Henny Backus

Acting

Born March 21, 1911 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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 · 18 titles

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Love Boat

1977

Emergency!

1972

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Gilligan's Island

Accidental Family

Julius Caesar

Blackboard Jungle

Don't Make Waves

Hello Down There

Meet Me in Las Vegas

The High Cost of Loving

The Gossip Columnist

Of Mice and Men

The Great Man

Holiday for Lovers

Magic Carpet

When Magoo Flew