It’s no surprise to see a list of child actors and how they look lately. Fans of different series, movies, etc. generally like to see what their darling character has become. Lovers of 1989’s kidult drama-thriller, Strangers should be very familiar with Zane and Emma played by Martin Henderson and Hamish McFarlane.
Interestingly, the Peter Sharp-directed film was a first for 13-year-old Martin, who would go on to star in several more films and be nominated for the following awards:
Silver Logie: Most Outstanding Actor in 2015 (for Secrets & Lies 2014).
Australian Film Institute International Award: Best Actor in 2009 (for House MD 2004).
Australian Film Institute Award: Best Supporting Actor in 2005 (for Little Fish 2005).
Film Critics Circle of Australia Award: Best Supporting Actor in 2005 (for Little Fish 2005).
Australian Film Institute Award: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in 2000 (for Kick 1999).
Martin Henderson Bio (Age)
On October 8, 1974, one of the baby boys born in Auckland, New Zealand was named Martin Henderson. Martin attended Birkenhead Primary School and had his secondary education at Westlake Boys’ High School in Forrest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand.
At a very young age, he discovered his talent for acting as he stepped off the stage of a school play. In the 4th year, he made his official debut in Strangers, a production intended for local television. When he played the role of Stuart Neilson in a television series called Rue Shortland Martin might not have seen it coming but the series from 1992 to 1995 made him a local star. It also opened up greater opportunities for him.He traveled to Australia where he performed Perspiration and Echo Pointand also met another young actor, Heath Ledger. The duo befriended, moved to Sydney, became roommates and continued their acting careers. Sadly, Heath died in 2008 at the age of 28 from cardiac arrest caused by drug poisoning. He won several awards alive and also posthumously.
Martin got his first nomination for the 1999 film, Kicking It In 2000. To improve his acting skills, he moved to New York City where he enrolled and took a theater and acting class. After spending a year (2000) without any acting roles, he landed supporting cast Windtalkers as directed by John Woo. In 2005 he was cast in Bride and Prejudice as well as Little Fish which won several awards. Grey’s Anatomy lover met and fell in love with his character, Nathan Riggs when he was added in season 12. Previously, he had worked on series such as Off the Map (2011).
The most recent work of this New Zealand actor is the 2018 films: The Strangers: Prey at Night, Juveniles, and Hell Bent. He is also known for his roles in Smokin’ Aces (2006), Mr and Mrs Smith (2007), Cedar Boys (2009), Devil’s Knot (2013), Everest (2015) and many others.
His family – wife and parents
Martin Henderson has had several relationships in the past with some being mere rumors. He is said to have dated Marnette Patterson, an American actress who is now happily married to James Verzino and has two children with him. In 1994, it was rumored that Martin and Nicky Watson, also an actress, were also having a good time together. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Radha Mitchell and Demi Moore were also supposed to be the handsome actor’s friends.
Late last year (2017), he officially introduced Helen Randag as “bae” in an Instagram post. She is a film producer, director, writer and patron of the arts. Helen, who was previously married, also received the Prince Wales Philanthropy Medal for the Arts in 2010, the youngest person to ever receive the award. Although the couple are still together, they haven’t been married since October 2018.
Martin was born to Veronica Henderson (his mother) and Ian Henderson (his father). There isn’t much information available about them, but we do know that they divorced when Martin was just five years old. His mother continued to be supportive of his goals and was there for him at a time when he thought about quitting. Martin has a brother, his only brother. The actor is still proud of his background and his accent, he still gives credit for his upbringing.
Martin’s Height
Martin sports a muscular body, he is 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches) tall.
