Jim Backus

Acting

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.

Personal Info

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday February 25, 1913 (76 years old)
Died July 3, 1989
Place of Birth Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Movie Credits

The Horizontal Lieutenant

1962

as Cmdr. Jeremiah Hammerslag

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

1963

as Tyler Fitzgerald

Rebel Without a Cause

1955

as Frank Stark

A-Lad-in His Lamp

1948

as Smokey the Genie (voice) (uncredited)

Mooch Goes to Hollywood

1971

as Jim Backus

Friday Foster

1975

as Enos Griffith

Bright Victory

1951

as Bill Grayson

The Rebels

1979

as John Hancock

The Rose Bowl Story

1952

as Michael "Iron Mike" Burke

Good Guys Wear Black

1978

as Albert, the Doorman

Hollywood Story

1951

as Mitch Davis

Magoo Meets Frankenstein

1961

as Mr. Magoo

TV Credits

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

as Self

The Love Boat

1977

as Marvin Waterman

The Love Boat

1977

as Mr. Landers

Maverick

1957

as Joe Wheelwright

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

as Self - Co-Host

Climax!

1954

as Detective Herman

Robert Montgomery Presents

1950

as Lucus Edgerton

Charlie's Angels

1976

as Iggy

I Dream of Jeannie

1965

as General Fitzhugh

Burke's Law

1963

as Harold Mason

Burke's Law

1963

as Pork Pie Hannigan