Martin Henderson
Birthday: 8 October 1974, Auckland, New Zealand
Height: 178 cm
Martin Henderson was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He began acting when he was age 13, appearing in Strangers, a local television production. He attended Westlake Boys High School and Birkenhead Prim ...Show More
I just want to keep challenging myself. Keep moving the goalposts and raising my game.
I just want to keep challenging myself. Keep moving the goalposts and raising my game.
Sometimes you just dread reading scripts; it's like the chef who doesn't want to cook at home.
Sometimes you just dread reading scripts; it's like the chef who doesn't want to cook at home.
I try not to invest time in what other people think of me.
I try not to invest time in what other people think of me.
Heath, I believed in him when I first met him, and helped and supported him. He went on to obvious s Show more
Heath, I believed in him when I first met him, and helped and supported him. He went on to obvious success in the States and then I had him support me. It can be a lonely, horrible, hard place. It's great just to have someone to call to say 'I know, man, I was there' Hide
I think mine's such a mish-mash now: I get criticised for sounding like a Yank when I come home, and Show more
I think mine's such a mish-mash now: I get criticised for sounding like a Yank when I come home, and everybody thinks I'm Australian when I'm in America. Hide
It's good to see some Kiwi accents up on the big screen.
It's good to see some Kiwi accents up on the big screen.
You are always invested in a film, but there is always a different feeling you get when you are port Show more
You are always invested in a film, but there is always a different feeling you get when you are portraying a character that is based on real life and you are re-telling events that actually took place. Hide
When you're doing a one-man play, you maybe rehearse for a month, and then you're just doing it an h Show more
When you're doing a one-man play, you maybe rehearse for a month, and then you're just doing it an hour or two a night. Hide
I feel for anybody who has that level of celebrity where you can't lead a normal life.
I feel for anybody who has that level of celebrity where you can't lead a normal life.
When I arrived in L.A., I assumed I'd be able to put on the American accent. It proved difficult, so Show more
When I arrived in L.A., I assumed I'd be able to put on the American accent. It proved difficult, so I had six months working with a dialect coach, and it's become a habit. Hide
There's something incredibly primal about facing something treacherous but doing it anyway.
There's something incredibly primal about facing something treacherous but doing it anyway.
I think I'm fortunate as an actor in that I do seem to get opportunities to play roles that aren't n Show more
I think I'm fortunate as an actor in that I do seem to get opportunities to play roles that aren't necessarily typical of what I've done before. Hide
It's very rare you get a director who's that invested in the actors. So yeah, when 'Little Fish' cam Show more
It's very rare you get a director who's that invested in the actors. So yeah, when 'Little Fish' came around, there wasn't much negotiation! Hide
When I'm not acting, I'm usually sailing or camping or exploring or travelling or spending time in N Show more
When I'm not acting, I'm usually sailing or camping or exploring or travelling or spending time in New Zealand. Hide
I'm never entirely happy. That's just part of my personality, and I just have to accept that.
I'm never entirely happy. That's just part of my personality, and I just have to accept that.
As soon as I got off the plane in L.A., I heard they'd cast the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and that Show more
As soon as I got off the plane in L.A., I heard they'd cast the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy and that it was all being shot in New Zealand! That was pretty ironic. Hide
It's a tough accent. It's difficult for actors who are not Kiwis.
It's a tough accent. It's difficult for actors who are not Kiwis.
I'm quite proud of growing up in New Zealand where, from quite early on in primary school, you're le Show more
I'm quite proud of growing up in New Zealand where, from quite early on in primary school, you're learning to count in Maori, Maori mythology and dances and colours and history, and I think that gives a child a really good grounding. Hide
It's harder in the States. I'm much more inclined to get offered things that are a lot straighter an Show more
It's harder in the States. I'm much more inclined to get offered things that are a lot straighter and heavier and dramatic. And they go by looks, too. If you look like a leading man, then that's what they will consider you for. Hide
Sometimes America gets tempted by the glitz and glamour.
Sometimes America gets tempted by the glitz and glamour.
The writer of 'The Red Road,' Aaron Guzikowski, deserves the credit. The fact that the dialogue is s Show more
The writer of 'The Red Road,' Aaron Guzikowski, deserves the credit. The fact that the dialogue is so understated is what makes this show so appealing, especially as an actor. Hide
I like dramatic stuff, and I have a goofball side, too. I like to do comedy and off-beat things as m Show more
I like dramatic stuff, and I have a goofball side, too. I like to do comedy and off-beat things as much as something really, really serious. Hide
I hate talking about myself, I find it such a boring topic. I'd much rather talk about other things.
I hate talking about myself, I find it such a boring topic. I'd much rather talk about other things.
Where typically the cops are generally the good guys, 'The Red Road' blurs the lines intelligently a Show more
Where typically the cops are generally the good guys, 'The Red Road' blurs the lines intelligently and shows corruption from all sides of the law. It provides unpredictable drama where the audience is kept guessing about how these characters will each choose to act. Hide
Most horror films fail to scare me. I think 'The Ring' plays more as a psychological thriller. It's Show more
Most horror films fail to scare me. I think 'The Ring' plays more as a psychological thriller. It's smarter, there's more character development and some of the themes explored go a little deeper. Hide
It's a great challenge to come from little New Zealand and beat the odds in Hollywood.
It's a great challenge to come from little New Zealand and beat the odds in Hollywood.
I've got to say, I like being the everyman.
I've got to say, I like being the everyman.
With a thriller, you're going to have your red herrings, as different suspects are thrown up as poss Show more
With a thriller, you're going to have your red herrings, as different suspects are thrown up as possible culprits. You can only explore that for so long - if you do that more than a few times, it starts to get a little redundant. Hide
It is a little weird now, going over to Heath's place. It's like, 'Hi Heath, hi Nomes.' Very strange Show more
It is a little weird now, going over to Heath's place. It's like, 'Hi Heath, hi Nomes.' Very strange! Hide
I think the buzz of acting is playing people different to you, and for me, that means traversing all Show more
I think the buzz of acting is playing people different to you, and for me, that means traversing all genres. Hide
The accent got lost somewhere along the way. I'm a little embarrassed about it. When I arrived in LA Show more
The accent got lost somewhere along the way. I'm a little embarrassed about it. When I arrived in LA I assumed I'd be able to put on the American accent. It proved difficult so I had six months working with a dialect coach and it's become a habit. Hide
What's exciting about Sundance is that they're making a name for themselves in this boutique televis Show more
What's exciting about Sundance is that they're making a name for themselves in this boutique television niche world, and there's energy behind that. Hide
You've got to not care about what people think. You learn that as an actor. If you get a bad review, Show more
You've got to not care about what people think. You learn that as an actor. If you get a bad review, will you be destroyed by it? Or will you think you're God's gift when you get a rave review? Hide
I've become a lot more relaxed about my career, but maybe that's a part of growing up. I realise the Show more
I've become a lot more relaxed about my career, but maybe that's a part of growing up. I realise there are things I hold dear and value, aside from professional achievements. Hide
My mother was a product of World War II. My grandfather was on leave in Edinburgh when he met my gra Show more
My mother was a product of World War II. My grandfather was on leave in Edinburgh when he met my grandmother. Hide
During the shoot, when you're not at work, you're learning lines for the next shoot, and that can be Show more
During the shoot, when you're not at work, you're learning lines for the next shoot, and that can be all-consuming. Hide
We spent a few days up Ben Nevis, which is the biggest mountain in the U.K., and there was one day w Show more
We spent a few days up Ben Nevis, which is the biggest mountain in the U.K., and there was one day when we had to make a decision whether we were going to go to the summit or not. It was already getting dark, but we made the call to go and made the summit, but as soon as we got there, this blizzard just hit. Hide
I think it's part of my personality - I love to travel; I love different cultures and philosophies a Show more
I think it's part of my personality - I love to travel; I love different cultures and philosophies and perspectives on things. Hide
I always thought I'd go to university and then get a real job, you know. Now I want to do stuff that Show more
I always thought I'd go to university and then get a real job, you know. Now I want to do stuff that really makes me happy. Although I'm still trying to work out what that is. But for me there are always constants. Hide
My dad was my hero when I was a young boy. And then it's a toss-up between Han Solo, the New Zealand Show more
My dad was my hero when I was a young boy. And then it's a toss-up between Han Solo, the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team, and Marlon Brando. Hide
Most horror films fail to scare me.
Most horror films fail to scare me.
I walked two hours to an audition once and was so sweaty that someone said, 'Oh, you guys from New Z Show more
I walked two hours to an audition once and was so sweaty that someone said, 'Oh, you guys from New Zealand don't shower.' Hide
It's actually reassuring to see people struggling to do our accent instead of us constantly trying t Show more
It's actually reassuring to see people struggling to do our accent instead of us constantly trying to emulate British or American accents, which we are always asked to do. Hide
I'm not in a real rush to be a big star.
I'm not in a real rush to be a big star.
There is nothing I feel that connected or passionate about that would take me away from acting.
There is nothing I feel that connected or passionate about that would take me away from acting.
I personally really sympathise with the Maori cause - what's gone on historically and their struggle Show more
I personally really sympathise with the Maori cause - what's gone on historically and their struggle today as a culture, and how they hold on to that identity and stand up for what's rightfully theirs. Hide
'Little Fish' has reminded me why I fell in love with acting in the first place.
'Little Fish' has reminded me why I fell in love with acting in the first place.
I always intended to move back to New York when I was first there.
I always intended to move back to New York when I was first there.
Alex O'Loughlin is an old friend. Actually, when he first came to L.A., he stayed at my house.
Alex O'Loughlin is an old friend. Actually, when he first came to L.A., he stayed at my house.
Definitely, I'd love to do more in New Zealand if it was the right time.
Definitely, I'd love to do more in New Zealand if it was the right time.
I don't even know who my character is in 'Grey's.'
I don't even know who my character is in 'Grey's.'
You are constantly looking for ways to do something you haven't done before, whether it's a particul Show more
You are constantly looking for ways to do something you haven't done before, whether it's a particular role or doing theatre. As a person, I'm really open to experience. Hide
I went to New York for a while before I moved to L.A., and I was very clear that I didn't want to do Show more
I went to New York for a while before I moved to L.A., and I was very clear that I didn't want to do TV. For a decade, basically, I didn't even entertain the idea. Hide
My mom sent me money for a car, but the cops impounded it because I had no insurance.
My mom sent me money for a car, but the cops impounded it because I had no insurance.
Martin Henderson's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (74)
Martin Henderson'S roles
Hollis Elmore
Private Nellie
Ford
Reed Cassidy
Dr. Nathan Riggs
Mr. Darcy
Kevin Beam
Andy Harris
Ray
Mike
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