Stephen McKinley Henderson
Acting
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
2026The Dutchman
Dr. Amiri
2025Good Fortune
Azrael
2024Civil War
Sammy
2024Torn Asunder: Waging Alex Garland's Civil War
Self
2023Between Riverside and Crazy
Pops
2023Beau Is Afraid
Therapist
2022Causeway
Dr. Lucas
2021Dune
Thufir Hawat
2021Bruised
Pops
2020Giving Voice
Self
2019The True Adventures of Wolfboy
Nicholas
2019Native Son
Mr. Green
2017Lady Bird
Father Leviatch
2016The American Side
Stickney
2016All at Once
Robert
2016The Romans
Birdman
2016Fences
Jim Bono
2016Manchester by the Sea
Mr. Emery
2015Da Sweet Blood of Jesus
Deacon Yancy
2012Lincoln
William Slade
2012Red Hook Summer
Deacon Yancy
2011Tower Heist
Lester
2011Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Walt the Locksmith
2009The Good Heart
Psychiatrist
