Emmaline Henry Always the Wife

The go to actress in the 1960's and 1970's when you needed a wife was Emmaline Henry. Her most notable role was Amanda Bellows in the sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie".

Born in Philadelphia Henry never planned on becoming and actress she started out as a singer on local radio and television. She moved to Hollywood to further her signing career but started getting acting roles. She appeared regularly in guest spots on sitcoms and dramas through out the 1960's. It was the role of nosy Mrs. Amanda bellows that got her noticed. She played the role until the series end. She also had a small role in "Rosemary's Baby" and Hitchcocks's "Marnie". After "I Dream of Jeanine" she continued to appear on TV with roles in "Three's Company" and "Eight is Enough".
Emmaline Henry died in 1979 from the complication of brain cancer. She was 50 years old.