Jim Backus
Born
25 February 1913 (113)
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Also known as
James Gilmore 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 (40)
Looney Tunes Collector's Vault, Volume 2
2026
Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
2005
Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
1987
Prince Jack
1985
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982
Enchanted Journey
1981
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
1981
There Goes The Bride
1980
The Gossip Columnist
1980
C.H.O.M.P.S.
1979
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
1979
Angels' Brigade
1979
Rescue from Gilligan's Island
1978
Good Guys Wear Black
1978
Have I Got a Christmas for You
1977
Pete's Dragon
1977
Never Con a Killer
1977
Friday Foster
1975
Crazy Mama
1975
Cop on the Beat
1975
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
1974
Goodnight Jackie
1974
Miracle on 34th Street
1973
The Girl Most Likely To...
1973
Magic Carpet
1972
Of Thee I Sing
1972
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972
Getting Away from It All
1972
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
1971
Myra Breckinridge
1970
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
1970
Uncle Sam Magoo
1970
Wake Me When the War Is Over
1969
Hello Down There
1969
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
1968
Don't Make Waves
1967
Damn Yankees
1967
Hurry Sundown
1967