Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthMay 12, 1945
SpouseMarguerite Porter, Una Stubbs
FactHis favourite actors are Ralph Richardson and Michael Gambon.


Nicky Henson is an English actor who has appeared in many stage, film and television roles. He was born in London on December 16, 1945, the son of actors Cyril Henson and Aileen Raymond. Henson has two older sisters, Gillian and Jane. He was educated at Latymer Upper School and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Henson’s first professional role was in the 1968 film The Charge of the Light Brigade. He has since appeared in numerous films, including The Elephant Man (1980), The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981), The Wicked Lady (1983), The Bounty (1984), The Missionary (1986), The Lonely Passion of Judith Hearne (1987), Batman (1989), The Remains of the Day (1993), and The English Patient (1996). He has also appeared in such television series as The Avengers (1968-69), The Professionals (1977-81), Rumpole of the Bailey (1978-79), Minder (1979-84), Inspector Morse (1987-88), and Foyle’s War (2002-15).

Henson has been married three times: first to actress Jane Asher from 1968 to 1981, with whom he has two sons, Patrick and Thomas; then to actress Annette Crosbie from 1984 to 1999; and finally to actress Susan Penhaligon from 2002 to present. He has three grandchildren.

Henson is 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) tall and has blue eyes.

General Info

Full NameNicky Henson
Date Of BirthMay 12, 1945
Place Of BirthLondon, United Kingdom
Height1.75 m
ProfessionVoice Actor
EducationSt.Bede's prep school, Charterhouse School
NationalityBritish

Family

SpouseMarguerite Porter, Una Stubbs
ChildrenKeaton Henson, Christian Henson, Joe Henson
ParentsLeslie Henson, Harriet Dell
SiblingsJoe Henson

Accomplishments

NominationsLaurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical, Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role
MoviesPsychomania, Blitz, Syriana, Witchfinder General, There's a Girl in My Soup, Me Without You, Mosquito Squadron, We Still Kill the Old Way, No. 1 of the Secret Service, Crooks and Coronets, Narcopolis, Death, Deceit and Destiny Aboard the Orient Express, Penny Gold, The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones,...
TV ShowsAfter You've Gone, Shine on Harvey Moon, The Green Man, The Frost Report, The Happy Apple, Prometheus: The Life of Balzac

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Facts

#Fact
1Also has dubbed various in such film as Revenge and Tower of Evil among others.
2On the shortlist for the role of DJ in Doctor Who: Revelation of The Daleks.
3Considered for the roles of Caine, Roger Derebridge Lamson and Kelly in Lifeforce (1985).
4His favourite actors are Ralph Richardson and Michael Gambon.
5Father of Keaton Henson by his second wife, the ballerina Marguerite Porter.
6Father of the composers Christian Henson and Joe Henson by his first wife Una Stubbs.
7Dated Susan Hampshire in the mid-late '70s.
8He was nominated for a 1998 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical of 1997 for his role in Enter the Guardsman.
9Son of Leslie Henson, a noted British stage and screen actor and his third wife Billie.

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Holly Kane Experiment2016completedMarvin Greenslade
Brackish Water2015Short completedRichard Holmwood
Tango Onepost-productionLatham
We Still Steal the Old Way2017Jack Houghton
Grantchester2016TV SeriesFrank Archer
Narcopolis2015Chief Ballard
Draw on Sweet Night2015Sir Thomas Kytson
Gozo2015Tony
We Still Kill the Old Way2014Houghton
No Point2014TV MovieCharity Shop Customer
Downton Abbey2010-2013TV SeriesCharles Grigg
Truth or Die2012/IIMr. Hautbois (uncredited)
Run for Your Wife2012Man in Hospital
Blitz2011Superintendent Brown
Casualty2010TV SeriesA Dawson - Chairman of Disciplinary Enquiry
Doctors2008TV SeriesCarl Knight
The Bill1991-2007TV SeriesVince Murray / Colin Matthews / John Defoe
After You've Gone2007TV SeriesDavid
Midsomer Murders2001-2007TV SeriesTerence Charteris / Simon Reason
EastEnders2006TV SeriesJack
A Quiet Drink2006ShortPeter
Syriana2005Sydney Hewitt
A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets2005TV MovieJohn Shakespeare
Bad Girls2005TV SeriesHugo
The Fete2004ShortRay
Vera Drake2004Private Doctor
Blue Dove2003TV Mini-SeriesGerry Weston
Swiss Toni2003TV SeriesMike Black
Flyfishing2002Howard
Heartbeat2002TV SeriesAlan Jones
Love or Money2001TV MovieGuy
Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express2001Tom Finlay
Me Without You2001Ray
A Touch of Frost1999-2000TV SeriesDS Larry Finlay
Parting Shots1998Askew
Anorak of Fire1998TV MovieJim O'Rourke
All Quiet on the Preston Front1997TV SeriesGrey Scarry
Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's...1997TV SeriesCID Officer
Pie in the Sky1996TV SeriesHarrington Smithfield
Coronation Street: The Feature Length Special1995VideoHenri de Vence
Shine on Harvey Moon1995TV SeriesHarvey Moon
Class Act1994TV SeriesSammy Buchanan
The Healer1994TV MovieDr. Ralph Raebryte
Health and Efficiency1994TV SeriesAnthony Bolt
Sitting Pretty1993TV SeriesPhilip
Wales Playhouse1993TV SeriesGruff
Micky Love1993TV MovieMartin Bowen
Between the Lines1992TV SeriesCh. Supt. Charlie McGregor
The Upper Hand1990-1991TV SeriesMichael Wheatley
Lovejoy1991TV SeriesJoe Gruder
The Green Man1990TV Mini-SeriesJack
After Henry1990TV Series
Boon1989TV SeriesTerry Patterson
Inspector Morse1989TV SeriesVince Cranston
Star Trap1988TV MovieAdam Blunt
Thin Air1988TV Mini-SeriesRichard Hellier
Singles1988TV SeriesGerry
Love After Lunch1987TV MovieAlistair
Home to Roost1987TV SeriesEdward Willows
Season's Greetings1986TV MovieNeville
Absurd Person Singular1985TV MovieSidney Hopcroft
Tropical Moon Over Dorking1985TV MovieRex
Driving Ambition1984TV SeriesAllan Hearshner
The Happy Apple1983TV SeriesCharles Murray
Anyone for Denis?1982TV MovieVouvrey
BBC2 Playhouse1982TV SeriesTosh
Whoops Apocalypse1982TV SeriesEngelbert
The Secret of Seagull Island1981Martin Foster
A Midsummer Night's Dream1981/ITV MovieDemetrius
Seagull Island1981TV Mini-SeriesMartin Foster
The Double Dealer1980TV MovieBrisk
Minder1979TV SeriesGeorge Wilson
Fawlty Towers1979TV SeriesMr. Johnson
That's the Way the Money Goes1978TV SeriesPaul
No. 1 of the Secret Service1977No. 1 Charles Bind
Cottage to Let1977TV SeriesSteve
The Foundation1977TV SeriesDouggie Taylor
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones1976Tom Jones
Prometheus: The Life of Balzac1975TV Mini-SeriesHonore de Balzac
Bedtime with Rosie1975Fantasy Man
Lucky Feller1975TV SeriesRandy
Old Drac1974Marc
Comedy Playhouse1971-1974TV SeriesNick Ransley / Nicky
Penny Gold1973Roger
The Death Wheelers1973Tom Latham
The Love Ban1973Baker
Arthur of the Britons1972TV SeriesGaret
BBC Show of the Week1972TV Series
All Coppers Are...1972Barry
Shirley's World1971TV SeriesBeanie
Equal Partners1971TV MovieNicky
There's a Girl in My Soup1970Jimmy
The Coward Revue1969TV Movie
Mosquito Squadron1969Flt. Sgt. Wiley Bunce
Sophie's Place1969Lord Freddie Fitzmore
The Conqueror Worm1968Swallow
30 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia1968Paul
ITV Playhouse1968TV SeriesAmos Wild
Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush1968Craig Foster
The Jokers1967Man at Party
Vacant Lot1967TV SeriesRock
The Frost Report1966TV SeriesVarious Roles
Carnaby, M.D.1966Boutique assistant
The Human Jungle1964TV Series
Paris 19001964TV SeriesDardillon
Seaside Swingers1964Tailor's Shop Customer (uncredited)
Father Came Too!1964Motorcyclist

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
This Is Your Life1979TV Series documentaryHimself
Thank Your Lucky Stars1962TV SeriesHimself
The Foods That Make Billions2010TV Mini-Series documentaryNarrator
Return of the Living Dead: Making of 'Psychomania'2010Video documentary shortHimself
Fawlty Exclusive: Basil's Best Bits2009TV Movie documentaryHimself
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened2009TV Movie documentaryHimself / Mr. Johnson
Pig Production: Animal Welfare Aspects of Good Agricultural Practice2008Video documentary shortNarrator
Truly, Madly, Cheaply!: British B Movies2008TV Movie documentaryHimself
Fawlty Towers Revisited2005TV Movie documentaryHimself
'Fawlty Towers' @ 302005TV MovieHimself
Good Morning... with Anne and Nick1992TV SeriesHimself
Give Us a Clue1991TV SeriesHimself
Call My Bluff1970-1984TV SeriesHimself
The Theatre Quiz1981TV SeriesHimself - Panellist

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