★ HOW OLD IS MARTIN HENDERSON?
Martin Henderson is 51 years old, born October 8, 1974 in NZ · Libra.
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About
Martin Henderson built a career spanning prestige TV and horror films, anchoring Netflix's Virgin River as Jack Sheridan. Born in New Zealand on 8 October 1974, he rose through American medical dramas—Off the Map and Grey's Anatomy—before cementing himself in the romantic drama space. A Libra, Henderson balances charm with dramatic intensity.
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Biography
Martin Henderson is a New Zealand actor born 8 October 1974. He broke into American television through the medical drama Off the Map, playing Dr. Ben Keeton, and later joined Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Nathan Riggs, a recurring role that ran from 2015 to 2017. His most recognisable role came with Netflix's Virgin River, where he plays lead character Jack Sheridan beginning in 2019. In film, Henderson appeared as Noah Clay in the horror remake The Ring (2002) and Wayne Gilroy in the slasher film X (2022). Back home in New Zealand, he is remembered for his teenage breakout on the soap opera Shortland Street, where he played Stuart Neilson from 1992 to 1995. As an actor, Henderson works across television and film, balancing ensemble casts with leading roles. Born under the sign of Libra, he maintains a grounded presence in character-driven narratives. New Zealand-born, Henderson established himself in the American entertainment industry while maintaining ties to his home country's television legacy.
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Before Fame
Henderson's early television work came through New Zealand's longest-running soap opera, Shortland Street, where he played teenager Stuart Neilson from 1992 to 1995. This role introduced him domestically and set the foundation for his later transition to American television and film.
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Trivia
- Henderson joined Grey's Anatomy during its 12th season and played Dr. Nathan Riggs, a character whose storyline involved a presumed-dead fiancée reveal.
- He landed the lead role of Jack Sheridan in Netflix's Virgin River, which premiered in 2019 and became one of the streaming platform's most-watched series.
- His horror film debut in The Ring (2002) positioned him early in his career within the genre before transitioning to drama-heavy television work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Martin Henderson gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Martin Henderson?
- Martin Henderson is 51 years old (born October 8, 1974).
- When is Martin Henderson's birthday?
- Martin Henderson was born on October 8, 1974.
- What is Martin Henderson's zodiac sign?
- Martin Henderson is a Libra, born October 8, 1974.
- What is Martin Henderson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Martin Henderson was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Martin Henderson from?
- Martin Henderson is from NZ.
- What does Martin Henderson do?
- Martin Henderson is a actor.
- Is Martin Henderson still alive?
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