Jim Backus

Henny Backus herself passed away at the age of 93 in December of 2004, after suffering a series of strokes. Berenger resides in South Carolina. The Backus's co-wrote several humorous books, including "Only When I Laugh." Henny Backus wrote "Care for the Caretaker," documenting her husband's illnesses and offering practical solutions for those facing such dilemmas. Berenger has six children: Patrick, Allison, Chelsea, Chloe, Shiloh and Scout. Henny Backus co-starred with Jim Backus in television's Blondie sitcom of the 1960s. Berenger has been married three times; to Barbara Wilson (1975-1985), Lisa Williams (1986-1997) and to Trish Alvaran since 1997. He was survived by his wife of 46 years, Henny Backus, a former Broadway showgirl in the 1920s, where she performed with Earl Carroll 's Vanities. He also began a career as a producer in the 1990s.

In 1989 Backus died from complications of pneumonia, after suffering from Parkinson's Disease for many years. In more recent years, Berenger has continued to have an active acting career in film and television, although often at a supporting level. For example, he appeared in Father was a Fullback in 1949, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World back to back in 1962 and 1963, and in Prince Jack in 1984. Barnes in Platoon. Backus had an extensive career and worked steadily in Hollywood over five decades. In 1986, he received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the sociopathic Sgt. Howell III on Gilligan's Island.. Berenger's film career peaked in the 1980s starting with The Big Chill (1983).

Magoo, the rich Herbert Updike of the Alan Young radio show, Joan Davis' husband (a domestic court judge) on TV's I Married Joan, James Dean's father in Rebel Without A Cause, and Thurston J. These early roles highlight Berenger's ability to play both villains and heroes. Among his most famous roles are the voice of Mr. In 1979, he had the role of Butch Cassidy in Butch and Sundance: The Early Days, a role he got in part because of his resemblance to Paul Newman, who played the character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). Jim Backus (February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989) was a radio, television and movie actor, and voice actor. In 1977, Berenger had a small but noticeable role as a murderer in Looking for Mr. Goodbar. Berenger's film debut was the lead in Rush It (1976), an independent film now mostly forgotten except for its cast members who went on to greater renown.

He worked in soap operas and had a starring role on One Life to Live. He worked first in regional theatre and moved to New York City in the 1970s. Berenger was born Thomas Michael Moore in Chicago, Illinois. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri, but decided to seek an acting career following his graduation. Tom Berenger (born May 31, 1949) is a American actor known mainly for his roles in action films.

Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye (1977). Flesh & Blood (1979). If Tomorrow Comes (1986) (mini-series). The Avenging Angel (1995).

Body Language (TV) (1995). Rough Riders (1997). In the Company of Spies (1999). Johnson County War (2002) (mini-series).

The Junction Boys (2002). Peacemakers (2003). The Detective (2004) (mini-series). One Life to Live (1968).

Rush It (1976). The Sentinel (1977). Goodbar (1977). Looking for Mr.