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

The Mike Douglas Show

The Love Boat

Emergency!

Gilligan's Island

Accidental Family

Julius Caesar

Blackboard Jungle

Of Mice and Men

All Movies (12)

• The Gossip Columnist1980 · as Henny Backus
• Magic Carpet1972 · as Edna Benson
• Hello Down There1969 · as Mrs. Webster
• Don't Make Waves1967 · as Self (uncredited)
• Holiday for Lovers1959 · as Connie McDougal
• The High Cost of Loving1958 · as Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
• The Great Man1956 · as Mrs. Rieber
• Meet Me in Las Vegas1956 · as Bossy Wife
• Blackboard Jungle1955 · as Miss Brady (uncredited)
• When Magoo Flew1954 · as Stewardess (uncredited)
• Julius Caesar1953 · as Citizen of Rome (uncredited)
• Of Mice and Men1939

All TV Shows (6)

• The Love Boat1977 · as Mrs. Landers
• Emergency!1972
• Accidental Family1967
• Gilligan's Island1964 · as Native Mother
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• Tonight Starring Jack Paar1957 · as Self