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Jim Backus

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1913-02-25

Day of Death

1989-07-03

Place of Birth

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Jim Backus

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.

Filmography (162)

⭐ 0 Role: Himself (uncredited)

Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents

2005
⭐ 7.6 Role: Frank Stark in Rebel Without A Cause (archive footage)

Los Angeles Plays Itself

2004
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Hollywood's Hidden Secrets

1987
⭐ 9.0 Role: Dealy

Prince Jack

1985
⭐ 3.0 Role: President of the U.S.

Slapstick of Another Kind

1982
⭐ 6.0 Role: Unknown

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady

1982
⭐ 5.2 Role: Thurston Howell III

The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island

1981
⭐ 7.0 Role: Mr. Perkins

There Goes The Bride

1980
⭐ 7.3 Role: Jim Backus

The Gossip Columnist

1980
⭐ 5.0 Role: Mr. Gibbs

C.H.O.M.P.S.

1979
⭐ 6.8 Role: Thurston Howell III

The Castaways on Gilligan's Island

1979
⭐ 3.2 Role: Cmdr. Lindsey March

Angels' Brigade

1979
⭐ 4.6 Role: Thurston Howell III

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

1978
⭐ 5.2 Role: Albert, the Doorman

Good Guys Wear Black

1978
⭐ 0 Role: Kevin Grady

Have I Got a Christmas for You

1977