Henny Backus

Stage Actress

Birthday March 21, 1911

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Philadelphia, PA

DEATH DATE Dec 9, 2004 (93)

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About

American stage and television actress who appeared in Earl Carroll's Vanities on Broadway during the 1930s.

Before Fame

She made an un-credited screen appearance in the 1952 film Skirts Ahoy!

Trivia

She made guest appearances on such popular television series as Blondie, Gilligan's Island, and The Love Boat.

Family Life

She was married to television actor Jim Backus from 1943 to 1989. The two co-authored a humorous book entitled Only When I Laugh.

Associated With

She was the longtime wife of television star Jim Backus .