Josh Henderson

Josh Henderson was born in Dallas, Texas, on October 25, 1981, and grew up in Oklahoma. His career began after graduating from Tulsa Memorial Senior High School in May 2000, when he auditioned for the 2001 reality show “Popstars” in Dallas. He was selected as one of the six winners and became a member of the pop group Scene23, whose album launch was halted when their record label went bankrupt. This early exposure to the entertainment industry laid the groundwork for his transition into acting.

Henderson quickly moved into acting, appearing in television shows like UPN’s “One on One” for several seasons and ABC’s “8 Simple Rules.” From 2002 to 2004, he gained visibility through advertisements for Skechers’ 4Wheeler Skate shoes. A significant turning point came in 2005 when he was cast in the critically acclaimed FX show “Over There,” which explored the war in Iraq. He further expanded his filmography with roles in movies such as “The Girl Next Door” (2004) and “Yours, Mine & Ours” (2005). His career progressed with notable appearances in “Desperate Housewives” from 2006 to 2007, playing Austin McCann, the nephew of Edie Britt, and in “90210” from 2008 to 2009. Henderson’s versatility also extended to music, as he recorded the soundtrack album for the 2009 film “The Jerk Theory.

A pivotal role came in 2012 when Henderson landed the lead as John Ross Ewing III in the TNT revival of “Dallas,” a role he held for 40 episodes until 2014, earning recognition as a breakout star. He continued to take on challenging projects, starring as Kyle West in the E! drama series “The Arrangement” from 2017 to 2018. In 2018, he also appeared in the Hallmark Channel TV movie “Time for Me to Come Home for Christmas,” where he performed the title song. His recent work includes the TV series “All Rise” (2021–2022) for four episodes. Henderson’s career highlights demonstrate a consistent ability to secure significant roles across various platforms, establishing him as a prominent figure in acting and entertainment.