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
Most people start eating healthy after the doctor says they have a problem. That's just human nature Show more
Most people start eating healthy after the doctor says they have a problem. That's just human nature. Hide
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
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
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
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
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.
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 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.
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
Most horror films fail to scare me.
Most horror films fail to scare me.
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.
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
I love new places, new people, new ideas. I love cultural differences, and I'm fascinated by the tru Show more
I love new places, new people, new ideas. I love cultural differences, and I'm fascinated by the truth - all the different versions of it. Hide
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
I'm not in a real rush to be a big star.
I'm not in a real rush to be a big star.
I don't even know who my character is in 'Grey's.'
I don't even know who my character is in 'Grey's.'
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
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 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
'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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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'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
Sometimes America gets tempted by the glitz and glamour.
Sometimes America gets tempted by the glitz and glamour.
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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.
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've got to say, I like being the everyman.
I've got to say, I like being the everyman.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Martin Henderson's FILMOGRAPHY
as Actor (53)
Martin Henderson'S roles
Reed Cassidy
Ray
Dr. Nathan Riggs
Kevin Beam
Andy Harris
Ford
Mr. Darcy
Hollis Elmore
Dr. Nathan Riggs
Mike
Private Nellie
