Duane Henry
This English actor broke through from British soaps to a major role on the long-running American television juggernaut NCIS.
Born 1985 (age 41)·English actor·Birthday: March 18·Millennials
Biography
Duane Henry's journey from the West Midlands to Hollywood is a story of persistence. He began his career on British television, most notably with a multi-year stint on the BBC medical drama Doctors, where he played the troubled Gareth Broadhurst. His performance there caught the eye of producers overseas, leading to a life-changing opportunity. In 2016, he was cast as Clayton Reeves, a British MI6 agent attached to the NCIS team, becoming a series regular and bringing a new dynamic to the popular American procedural. His move to Los Angeles marked a significant leap, positioning him as one of the few British actors to secure a central role in a major U.S. network drama. While his time on NCIS concluded after two seasons, his path demonstrated a notable transatlantic crossover in television casting.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Duane was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Duane Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Duane's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played series regular Clayton Reeves on the American television phenomenon NCIS.
- Portrayed Gareth Broadhurst across over 100 episodes of the BBC's long-running drama Doctors.
- Successfully transitioned from UK television to a leading role in a major U.S. network series.
Did You Know?
He worked as a personal trainer before pursuing acting full-time.
He is a trained martial artist, holding a black belt in Taekwondo.
His NCIS character was originally introduced in a two-part episode in season 14.
“I just kept showing up, kept working, until the right door finally opened.”
