Hal Munson (1985 to September 28th, 2004; June 21st, 2005 to July 12th, 2006)
At a Glance
Benjamin was a member of the first class of the drama division of the Juilliard School and was a founding member of The Acting Company, under the late John Houseman. Acting Company productions in repertory, on national tours, and on Broadway, in which Hendrickson performed include: The Three Sisters, The Time of Your Life, Next Time I'll Sing to You, The Hostage, The Robber Bridegroom, Measure for Measure, Edward II, The Taming of the Shrew, The Knack, The Lower Depths, and Arms and the Man.
On Broadway, Benjamin has appeared in Awake and Sing, Strider, and in the title role of The Elephant Man. His off-Broadway credits include The Lisbon Traviata, After the Fall, The Rear Column, The Philanthropist, and Life and Limb.
His regional theater credits include: Terra Nova, Romeo and Juliet, and Loves Labors Lost at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego; and Otherwise Engaged and Richard III at the Goodman Theater in Chicago.
Benjamin has appeared in many feature films including Spanking the Monkey, Regarding Henry, Consenting Adults, and Manhunter.
He has also appeared in the daytime dramas Guiding Light, Texas, and Another World. His primetime television credits include Law & Order and Mann & Machine; the TV movies The Demon Murder Case and King of the Line; and the PBS Theater in America production of Time of Your Life.
Born on August 26, 1950 in Huntington, New York, Hendrickson was an avid golfer and spent much of his down time on the green with his As The World Turns co-stars. He passed away suddenly on July 3rd, 2006. He was 55.
Texas Chris Shaw 1981
PBS production of Time of Your Life
Dreams Don't Die Attorney 1982
Acting Portfolio
FILM
Mr. Smith Gets a Hustler Mr. Lapp 2002
Spanking the Monkey Tom Albelli 1984
Regarding Henry Daniel 1991
Consenting Adults Jimmy Schwartz 1992
Manhunter Dr. Chilton 1986
Ruskies Sgt. Kovac 1987
Acting Portfolio
THEATRE
Awake & Sing
Strider
The Elephant Man Title role
Acting Portfolio
OFF-BROADWAY AND REGIONAL THEATRE
The Lisbon Traviata
After the Fall
The Rear Column
The Philanthropist
Life and Limb
Terra Nova
Romeo & Juliet
Loves Labors Lost Old Globe Theater in San Diego
Otherwise Engaged
Richard III Goodman Theater in Chicago
The Three Sisters
The Time of Your Life
Next Time I'll Sing to You
The Hostage
The Robber Bridegroom
Measure for Measure
Edward II
Taming of the Shrew
The Knack
The Lower Depths
Arms of Man
Awards and Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2003)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2002, 2003)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2001)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actor (2003)
Soap Opera Digest Awards Four-time nominee
Vital Statistics
BIRTHPLACE: Huntington, NY
BIRTHDATE: August 26th, 1950
HAIR: Dark Brown
News Archives
News Archive: Hendrickson to take leave from ATWT. [Jul 16th, 2001]
News Archive: Hendrickson to take another person leave from ATWT. [Mar 31st, 2003]
News Archive: Hendrickson returns to the ATWT set. [May 12th, 2003]
News Archive: Hendrickson discusses Emmy win, death of mother [May 26th, 2003]
News Archive: 19-year vet and Emmy winner Hendrickson cut from ATWT [Jul 19th, 2004]
News Archive: Former sub Randolph Mantooth takes over as Hal. [Aug 2nd, 2004]
News Archive: Emmy winner Benjamin Hendrickson dead at age 55. [Jul 5th, 2006]
News Archive: ATWT finally ready to address death of Hendrickson. [Oct 13th, 2006]
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