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Martin Henderson Biography

Birth Name:Martin Henderson

Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for "Kick" in 2000
  • Was nominated for an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor for "House M․D․" in 2009
  • Was nominated for a Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "Little Fish" in 2005
  • Trained in acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Strangers" in 1989
  • Quote: "You're really reminded in theatre that your job is to give, and that transforms you somehow as a performer, it makes you more selfless in a way․ Film․․․is all about, how did your film do and what are you doing next․ It's all me, me, me․"
  • Best known for his role as Noah in "The Ring" and as Scotty Gibbs in "Big Sky․"
  • Appeared in the music video for the Britney Spears song "Toxic․"

Awards

  • 2000AFI Award-Best Performance by an an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2005AFI Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2005FCCA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2009AFI International Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2015Silver Logie-Most Outstanding Actor: nominated