John Henderson (actor)

John Henderson
John Henderson. Oil on canvas by Thomas Gainsborough
Born	1747 Cheapside, London
Died	25 November 1785 (age 38) 9 Buckingham Street, London
Burial place	Westminster Abbey
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1772-1785
Spouse	Jane Figgins
Children	Harriet

John Henderson (1747–1785) was an English actor who played many Shakespearean and other roles. He first acted in Bath, where he was known as "The Bath Roscius", and then in London. Had he not died young he would have been remembered as a worthy successor to David Garrick.