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Henny Russell

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Henny Russell
A Chicago native, Henny Russell was born to a Norwegian mother and an American father. She graduated with honors from New York University/Tisch School of the Arts (BFA) and received her MFA from the University of San Diego/Old Globe Theatre. She has been married to actor R. Ward Duffy since 2004.
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    Known for

    Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Laura Prepon, Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Dascha Polanco, and Danielle Brooks in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
    Orange Is the New Black
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Carol Denning
    Carrie Preston in Elsbeth (2024)
    Elsbeth
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Winnie Crawford
    Molly Parker in Doc (2025)
    Doc
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Cece
    Monica Raymund in Hightown (2020)
    Hightown
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dr. Sheila Larkin

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Carrie Preston in Elsbeth (2024)
      Elsbeth
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Winnie Crawford
      • 2025–2026
    • Birthrite (2025)
      Birthrite
      3.7
      • Carolyn
      • 2025
    • Molly Parker in Doc (2025)
      Doc
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Cece
      • 2025
    • Monica Raymund in Hightown (2020)
      Hightown
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Dr. Sheila Larkin
      • 2020–2024
    • Shailene Woodley, DeWanda Wise, Betty Gilpin, and Gabrielle Creevy in Three Women (2023)
      Three Women
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Rosemary
      • 2023
    • The Magnificent Meyersons (2023)
      The Magnificent Meyersons
      4.8
      • Jackie
      • 2023
    • The Other Two (2019)
      The Other Two
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Lisa
      • 2023
    • FBI: Most Wanted (2020)
      FBI: Most Wanted
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Rose Daly
      • 2022
    • Jensen (2022)
      Jensen
      Short
      • Holly
      • 2022
    • Christine Baranski and Audra McDonald in The Good Fight (2017)
      The Good Fight
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Mrs. Joy
      • 2021
    • Brooklyn Love Stories (2019)
      Brooklyn Love Stories
      5.5
      • Joyce (segment "No Matter What")
      • 2019
    • Téa Leoni in Madam Secretary (2014)
      Madam Secretary
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Candice
      • 2019
    • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
      Blue Bloods
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Lt. Sue Prentice
      • 2019
    • Kate Mulgrew, Natasha Lyonne, Selenis Leyva, Laura Prepon, Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, Dascha Polanco, and Danielle Brooks in Orange Is the New Black (2013)
      Orange Is the New Black
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Carol Denning
      • 2018
    • Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire (2018)
      Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
      7.9
      Video Game
      • Muhai
      • Pitli
      • Ruasare (voice)
      • 2018

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    SAG-AFTRA

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    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Spouse
      • R. Ward Duffy2004 - present
    • Other works
      Henny Russell originated the roles of Marianne Heiburg, Toril Grandal, and the Swedish Hostess in JT Roger's award-winning play Oslo, directed by Bartlett Sher at Lincoln Center in the Mitzi E Newhouse Theatre. (23 March 2017 - 16 July 2017) Oslo moved to Broadway and won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play.

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