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Jim Backus Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1913-02-25

Birthplace:
Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Credits:
238 Total Roles

Jim Backus

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Looney Tunes Collector's Vault, Volume 2 MOVIE Self
2022 The Unknown Story TV Self - archive footage
2005 Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents MOVIE Himself (uncredited)
2004 Los Angeles Plays Itself MOVIE Frank Stark in Rebel Without A Cause (archive footage)
1987 Hollywood's Hidden Secrets MOVIE Self
1986 The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show TV Self
1985 Prince Jack MOVIE Dealy
1982 Slapstick of Another Kind MOVIE President of the U.S.
1982 Gilligan's Planet TV Thurston Howell, III (voice)
1982 Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady MOVIE Self

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