Brad William Henke - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 10, 1966 |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 |
| Birthplace | Columbus, Nebraska, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Brad William Henke's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Playing Desi Piscatella in 'Orange Is the New Black'; extensive character acting career in both television and film. |
Intro
Brad William Henke was an American actor and former professional football player, best known for his role as Corrections Officer Desi Piscatella on the Netflix series 'Orange Is the New Black.' He began his career as a football player in the NFL before transitioning into acting, where he earned acclaim for his performances in film and television.
Early Life & Background
Brad William Henke was born in Columbus, Nebraska, and raised in Littleton, Colorado. He played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was a standout defensive lineman before being drafted into the NFL.
Career Highlights
- Appeared as Desi Piscatella in 'Orange Is the New Black', earning a Screen Actors Guild Award along with the cast.
- Guest and supporting roles in TV shows such as 'Justified', 'Lost', and 'Sneaky Pete'.
- Acted in films including 'Pacific Rim', 'Me and You and Everyone We Know', and 'Fury'.
- Had a brief NFL career with the New York Giants and Denver Broncos before injuries led him to retire from football and pursue acting.
Trivia
- Henke was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1989 NFL Draft but was cut during training camp; he later played for the Denver Broncos and participated in Super Bowl XXIV.
- He frequently portrayed correctional officers or detectives in film and television.
- Passed away on November 29, 2022.
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Brad William Henke is 59 years old.
Brad William Henke was born the 10 April 1966.
Columbus, Nebraska, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About April 10th, 1966, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 10th, 1966 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (You're My) Soul And Inspiration by The Righteous Brothers
- #1 UK song: Somebody Help Me by The Spencer Davis Group
- Popular movie: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? directed by Mike Nichols
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