Brad William Henke (1966–2022), “Orange Is the New Black” star
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2 min readBrad William Henke was an actor and professional football player who starred in “Orange Is the New Black” and had recurring roles on shows including “Lost” and “Dexter.”
- Died: November 29, 2022 (Who else died on November 29?)
- Details of death: Died at the age of 56.
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NFL to Hollywood
After playing football at the University of Arizona, Henke joined the Denver Broncos in 1989, going to Super Bowl XXIV with the team. He left professional football in 1994 after a series of injuries and surgeries. Henke had small early roles in movies including “Mr. Wrong” and “Space Jam” and on TV in “Chicago Hope” and “Silk Stalkings.” His most notable role came when he joined the cast of “Orange Is the New Black” in its fourth season as the villainous prison guard Desi Piscatella, remaining with the show for three seasons. Henke also starred on the Showtime cult favorite “Going to California” and the two-season “October Road” and had recurring roles on “Lost,” "Justified," “Sneaky Pete,” and “Manhunt.” In 2020, he starred as Tom Cullen in the CBS adaptation of “The Stand.” Henke’s other movies include “Pacific Rim,” “Draft Day,” and “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday.”
Henke on “Orange Is the New Black”
“I actually didn’t see the show until year three and I binged it over a few days, and then I go the audition, and was in New York a few days later. I will always love and watch this show. … ‘Orange Is the New Black’ was the best acting experience of my life.” —from a 2017 interview for Vulture
Tributes to Brad William Henke
Full obituary: Variety
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