Pat Henning

Biography

Fred Patrick Henning was a renowned character actor born in Boston on July 5, 1908, into a theatrical family. He began his acting career at age two as part of a vaudeville show and traveled extensively with his parents, becoming fluent in five languages. Henning's talent led to a film contract with producer Andrew Stone, resulting in notable roles in "On the Waterfront" (1954) and an Emmy Award for "The Catered Affair" (1953).