Doug Henning
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 3, 1947
- Died
- February 7, 2000
- Active Years
- 1961–1986 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 16 credits in database
Biography
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Full Name: Douglas James Henning [4].
Birth Date: May 3, 1947 [1, 2, 4].
Birth Place: Fort Garry, Manitoba, Canada [2].
Death Date: February 7, 2000 [1, 2, 4].
Death Place: Los Angeles, California, USA [2].
Occupations: Canadian magician, illusionist, escape artist, politician [4], writer, actor [2], conceiver [5].
Known For/Credits: The Magic Show (1983), Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976), World of Magic (1977) [2].
Spouses: Debby Douillard, Barbara De Angelis [2].
Other Details: Psychology graduate [6]. Revived stage magic on Broadway and television [6]. Doug Henning's World of Magic II aired in December 1976 on NBC, hosted by Michael Landon with guest star Joey Heatherton [3].
Douglas James Henning was a Canadian magician, illusionist, escape artist, and politician born on May 3, 1947, in Fort Garry, Manitoba, Canada. He was also a writer, actor, and conceiver. Henning was known for his work on The Magic Show (1983), Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976), and World of Magic (1977). In December 1976, Doug Henning's World of Magic II aired on NBC, hosted by Michael Landon with guest star Joey Heatherton. A psychology graduate, he is credited with reviving stage magic on Broadway and television. He was married to Debby Douillard and Barbara De Angelis. Henning died
Career overview
Douglas James Henning was born on May 3, 1947, in Fort Garry, Manitoba, Canada. He worked as a magician, illusionist, escape artist, and politician, and was also known as a writer and actor. Henning was a psychology graduate funded by a government grant who helped revive stage magic on Broadway and television.
As an actor and writer, Henning was known for television and stage productions including The Magic Show in 1983, Doug Henning's World of Magic in 1976, and World of Magic in 1977. In December 1976, Doug Henning's World of Magic II aired live on NBC with only two commercial breaks. The theme for this production was Fire, Water and Air, and it was hosted by actor Michael Landon with guest star Joey Heatherton. One of his television specials was watched by fifty million people.
Henning was married to Debby Douillard and Barbara De Angelis. He passed away on February 7, 2000, at the age of 52 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
16 titles- The Canadian Conspiracy (1986) as Self
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- The Magic Show (1983) as Doug
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1982) as Self
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1982) Writer
- The Osmond Family Christmas Special (1980)
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1977) as Self
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1977) Writer
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976)
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1976) Writer
- Doug Henning's World of Magic (1975) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Doug Henning best known for?
Doug Henning is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Muppet Show (1976), The Stepford Wives (2004), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Italian Job (1969).
When and where was Doug Henning born?
Doug Henning was born on May 3, 1947. They passed away on February 7, 2000.
How many credits does Doug Henning have?
Doug Henning has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 1986.
What is Doug Henning's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Muppet Show (1976) as Self - Special Guest Star — aged about 29
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 15
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 21
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 14
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