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Meet the 'big baddie' from C Block: Henny Russell reveals what made her play the role of Carol Denning in OITNB

The sixth season of OITNB has a huge gangsta on their hands, and it's none other than C-Block boss Carol. And Henny, who plays the role, loves her character for being a big baddie.

Henny Russell is popularly known now for her portrayal of Carol Denning on season 6 of 'Orange is the New Black'. Her character ‘Carol’, the boss of Cell-Block C, is arguably the most terrifying and one of the most popular additions to the show.

Henny began her career in theater, and though classically trained, did mostly contemporary plays and new works.  Her first Broadway show was Major Barbara in 2001, the most recent being Oslo, which won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Play. She can be seen in such films as 'Freeheld', 'Kilimanjaro', and the upcoming 'Bikini Moon', 'The Magnificent Meyersons', and 'Bushwick Beats'. When it comes to television, Henny is popular on television as well and has acted in 'Chicago Med,' 'The Leftovers,' 'Elementary,' and 'Law & Order: SVU.'