Don Henderson was an English actor known for his roles in XYY Man, Strangers, and Star Wars. He was born on November 10, 1931, in Leytonstone, London, England, and passed away on June 22, 1997, in Warwick, England, due to throat cancer.
Personal and Family Life
Don Henderson was married to Shirley Stelfox from 1979 until his death in 1997. He was previously married to Hilary, with whom he had two children before her death in 1977. Henderson had a passion for acting and once auditioned for the Royal Shakespeare Company as a dare, which led him to stay for six years.
Career Highlights
Henderson was best remembered for his iconic role as Sgt. Bulman in the television series XYY Man and later appeared in several episodes of Strangers. He also had roles in popular films like Star Wars, The Ghoul, and The Prince and the Pauper and was considered for various parts in the Doctor Who series as well.
Death and Legacy
Don Henderson passed away on June 22, 1997, after battling throat cancer. His contributions to television and film have left a lasting legacy, particularly through his memorable characters that endeared him to audiences throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars | 1977-05-25 | General Taggi |
| The Island | 1980-06-13 | Rollo |
| The Trial | 1993-06-18 | The Flogger |
| The Ghoul | 1975-07-11 | The Ghoul |
| White Angel | 1994-04-15 | Inspector Taylor |
| As You Like It | 1992-10-09 | The Dukes |
| Pat and Margaret | 1994-09-11 | Billy |
| Black and Blue | 1992-09-27 | Daddy Brett-Smith |
| Murder Elite | 1985-01-01 | Sgt Jessop |
| Doctor Who: Delta and the Bannermen | 1987-11-16 | Gavrok |
| XYY Man | 1976-07-03 | George Bulman |
| Strangers | 1978-06-05 | George Bulman |
| Casualty | 1986-09-06 | Jerry Hunter |