
Stephen McKinley Henderson
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Stephen McKinley Henderson (born August 31, 1949) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Omar York in the television drama, New Amsterdam, which ran for one season in 2008. His notable film roles include portraying Arthur in Everyday People (2004), Lester in Tower Heist (2011), Father Leviatch in Lady Bird (2017), and Thufir Hawat in Dune (2021).
Known for
Credits

The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)
as Gatori (voice)

Dune (2021)
as Thufir Hawat

Civil War (2024)
as Sammy

Lady Bird (2017)
as Father Leviatch

Manchester by the Sea (2016)
as Mr. Emery

Good Fortune (2025)
as Azrael

Lincoln (2012)
as William Slade

Tower Heist (2011)
as Lester

Beau Is Afraid (2023)
as Therapist

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)
as Walt the Locksmith

Causeway (2022)
as Dr. Lucas

Fences (2016)
as Jim Bono

Keane (2004)
as Garage Employee

Bruised (2021)
as Pops

The Good Heart (2009)
as Psychiatrist

The Dutchman (2026)
as Dr. Amiri

The True Adventures of Wolfboy (2019)
as Nicholas

Da Sweet Blood of Jesus (2015)
as Deacon Yancy

Waltzing Anna (2006)
as Pete

Native Son (2019)
as Mr. Green

Red Hook Summer (2012)
as Deacon Yancy
Premature (2008)
as Homeless Man

All at Once (2016)
as Robert

Marie: A True Story (1985)
as Cooper's Husband

The American Side (2016)
as Stickney

Everyday People (2004)
as Arthur

The Romans (2016)
as Birdman
Dedicated to Morris Burke (—)
Actor

The Killing Floor (1984)
as James Cheeks

Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War (2024)
as Self

Giving Voice (2020)
as Self

Between Riverside and Crazy (2023)
as Pops

A Raisin in the Sun (1989)
as Bobo
Blood Over a Broken Pawn (2008)
as Uncle Jim
If You Could Say It in Words (2008)
as Baseball Fan





