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Backus appeared as Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island for all three seasons of its run, 1964 to 1967, and later in reunion TV films, Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978), The Castaways on Gilligan's Island (1979), and The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island (1981).
Today Cool Classics takes a deep dive into the Life and Career of Jim Backus who played Thurston Howell III on the Gilligan's Island TV Show.
3 paź 2024 · Even towards the end, Jim Backus, best known as Mr. Howell from Gilligan's Island and the original voice of cartoon character Mr. Magoo, seemed to be focused on his craft.
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Jim Backus was a famous television, movie and radio actor, possibly best known for his work in comedy, particularly in "Gilligan's Island" and in the "Mr. Magoo" franchise. Born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, Backus was the son of Russell Gould Backus, a mechanical...
Howell, portrayed by veteran character actor Jim Backus, took hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and several changes of clothing with him for what was intended to be only a three-hour boat tour in Hawaii.
Gilligan's Island: Created by Sherwood Schwartz. With Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer. Four men and three women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm.
Jim Backus, one of his last interviews. http://TVSeriesFinale.com The talented actor who played wealthy characters like Mr. Magoo and Thurston Howell, III (on Gilligan's Island) is...
