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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
    Molly Parker in Doc (2025)
    Doc
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Cece
    Hightown (2020)
    Hightown
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Dr. Sheila Larkin
    The Other Two (2019)
    The Other Two
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Lisa

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    Actress

    • Birthrite
      • Carolyn
      • Completed
    • Molly Parker in Doc (2025)
      Doc
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Cece
      • 2025
    • 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
      4.7
      • 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
      5.3
      • 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
    • Oliver Platt, Steven Weber, Marlyne Barrett, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Jessy Schram in Chicago Med (2015)
      Chicago Med
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Nancy Buckley
      • 2018
    • Dola Rashad in Bikini Moon (2017)
      Bikini Moon
      6.6
      • City Clerk
      • 2017

    Verified affiliations

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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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