Gregg Henry is a talented actor with a diverse range of film credits, having worked with renowned directors such as James Gunn, Brian De Palma, Paul Greengrass, and many others. His notable film roles include Slither, Super, Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Scarface, Body Double, Raising Cain, Femme Fatale, The Black Dahlia, Casualties of War, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Payback, in which he played the memorable role of Val Resnick.
Henry has also made a significant impact in television, with recurring roles in Scandal, Hit & Run, The Riches, The Killing, The Following, Chicago Med, Hung, Hell on Wheels, Gilmore Girls, and Law & Order: Organized Crime. He delivered a chilling portrayal of Dennis Rader in the critically acclaimed The Hunt for the BTK Killer.
In addition to his work in film and television, Henry is a seasoned stage actor, having performed in numerous productions at the Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, Seattle Rep, ACT Seattle, South Coast Rep, Old Globe Theater San Diego, and the Denver Center Theater. He has won thirteen Drama-Logue Awards, an L.A. Weekly Award, and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for his stage work.
Henry is also a composer and lyricist, having written music and lyrics for the musical Little Egypt: The Musical, which had a successful run in Los Angeles and was accepted into the NYMF festival in New York City. He has composed and written lyrics for two additional musicals, which were work-shopped at the LAByrinth Theater Summer intensives.
As a professional singer and songwriter, Henry plays the piano and has recorded several albums. His song "The Back of Your Hand" was covered by Dwight Yoakam and reached number one on CMT. Henry lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Lisa James, a noted director for the American Theater.
