Jim Backus
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday25 February 1913
Died3 July 1989 (age 76)
Place of birthCleveland, Ohio, USA
Known credits232
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.
The Unknown Story
2022 · Self - archive footage
Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
2005 · Himself (uncredited)
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
1987 · Self
The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show
1986
Prince Jack
1985 · Dealy
The Unpredictable Pudgy!
1983 · Himself
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982 · President of the U.S.
Gilligan's Planet
1982 · Thurston Howell, III (voice)
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
1981 · Thurston Howell III
Hill Street Blues
1981 · Mr. Magoo (archive footage) (uncredited)
There Goes The Bride
1980 · Mr. Perkins
The Gossip Columnist
1980 · Jim Backus
C.H.O.M.P.S.
1979 · Mr. Gibbs
Eischied
1979
The Rebels
1979 · John Hancock
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
1979 · Thurston Howell III
Angels' Brigade
1979 · Cmdr. Lindsey March
$weepstake$
1979 · Major Adams
Rescue from Gilligan's Island
1978 · Thurston Howell III
Flying High
1978
Good Guys Wear Black
1978 · Albert, the Doorman
Fantasy Island
1978 · Cap Truman
Have I Got a Christmas for You
1977 · Kevin Grady
Pete's Dragon
1977 · The Mayor
The Love Boat
1977 · Marvin Waterman
The Love Boat
1977 · Mr. Landers
CHiPs
1977 · Weitzman
What's New, Mr. Magoo?
1977 · Mr. Magoo (voice)
Never Con a Killer
1977 · Stanley Bunch
Charlie's Angels
1976 · Iggy
Friday Foster
1975 · Enos Griffith
Mobile One
1975 · Macklin
Ellery Queen
1975 · Howard Biggers
Joe Forrester
1975
Crazy Mama
1975 · Mr. Albertson
Cop on the Beat
1975 · Jake Mandel
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
1974 · Narrator / Santa Claus (voice)
Chico and the Man
1974
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
1974
Harry O
1974 · Ziggy
The New Adventures of Gilligan
1974 · Thurston Howell III (voice)
Goodnight Jackie
1974 · Mr. Landry
Miracle on 34th Street
1973 · Shellhammer
The Girl Most Likely To...
1973 · Prof. David Tilson
Police Story
1973
Police Story
1973 · Jake Mandel
Magic Carpet
1972 · George Benson
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