Ruthie Henshall
Biography
Ruthie Henshall was born on March 7 in Bromlay, England, UK. She has been dancing for most of her life and has appeared in such shows as "Cats" and "A Chorusline." Miss Henshall has a debut album entitled "Love is Here to Stay, " a tribute to the music of the Gershwins. This multi-talented star of the stage can sing from a low belt to a high soprano. She also is an excellent actress who effortlessly moves audiences to tears. Ruthie Henshall has played Ellen in "Miss Saigon, " Fantine in "Les Miserables, " Nancy in "Oliver, " and both Velma and Roxie in "Chicago." She and Michael Ball recently received the Theatregoer's Club of Great Britain Award for Most Popular Musical Stage Actor and Actress. Ruthie has made her debut on Broadway in "Chicago" after performing in that same musical in London's West End.
59years old
Turns 60 on March 7in 145 days
- Born Bromley
- Star sign: PiscesThe sign runs February 19 to March 20
- Also credited as Valentine Ruth Henshall
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 16 years1998 to 2014
Every film, newest first
- 2014Billy Elliot the Musical LiveIMDb rating 8.4
- 2004A Christmas CarolIMDb rating 6.3
- 1998Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron MackintoshIMDb rating 8.7
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Early training
Henshall trained at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey. She was 19 when she made her stage debut, in the Cascade Revue at the West Cliff Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea.
A first
Henshall was the final actress to play Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot the Musical, taking on the role in 2014 and staying for two years until the show closed.
Behind the camera
Henshall and Daniel Bowling, a director of musicals, wrote the book So You Want to Be in Musicals?, which was published in 2012.
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Worked with
Ruthie Henshall made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Judi Dench's page
Hugh Jackman's page
Kelsey Grammer's page
Geraldine Chaplin's page
Jason Alexander's page
Julie Andrews's page
Arthur Allan SeidelmanDirector, 1 film, 2004
All films by Arthur Allan Seidelman
Brett SullivanDirector, 1 film, 2014
All films by Brett Sullivan
All films by Stephen Daldry
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Laurence Olivier Awards | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.