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Henny Backus

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Henny Backus

Known For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

Mar 21, 1911 (115 years old)

Place of Birth

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

Acting
1980The Gossip ColumnistHenny Backus
1977The Love BoatMrs. Landers
1972Magic CarpetEdna Benson
1972Emergency!
1969Hello Down ThereMrs. Webster
1967Don't Make WavesSelf (uncredited)
1967Accidental Family
1964Gilligan's IslandNative Mother
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
1959Holiday for LoversConnie McDougal
1958The High Cost of LovingMrs. Mason (uncredited)
1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
1956The Great ManMrs. Rieber
1956Meet Me in Las VegasBossy Wife
1955Blackboard JungleMiss Brady (uncredited)
1954When Magoo FlewStewardess (uncredited)
1939Of Mice and Men