Acting
Birthday: February 25, 1913 (112)
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Biography
Jim Backus (1913–1989) was a radio, television, film, and voice actor. Among his most famous credits are The Alan Young Radio Show, I Married Joan, Gilligan's Island, and Rebel Without a Cause. He also starred on his own show The Jim Backus Show.
Known For
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Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004)Age: 91as Frank Stark in Rebel Without A Cause (archive footage)
The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show (1986)Age: 73
Prince Jack (1985)Age: 72as Dealy
Slapstick of Another Kind (1982)Age: 69as President of the U.S.
Gilligan's Planet (1982)Age: 69as Thurston Howell, III (voice)
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island (1981)Age: 68as Thurston Howell III
Enchanted Journey (1981)Age: 68as Gamba
Hill Street Blues (1981)Age: 68as Mr. Magoo (archive footage) (uncredited)
There Goes The Bride (1980)Age: 67as Mr. Perkins
The Gossip Columnist (1980)Age: 67as Jim Backus
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