Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
March 21, 1911
Place of Birth:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Henny Backus
Biography
Henny Backus (born Henrietta Kaye) was a Broadway showgirl in the 1930s whose stage credits include Orson Welles's 'Horse Eats Hat'. She was the wife of actor and comedian Jim Backus.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Gossip Columnist | Henny Backus |
| 1972 | Magic Carpet | Edna Benson |
| 1969 | Hello Down There | Mrs. Webster |
| 1967 | Don't Make Waves | Self (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Holiday for Lovers | Connie McDougal |
| 1958 | The High Cost of Loving | Mrs. Mason (uncredited) |
| 1956 | The Great Man | Mrs. Rieber |
| 1956 | Meet Me in Las Vegas | Bossy Wife |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Miss Brady (uncredited) |
| 1954 | When Magoo Flew | Stewardess (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Of Mice and Men |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Love Boat | Mrs. Landers |
| 1972 | Emergency! | |
| 1967 | Accidental Family | |
| 1964 | Gilligan's Island | Native Mother |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self |
| 1957 | Tonight Starring Jack Paar | Self |