Grey Henson

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Grey Henson
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Henson in May 2018
Born (1990-07-02) July 2, 1990 (age 34)
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Education Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, dancer, singer
Years active2012–present
Website greyhenson.com

Grey Henson (born July 2, 1990) is an American actor, dancer, and singer. He originated the role as Damian Hubbard in the Broadway production of Mean Girls , for which he earned a nomination for a 2018 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, [1] [2] as well as Elder McKinley in the US national touring production of The Book of Mormon . He later reprised the role of Elder McKinley in the Broadway production of the show.

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Early life and education

Henson grew up in Macon, Georgia, and was a performer on the stages of Macon Little Theatre, Theatre Macon, and Madison’s School of Dance, which he credits for his love of performing. [3] [4] He is a 2008 YoungArts alumnus. [5]

Henson received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Musical Theatre from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama in 2012. [6] At Carnegie Mellon University, Henson performed in Assassins as Samuel Byck and Sweeney Todd as Beadle Bamford. [6]

Acting career

As a junior at Carnegie Mellon, Henson auditioned for the national touring company of The Book of Mormon and ultimately joined the cast in the role of Elder McKinley. [7] The tour began in August 2012. [8] Henson then took over the role on Broadway from August 26, 2014, until August 21, 2016. [9]

Henson joined the original cast of the musical Mean Girls as Damian Hubbard in 2017. The musical, based on the film of the same name, premiered as an out-of-town tryout at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C., on October 31, 2017, and ended December 3, 2017. The musical began previews on Broadway on March 12, 2018, and officially opened April 8, 2018. Co-star Barrett Wilbert Weed and Henson worked together to receive their roles in the production. [10] His final performance in the role was March 8, 2020. Henson called the role "a dream". [11]

In 2022, Henson appeared in the Peacock series Girls5eva as Tate.

Acting credits

Theatre

Credits in bold indicate Broadway production(s):

YearTitleRoleTheatreDirector(s)Ref.
2012-2014 The Book of Mormon Elder McKinleyFirst U.S.
National Tour		 Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker
2014-2016Elder McKinley (replacement) Eugene O'Neill Theatre
2017 Mean Girls Damian Hubbard National Theatre (out-of-town tryout) Casey Nicholaw
2018-2020 August Wilson Theatre
2023-2024 Shucked Storyteller 2 Nederlander Theatre Jack O'Brien
2024 tick, tick...BOOM! Michael Kennedy Center Neil Patrick Harris
2024-2025 Elf Buddy the Elf Marquis Theatre Philip Wm. McKinley

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2013 Suburgatory AlecEpisode: "Blowtox and Burlap"
2018 Saturday Night Live Himself (uncredited)Episode: "Tina Fey"
2022 Girls5eva Tate5 episodes

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2014 Helen Hayes Awards Outstanding Supporting Performer - Visiting Production The Book of Mormon Nominated
2018 Tony Awards Best Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Mean Girls Nominated
Broadway.com Audience AwardsFavorite Featured Actor in a Featured Role in a MusicalWon
Favorite Onstage Pair (with Barrett Wilbert Weed)Won
Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Nominated
Helen Hayes Awards Outstanding Performer - Visiting ProductionNominated

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  2. ↑ Lambe, Stacy (24 May 2018). "Tony Awards 2018: How Grey Henson Made Damian More Than a GBF in 'Mean Girls' (Exclusive)". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
  3. ↑ Hammond, Sarah (17 February 2020). "'There are so many directions we are going': Theatre Macon's Youth Artists' Company celebrates 30 years". WMAZ. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  4. ↑ Harwell-Dye, Jonathan (18 July 2012). "Grey Henson honed his craft in Macon before landing role in 'Book of Mormon' tour". Knight Foundation. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  5. ↑ "Our History | 40 years for artists". YoungArts. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
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  10. ↑ Stagnitta, Ali (2018-04-16). "'Mean Girls' Barrett Wilbert Weed Talks On & Off-Stage Friendship With Her Damian, Grey Henson". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
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  14. ↑ Shucked Will End Its Broadway Run
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