Henny Backus

Acting

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.

Born: March 21, 1911

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Filmography

1980

The Gossip Columnist

as Henny Backus

1977

The Love Boat

as Mrs. Landers

1972

Magic Carpet

as Edna Benson

1972

Emergency!

1969

Hello Down There

as Mrs. Webster

1967

Accidental Family

1967

Don't Make Waves

as Self (uncredited)

1964

Gilligan's Island

as Native Mother

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

1959

Holiday for Lovers

as Connie McDougal

1958

The High Cost of Loving

as Mrs. Mason (uncredited)

1956

The Great Man

as Mrs. Rieber

1956

Meet Me in Las Vegas

as Bossy Wife

1955

Blackboard Jungle

as Miss Brady (uncredited)

1954

When Magoo Flew

as Stewardess (uncredited)

1939

Of Mice and Men