Television and Films
In 1984 Hendra co-created, co-produced and co-wrote the British television satirical show Spitting Image for which he, Jon Blair and John Lloyd were nominated for a British Academy Award in 1985. He was ousted from the production after the first six shows, to be replaced by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor.
His most notable acting role was starring in This Is Spinal Tap, as the band's manager, Ian Faith. He also had roles in several other films and television programs, including appearances on Miami Vice, The Cosby Mysteries, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
In 1997 Hendra co-wrote with director Ron Shelton The Great White Hype, a satire of racism in boxing, starring Samuel Jackson, Damon Wayans, Jamie Foxx, Jeff Goldblum and Peter Berg.
He co-conceived and wrote the English dubs of 3 of the films created by Belgian animator Picha, including The Missing Link (1980), The Big Bang (1987) and Snow White: The Sequel (2007).
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