
Henny Backus
Acting • Born 1911-03-21 – Died 2004-12-09
Acting0Philadelphia, 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.
Filmography
17 credits
Of Mice and Men
Movie • 1939

Holiday for Lovers
Movie • 1959
Connie McDougal

Magic Carpet
Movie • 1972
Edna Benson

The Great Man
Movie • 1956
Mrs. Rieber

Blackboard Jungle
Movie • 1955
Miss Brady (uncredited)

Don't Make Waves
Movie • 1967
Self (uncredited)

Meet Me in Las Vegas
Movie • 1956
Bossy Wife

The Gossip Columnist
Movie • 1980
Henny Backus

Hello Down There
Movie • 1969
Mrs. Webster

The High Cost of Loving
Movie • 1958
Mrs. Mason (uncredited)

When Magoo Flew
Movie • 1954
Stewardess (uncredited)

Gilligan's Island
TV • 1964
Native Mother

Emergency!
TV • 1972

Accidental Family
TV • 1967

The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self

The Love Boat
TV • 1977
Mrs. Landers

Tonight Starring Jack Paar
TV • 1957
Self