Henny Russell

Henny Russell is an American actress, known for her performances on various Broadway productions. On television, she starred as Carol Denning in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black.

Life and career Russell was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois to Norwegian mother. She grew up on the Northwest Side and in Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights. She later received MFA from the University of San Diego. Russell married actor R. Ward Duffy; they live in New York City.

Theater During her career, Russell performed on Broadway, off-Broadway and regional theatres. She made her Broadway debut starring in the 2001 revival of Todd Haimes Theatre's Major Barbara. She later performed in Impressionism, The Royal Family, Lombardi, The Other Place, The Winslow Boy, Machinal and The Audience. She starred in both off-Broadway and Broadway productions of play Oslo from 2016 to 2017. As a part of the cast, Russell received Obie Award in 2017. In 2024 she played Barbara Fordham in The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' production of August: Osage County.

Film and television Russell made her television debut in 1997 playing guest-starring roles on Silk Stalkings and Pensacola: Wings of Gold. She later made guest appearances in Law & Order, Gossip Girl, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Leftovers, Elementary and Chicago Med. She also appeared in films Corn (2004), Revolutionary Road (2008), You Don't Know Jack (2010), Kilimanjaro (2013), Freeheld (2015) and Bikini Moon (2017). In 2018, Russell starred as inmate Carol Denning in the Netflix comedy-drama series, Orange Is the New Black during the show' sixth season. She later guest-starred in Blue Bloods, The Good Fight, FBI: Most Wanted and The Other Two. Russell also had recurring roles in the crime drama Hightown and the drama series Three Women. In 2023 she had a supporting role in the drama film The Magnificent Meyersons starring opposite her Orange Is the New Black co-star, Kate Mulgrew.

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 2004 Corn Supermarket Customer 2007 Tie a Yellow Ribbon Landlord 2008 Revolutionary Road Aunt Claire 2008 Possible Side Effects Mrs. Collins Television Film 2010 You Don't Know Jack Oakhill Spokesperson 2013 Kilimanjaro Ellen 2015 Growing Up Smith Christian Woman 2015 Freeheld Dr. Sarah Tonner 2015 Bridge of Spies Receptionist 2017 Bikini Moon City Clerk 2023 The Magnificent Meyersons Jackie 2025 Birthrite Carolyn

Television Year Title Role Notes 1997 Silk Stalkings Newscaster Episode: "Ladies Man" 1997 Pensacola: Wings of Gold Barbara Niles Episode: "Past Sins" 2005 Hope & Faith Tiffany Episode: "Faith Fairfield: 1980-2005" 2009 Gossip Girl Helen Episode: "In the Realm of the Bases" 2005-2010 Law & Order Kate Orris, Melanie Marron Episodes: "Locomotion" and "Brazil" 2013 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Faith Greyland Episode: "Imprisoned Lives" 2014 Unforgettable Casper Episode: Haircut 2014 The Leftovers Dr. Chambliss Episode: "B.J. and the A.C" 2016 Elementary Captain Episode: "A Study in Charlotte" 2018 Chicago Med Nancy Buckley Episode: "Ties that Bind" 2018 Orange Is the New Black Carol Denning Recurring role (season 6) 2019 Blue Bloods Lt. Sue Prentice Episode: "Past Tense" 2019 Madam Secretary Candice Episode: "The New Normal" 2021 The Good Fight Mrs. Joy Episode: "And the Detente Had an End" 2022 FBI: Most Wanted Rose Daly Episode: "Gold Diggers" 2023 The Other Two Lisa Episodes: "Brooke Hosts a Night of Undeniable Good" and "Cary Pays Off His Student Loans" 2024 Three Women Rosemary 3 episodes 2020-2024 Hightown Dr. Sheila Larkin 5 episodes 2025 Doc Cece Episode: "One Small Step" 2025 Elsbeth Winnie Crawford Episode: "Bunker Down"