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.

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, born on February 25, 1913, in the United States, was a renowned character actor in both film and television. He was famous not only for his roles but also for his work on radio and his …

Jun 15, 2023 · Jim Backus was an influential actor, comedian, and voice actor who has left an enduring legacy in the entertainment industry. He was best known for his role as the wealthy and aloof …

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.'

James Gilmore "Jim" Backus was an American radio, television, film, and voice actor, whose Disney roles included Milton in the animated short, Plutopia, The Mayor in Pete's Dragon, and Timothy …

Dec 22, 2024 · James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 – July 3, 1989) was an American actor.

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 …

James Gilmore "Jim" Backus (February 25, 1913 – July 3, 1989) was an American radio, television, film, and voice actor.