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Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. 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.
Jim Backus. Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. 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.
In stark contrast to his usual affluent characters, he guest-starred on The Brady Bunch in 1971 as an old gold prospector, a role he also played on a Gilligan's Island episode. He also had a role in the final season episode "The Hustler" (1974) in which he plays Mike's boss, Mr. Matthews.
Rebel Without a Cause: Directed by Nicholas Ray. With James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus. A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
The Jim Backus Show: With Jim Backus, Nita Talbot, Bobs Watson, Bill McLean. Mike O'Toole owns and runs a second-rate news service that he struggles to keep afloat financially. His employees include the attractive Dora and Dave as reporters.
Star Witness: Directed by Tay Garnett. With Robert Stack, Marc Lawrence, Jim Backus, Jerry Paris. An accountant with a brilliant mind for numbers agrees to testify against the mob. But keeping him safe before the trial keeps Ness and his men on the run.
Jim Backus (1913–1989) was a radio, television, film, and voice actor. He is best known for his roles as Thurston Howell III in Gilligan's Island, Mr. Magoo in The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, and Pete's Dragon.
