About
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).
Filmography
The Mandalorian and Grogu2026 · Gatori (voice)
The Dutchman2026 · Dr. Amiri
Good Fortune2025 · Azrael
Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War2024 · Self
Civil War2024 · Sammy
Beau Is Afraid2023 · Therapist
Between Riverside and Crazy2023 · Pops
Causeway2022 · Dr. Lucas
Bruised2021 · Pops
Dune2021 · Thufir Hawat
Giving Voice2020 · Self
The True Adventures of Wolfboy2019 · Nicholas
Native Son2019 · Mr. Green
Lady Bird2017 · Father Leviatch
Fences2016 · Jim Bono
Manchester by the Sea2016 · Mr. Emery
All at Once2016 · Robert
The Romans2016 · Birdman
The American Side2016 · Stickney
Da Sweet Blood of Jesus2015 · Deacon Yancy