Jim Backus

Jim Backus

Acting

Born: 1913-02-25 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Died: 1989-07-03

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.

🎬 Movies (20)

Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents

Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents

2005

Himself (uncredited)

Hollywood's Hidden Secrets

1987

Self

Prince Jack

Prince Jack

1985

Dealy

Slapstick of Another Kind

Slapstick of Another Kind

1982

President of the U.S.

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady

Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady

1982

The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island

The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island

1981

Thurston Howell III

There Goes The Bride

There Goes The Bride

1980

Mr. Perkins

The Gossip Columnist

The Gossip Columnist

1980

Jim Backus

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

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

1979

Mr. Gibbs

The Castaways on Gilligan's Island

The Castaways on Gilligan's Island

1979

Thurston Howell III

Angels' Brigade

Angels' Brigade

1979

Cmdr. Lindsey March

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

1978

Thurston Howell III

Good Guys Wear Black

Good Guys Wear Black

1978

Albert, the Doorman

Have I Got a Christmas for You

Have I Got a Christmas for You

1977

Kevin Grady

Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon

1977

The Mayor

Never Con a Killer

Never Con a Killer

1977

Stanley Bunch

Friday Foster

Friday Foster

1975

Enos Griffith

Crazy Mama

Crazy Mama

1975

Mr. Albertson

Cop on the Beat

Cop on the Beat

1975

Jake Mandel

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

1974

Narrator / Santa Claus (voice)