The Littlest Horse Thieves
The Littlest Horse Thieves
Don Henderson was
43 in The Littlest Horse Thieves
as ''.
Wed, May 26 1976
Poster of The Ghoul
The Ghoul
Don Henderson was
42 in The Ghoul
as 'The Ghoul'.
Fri, Jul 11 1975
Poster of Brannigan
Brannigan
Don Henderson was
42 in Brannigan
as 'Geef'.
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 ''.
Tue, Nov 19 1974
Poster of Footsteps
Footsteps
Don Henderson was
41 in Footsteps
as 'Policeman'.
Sat, Oct 12 1974
Poster of Regan
Regan
Don Henderson was
41 in Regan
as 'Strip Club Heavy'.
Tue, Jun 04 1974
Poster of Callan
Callan
Don Henderson was
41 in Callan
as 'George'.
Thu, May 23 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1994
Poster of Cracker
Cracker
Don Henderson was
60+ in Cracker
as 'Hennessy Senior'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 27 1993
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Don Henderson was
60+ in The Detectives
as 'Brother Ryan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of 2Point4 Children
2Point4 Children
Don Henderson was
58+ in 2Point4 Children
as 'Frank'.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1989
Poster of Making Out
Making Out
Don Henderson was
56+ in Making Out
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 1989
Poster of Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
Don Henderson was
55+ in Red Dwarf
as 'Rogue Simulant'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Knights of God
Knights of God
Don Henderson was
54+ in Knights of God
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Don Henderson was
53+ in Casualty
as 'Jerry Hunter'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Dead Head
Dead Head
Don Henderson was
53+ in Dead Head
as 'Detective Inspector Malcolm'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of Bulman
Bulman
Don Henderson was
52+ in Bulman
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Annika
Annika
Don Henderson was
51+ in Annika
as 'Mr Daniels'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 12 1981
Poster of The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files
Don Henderson was
47+ in The Enigma Files
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 1980
Poster of Minder
Minder
Don Henderson was
46+ in Minder
as 'Billy Lynch'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin
Don Henderson was
46+ in Dick Turpin
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 06 1979
Poster of Strangers
Strangers
Don Henderson was
45+ in Strangers
as 'George Bulman'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 05 1978
Poster of Scorpion Tales
Scorpion Tales
Don Henderson was
45+ in Scorpion Tales
as 'Easterman'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 03 1976
Poster of Poldark
Poldark
Don Henderson was
42+ in Poldark
as 'Tom Carne'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1975
Poster of Angels
Angels
Don Henderson was
42+ in Angels
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Warship
Warship
Don Henderson was
40+ in Warship
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1973
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Don Henderson was
40+ in Thriller
as 'Boz Bostyne'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of The Protectors
The Protectors
Don Henderson was
39+ in The Protectors
as 'Walters'.
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'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Don Henderson was
37+ in Play for Today
as ''.
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'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Don Henderson was
31+ in Doctor Who
as 'Gavrok'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963