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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Gilligan's Island (1964) — Native Mother
2. Julius Caesar (1953) — Citizen of Rome (uncredited)
3. The Love Boat (1977) — Mrs. Landers
4. Blackboard Jungle (1955) — Miss Brady (uncredited)
5. Of Mice and Men (1939)
6. Emergency! (1972)
7. Don't Make Waves (1967) — Self (uncredited)
8. When Magoo Flew (1954) — Stewardess (uncredited)
9. Hello Down There (1969) — Mrs. Webster
10. Meet Me in Las Vegas (1956) — Bossy Wife
11. The Mike Douglas Show (1961) — Self
12. The Great Man (1956) — Mrs. Rieber
13. Holiday for Lovers (1959) — Connie McDougal
14. Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) — Self
15. The High Cost of Loving (1958) — Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
16. The Gossip Columnist (1980) — Henny Backus
17. Accidental Family (1967)
18. Magic Carpet (1972) — Edna Benson