Jim Backus ... James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 – July 3, 1989) was an American actor.

Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons.

May 12, 2019 · He is the son of Russell Gould Backus and Daisy Gilmore Backus. Backus grew up in Bratenahl, Ohio, a wealthy village with his family. Jim graduated from Shaw High School in East …

Oct 3, 2024 · Even towards the end, Jim Backus, best known as Mr. Howell from Gilligan’s Island and the original voice of cartoon character Mr. Magoo, seemed to be focused on his craft.

Sep 13, 2024 · Gilligan's Island star Jim Backus had a very prolific career, between his various TV shows and movies, comedy and novelty albums, and more.

Feb 28, 2024 · Remembering the life and career of Jim Backus, who voiced cartoon character Mr. Magoo and played Mr. Howell on 'Gilligan's Island.'

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James Gilmore Backus was an American actor. Among his most famous roles were Thurston Howell III on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island, the father of James Dean...

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 …

Dec 14, 2023 · BACKUS, JAMES, GILMORE "JIM" (25 February, 1913 - July 3, 1989), was a prolific actor who made a name in television, film, and radio and later authored books that profiled his …