Martin Henderson (New Zealander Actor) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Actor
Nationality	New Zealander
Date of Birth	08/10/1974
Age	51 years
Birthplace	Auckland, New Zealand

Latest News about Martin Henderson

15/05/2025

Martin Henderson continued his prominent role as Jack Sheridan in the fifth season of Netflix's 'Virgin River', which premiered in May 2025. The series remains one of Netflix's most-watched romantic dramas, with Henderson's performance receiving consistent praise from fans and critics for his portrayal of the town's charismatic bartender.

10/03/2025

Henderson was featured in a major entertainment interview discussing his transition from New Zealand television to Hollywood and his long-standing career in the industry. The interview highlighted his upcoming projects and reflected on his decade-long journey with 'Virgin River', emphasizing his commitment to the character and the show's global success.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	McKiwi
Religion	Jewish
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Physical Stats & More

Height	178 cm
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

High School	Birkenhead Primary School, Auckland, New Zealand Westlake Boys High School, Auckland, New Zealand

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried

Relationships & More

Affairs/Girlfriends	Nicky Watson (model; 1994) Marnette Patterson (actress) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (actress; rumoured in 2004) Radha Mitchell (actress; 2005-2006) Demi Moore (actress; rumoured in 2012) Helen Randag (film director; 2017) Aisha Mendez (model; 2021) Penny Hay (interior designer; 2024)

Family

Father	Ian Henderson
Mother	Veronica Henderson
Siblings	Sister - Jane Henderson

Career

Debut

TV	Strangers (1989) as Zane
Film	Kick (1999) as Tom Bradshaw

Highlights

Began acting at a young age in 1992 with 'Shortland Street' and relocated to Australia for various acting opportunities.
Moved to the USA in 1997 to focus on a Hollywood career, working in both TV and film.
Gained exposure through acclaimed projects such as 'The Ring' (2002), 'Bride and Prejudice' (2004), and 'Virgin River' (2019).
Has also contributed as a voice-over artist in commercials and acted in multiple English films.
Participated in various extracurricular activities and sports during childhood, including rugby.
Starred as Dr. Nathan Riggs on 'Grey's Anatomy' from 2015 to 2017.
Played Wayne Gilroy in the slasher film 'X' (2022).
Won a New Zealand Television and Film Award for Best Male Dramatic Performance in a Television Show in 1993 for 'Shortland Street'.
Received an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for 'Kick' (1999).
Starred as Jack Sheridan in the Netflix series 'Virgin River' from 2019 to present.
Played Dr. Ben Keeton in the medical drama 'Off the Map' in 2011.

Favourites

Food	Oysters, Lamb
Dessert	Chocolate
Sports	Sailing Surfing Rock Climbing Horseback Riding

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Range Rover Mercedes Chevrolet Camaro GT Tesla

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Involved in extracurricular activities throughout childhood.
2. Won several rugby championships in 1990 and 1991.
3. Attended the Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC on a student visa before moving to Los Angeles.
4. Left his drama course midway to pursue acting opportunities in Hollywood.
5. Received support from actor Heath Ledger during his early struggles.
6. Featured in the music video 'Toxic' in 2003.
7. Ranked as the 6th most sexy actor in the world in 2011.

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