Born August 24, 1926 in Baltimore, Henry spent time in the Navy before graduating from Denison University, with continued studies at Catholic University. He toured with CU Players, spent many seasons at St. Michael's Playhouse in Vermont, as well as on Broadway in such shows as "Promises, Promises" and "Little Me". He also did several national tours of "Hello, Dolly" with his friend, Carol Channing. In 1976, he came to Los Angeles and began working in TV and film.