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Jim Backus

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, Feb 25 1913
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Mon, Jul 03 1989
Jim Backus is 76 years old
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Poster of Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom
Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom
Jim Backus would have been no older than 76 in Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom as 'Pat Quaid (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 20 2012
Poster of Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
Jim Backus would have been no older than 76 in Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents as 'Himself (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Jim Backus would have been no older than 76 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Frank Stark in Rebel Without A Cause (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
Jim Backus was 73 in Hollywood's Hidden Secrets as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Prince Jack
Prince Jack
Jim Backus was 72 in Prince Jack as 'Dealy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of Slapstick of Another Kind
Slapstick of Another Kind
Jim Backus was 69 in Slapstick of Another Kind as 'President of the U.S.'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1982
Poster of The Enchanted Journey
The Enchanted Journey
Jim Backus was 68 in The Enchanted Journey as 'Gamba'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1981
Poster of The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
Jim Backus was 68 in The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island as 'Thurston Howell III'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of There Goes The Bride
There Goes The Bride
Jim Backus was 67 in There Goes The Bride as 'Mr. Perkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1980
Poster of The Gossip Columnist
The Gossip Columnist
Jim Backus was 67 in The Gossip Columnist as 'Jim Backus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1980
Poster of C.H.O.M.P.S.
C.H.O.M.P.S.
Jim Backus was 66 in C.H.O.M.P.S. as 'Mr. Gibbs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of The Rebels
The Rebels
Jim Backus was 66 in The Rebels as 'John Hancock'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 14 1979
Poster of The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
Jim Backus was 66 in The Castaways on Gilligan's Island as 'Thurston Howell III'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of Angels' Brigade
Angels' Brigade
Jim Backus was 65 in Angels' Brigade as 'Cmdr. Lindsey March'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1979
Poster of Rescue from Gilligan's Island
Rescue from Gilligan's Island
Jim Backus was 65 in Rescue from Gilligan's Island as 'Thurston Howell III'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of Good Guys Wear Black
Good Guys Wear Black
Jim Backus was 65 in Good Guys Wear Black as 'Albert, the Doorman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1978
Poster of Have I Got a Christmas for You
Have I Got a Christmas for You
Jim Backus was 64 in Have I Got a Christmas for You as 'Kevin Grady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1977
Poster of Pete's Dragon
Pete's Dragon
Jim Backus was 64 in Pete's Dragon as 'The Mayor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1977
Poster of Never Con a Killer
Never Con a Killer
Jim Backus was 64 in Never Con a Killer as 'Stanley Bunch'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1977
Poster of Friday Foster
Friday Foster
Jim Backus was 62 in Friday Foster as 'Enos Griffith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of Crazy Mama
Crazy Mama
Jim Backus was 62 in Crazy Mama as 'Mr. Albertson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975
Poster of Cop on the Beat
Cop on the Beat
Jim Backus was 62 in Cop on the Beat as 'Jake Mandel'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1975
Poster of Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Jim Backus was 61 in Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus as 'Narrator / Santa Claus (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1974
Poster of Goodnight Jackie
Goodnight Jackie
Jim Backus was 61 in Goodnight Jackie as 'Mr. Landry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1974
Poster of Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Jim Backus was 60 in Miracle on 34th Street as 'Shellhammer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1973
Poster of The Girl Most Likely To...
The Girl Most Likely To...
Jim Backus was 60 in The Girl Most Likely To... as 'Prof. David Tilson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 06 1973
Poster of Magic Carpet
Magic Carpet
Jim Backus was 59 in Magic Carpet as 'George Benson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1972
Poster of Of Thee I Sing
Of Thee I Sing
Jim Backus was 59 in Of Thee I Sing as 'Senator Robert F. Lyons'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1972
Poster of Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Jim Backus was 59 in Now You See Him, Now You Don't as 'Timothy Forsythe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1972
Poster of Getting Away from It All
Getting Away from It All
Jim Backus was 58 in Getting Away from It All as 'Mike Lorimar'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1972
Poster of Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Mooch Goes to Hollywood
Jim Backus was 58 in Mooch Goes to Hollywood as 'Jim Backus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1971
Poster of Myra Breckinridge
Myra Breckinridge
Jim Backus was 57 in Myra Breckinridge as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1970
Poster of The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
Jim Backus was 57 in The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County as 'Staunch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of Uncle Sam Magoo
Uncle Sam Magoo
Jim Backus was 56 in Uncle Sam Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1970
Poster of Wake Me When the War Is Over
Wake Me When the War Is Over
Jim Backus was 56 in Wake Me When the War Is Over as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1969
Poster of Hello Down There
Hello Down There
Jim Backus was 55 in Hello Down There as 'T.R. Hollister'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?
Jim Backus was 55 in Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? as 'Tru-Blue Lou'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1968
Poster of Don't Make Waves
Don't Make Waves
Jim Backus was 54 in Don't Make Waves as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 20 1967
Poster of Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees
Jim Backus was 54 in Damn Yankees as 'Benny Van Buren'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1967
Poster of Hurry Sundown
Hurry Sundown
Jim Backus was 53 in Hurry Sundown as 'Carter Sillens'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 1967
Poster of Billie
Billie
Jim Backus was 52 in Billie as 'Howard G. Carol'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1965
Poster of Fluffy
Fluffy
Jim Backus was 52 in Fluffy as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 1965
Poster of John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!
Jim Backus was 52 in John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! as 'Whitepaper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1965
Poster of Rendezvous in Space
Rendezvous in Space
Jim Backus was 51 in Rendezvous in Space as 'Moon (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1964
Poster of Advance to the Rear
Advance to the Rear
Jim Backus was 51 in Advance to the Rear as 'Gen. Willoughby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1964
Poster of Mr. Magoo, Man of Mystery
Mr. Magoo, Man of Mystery
Jim Backus was 50 in Mr. Magoo, Man of Mystery as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Wheeler Dealers
The Wheeler Dealers
Jim Backus was 50 in The Wheeler Dealers as 'Bullard Bear'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1963
Poster of Sunday in New York
Sunday in New York
Jim Backus was 50 in Sunday in New York as 'Chief Pilot Drysdale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1963
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Jim Backus was 50 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as 'Tyler Fitzgerald'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of Johnny Cool
Johnny Cool
Jim Backus was 50 in Johnny Cool as 'Louis Murphy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1963
Poster of My Six Loves
My Six Loves
Jim Backus was 50 in My Six Loves as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1963
Poster of Operation Bikini
Operation Bikini
Jim Backus was 50 in Operation Bikini as 'Bosun's Mate Ed Fennelly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 1963
Poster of Critic's Choice
Critic's Choice
Jim Backus was 49 in Critic's Choice as 'Dr. William Von Hagedorn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 24 1963
Poster of A Child Is Waiting
A Child Is Waiting
Jim Backus was 49 in A Child Is Waiting as 'Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1963
Poster of Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol
Jim Backus was 49 in Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol as 'Mr. Quincy Magoo / Ebenezer Scrooge (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 18 1962
Poster of Zotz!
Zotz!
Jim Backus was 49 in Zotz! as 'Prof. Horatio Kellgore'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Jim Backus was 49 in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm as 'The King (segment "The Dancing Princess")'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 07 1962
Poster of Boys' Night Out
Boys' Night Out
Jim Backus was 49 in Boys' Night Out as 'Peter Bowers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1962
Poster of The Horizontal Lieutenant
The Horizontal Lieutenant
Jim Backus was 49 in The Horizontal Lieutenant as 'Cmdr. Jeremiah Hammerslag'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1962
Poster of Magoo Meets Frankenstein
Magoo Meets Frankenstein
Jim Backus was 48 in Magoo Meets Frankenstein as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1961
Poster of Inside Magoo
Inside Magoo
Jim Backus was 46 in Inside Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice) / Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1960
Poster of Ice Palace
Ice Palace
Jim Backus was 46 in Ice Palace as 'Dave Husack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1960
Poster of Tom, Dick and Harriet
Tom, Dick and Harriet
Jim Backus was 46 in Tom, Dick and Harriet as 'James'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of I Was a Teenage Magoo
I Was a Teenage Magoo
Jim Backus was 46 in I Was a Teenage Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Magoo Meets Boing Boing (The Noise-Making Boy)
Magoo Meets Boing Boing (The Noise-Making Boy)
Jim Backus was 46 in Magoo Meets Boing Boing (The Noise-Making Boy) as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1959
Poster of 1001 Arabian Nights
1001 Arabian Nights
Jim Backus was 46 in 1001 Arabian Nights as 'Uncle Abdul Azziz Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Ask Any Girl
Ask Any Girl
Jim Backus was 46 in Ask Any Girl as 'Mr. Maxwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1959
Poster of A Private's Affair
A Private's Affair
Jim Backus was 46 in A Private's Affair as 'Jim Gordon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1959
Poster of The Big Operator
The Big Operator
Jim Backus was 46 in The Big Operator as 'Cliff Heldon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1959
Poster of Terror Faces Magoo
Terror Faces Magoo
Jim Backus was 46 in Terror Faces Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1959
Poster of The Wild and the Innocent
The Wild and the Innocent
Jim Backus was 46 in The Wild and the Innocent as 'Mr. Forbes'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1959
Poster of Magoo's Lodge Brother
Magoo's Lodge Brother
Jim Backus was 46 in Magoo's Lodge Brother as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1959
Poster of Merry Minstrel Magoo
Merry Minstrel Magoo
Jim Backus was 46 in Merry Minstrel Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1959
Poster of Magoo’s Homecoming
Magoo’s Homecoming
Jim Backus was 46 in Magoo’s Homecoming as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 05 1959
Poster of Bwana Magoo
Bwana Magoo
Jim Backus was 45 in Bwana Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of A Princess for Magoo
A Princess for Magoo
Jim Backus was 45 in A Princess for Magoo as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of Gumshoe Magoo
Gumshoe Magoo
Jim Backus was 45 in Gumshoe Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Love Comes to Magoo
Love Comes to Magoo
Jim Backus was 45 in Love Comes to Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1958
Poster of Macabre
Macabre
Jim Backus was 45 in Macabre as 'Sheriff Jim Tyloe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1958
Poster of Magoo’s Cruise
Magoo’s Cruise
Jim Backus was 45 in Magoo’s Cruise as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1958
Poster of Magoo’s Three-Point Landing
Magoo’s Three-Point Landing
Jim Backus was 45 in Magoo’s Three-Point Landing as 'Mr. Magoo / Air Traffic Controller / Sully (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1958
Poster of The High Cost of Loving
The High Cost of Loving
Jim Backus was 45 in The High Cost of Loving as 'Paul Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1958
Poster of The Explosive Mr. Magoo
The Explosive Mr. Magoo
Jim Backus was 45 in The Explosive Mr. Magoo as 'Mr Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1958
Poster of Scoutmaster Magoo
Scoutmaster Magoo
Jim Backus was 45 in Scoutmaster Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1958
Poster of Magoo's Young Manhood
Magoo's Young Manhood
Jim Backus was 45 in Magoo's Young Manhood as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 13 1958
Poster of Magoo's Private War
Magoo's Private War
Jim Backus was 44 in Magoo's Private War as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1957
Poster of Magoo's Moose Hunt
Magoo's Moose Hunt
Jim Backus was 44 in Magoo's Moose Hunt as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1957
Poster of The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Jim Backus was 44 in The Pied Piper of Hamelin as 'King's Emissary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 26 1957
Poster of Eighteen and Anxious
Eighteen and Anxious
Jim Backus was 44 in Eighteen and Anxious as 'Harvey Graham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1957
Poster of Rock Hound Magoo
Rock Hound Magoo
Jim Backus was 44 in Rock Hound Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 1957
Poster of Magoo Saves the Bank
Magoo Saves the Bank
Jim Backus was 44 in Magoo Saves the Bank as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of Magoo's Masquerade
Magoo's Masquerade
Jim Backus was 44 in Magoo's Masquerade as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1957
Poster of Man of a Thousand Faces
Man of a Thousand Faces
Jim Backus was 44 in Man of a Thousand Faces as 'Clarence Locan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1957
Poster of Magoo Breaks Par
Magoo Breaks Par
Jim Backus was 44 in Magoo Breaks Par as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1957
Poster of Matador Magoo
Matador Magoo
Jim Backus was 44 in Matador Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1957
Poster of Magoo Goes Overboard
Magoo Goes Overboard
Jim Backus was 43 in Magoo Goes Overboard as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1957
Poster of Top Secret Affair
Top Secret Affair
Jim Backus was 43 in Top Secret Affair as 'Col. Homer W. Gooch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1957
Poster of Meet Mother Magoo
Meet Mother Magoo
Jim Backus was 43 in Meet Mother Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1956
Poster of The Great Man
The Great Man
Jim Backus was 43 in The Great Man as 'Nick Cellantano'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of The Opposite Sex
The Opposite Sex
Jim Backus was 43 in The Opposite Sex as 'Psychiatrist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1956
Poster of You Can't Run Away from It
You Can't Run Away from It
Jim Backus was 43 in You Can't Run Away from It as 'Danker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of The Girl He Left Behind
The Girl He Left Behind
Jim Backus was 43 in The Girl He Left Behind as 'Sgt. Hanna'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1956
Poster of Magoo's Problem Child
Magoo's Problem Child
Jim Backus was 43 in Magoo's Problem Child as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 1956
Poster of Trailblazer Magoo
Trailblazer Magoo
Jim Backus was 43 in Trailblazer Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 1956
Poster of Mister Magoo's Puddle Jumper
Mister Magoo's Puddle Jumper
Jim Backus was 43 in Mister Magoo's Puddle Jumper as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1956
Poster of Magoo Beats the Heat
Magoo Beats the Heat
Jim Backus was 43 in Magoo Beats the Heat as 'Mr. Magoo(voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1956
Poster of The Naked Hills
The Naked Hills
Jim Backus was 43 in The Naked Hills as 'Willis Haver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1956
Poster of Calling Doctor Magoo
Calling Doctor Magoo
Jim Backus was 43 in Calling Doctor Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1956
Poster of Magoo Goes West
Magoo Goes West
Jim Backus was 43 in Magoo Goes West as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1956
Poster of Meet Me in Las Vegas
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Jim Backus was 43 in Meet Me in Las Vegas as 'Tom Culdane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1956
Poster of Magoo's Canine Mutiny
Magoo's Canine Mutiny
Jim Backus was 43 in Magoo's Canine Mutiny as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1956
Poster of The Square Jungle
The Square Jungle
Jim Backus was 42 in The Square Jungle as 'Pat Quaid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1955
Poster of Magoo Makes News
Magoo Makes News
Jim Backus was 42 in Magoo Makes News as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1955
Poster of Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause
Jim Backus was 42 in Rebel Without a Cause as 'Frank Stark'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 27 1955
Poster of Francis in the Navy
Francis in the Navy
Jim Backus was 42 in Francis in the Navy as 'Commander Hutch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1955
Poster of Madcap Magoo
Madcap Magoo
Jim Backus was 42 in Madcap Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1955
Poster of Magoo Express
Magoo Express
Jim Backus was 42 in Magoo Express as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1955
Poster of Destination Magoo
Destination Magoo
Jim Backus was 41 in Destination Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1954
Poster of Deep in My Heart
Deep in My Heart
Jim Backus was 41 in Deep in My Heart as 'Ben Judson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1954
Poster of Geraldine
Geraldine
Jim Backus was 40 in Geraldine as 'Jason Ambrose'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1954
Poster of When Magoo Flew
When Magoo Flew
Jim Backus was 40 in When Magoo Flew as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1954
Poster of I Love Melvin
I Love Melvin
Jim Backus was 40 in I Love Melvin as 'Mergo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of Angel Face
Angel Face
Jim Backus was 39 in Angel Face as 'District Attorney Judson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1953
Poster of Above and Beyond
Above and Beyond
Jim Backus was 39 in Above and Beyond as 'Gen. Curtis E. LeMay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1953
Poster of Androcles and the Lion
Androcles and the Lion
Jim Backus was 39 in Androcles and the Lion as 'Centurion'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952
Poster of Hotsy Footsy
Hotsy Footsy
Jim Backus was 39 in Hotsy Footsy as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1952
Poster of The Rose Bowl Story
The Rose Bowl Story
Jim Backus was 39 in The Rose Bowl Story as 'Michael "Iron Mike" Burke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1952
Poster of Don't Bother to Knock
Don't Bother to Knock
Jim Backus was 39 in Don't Bother to Knock as 'Peter Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1952
Poster of Pat and Mike
Pat and Mike
Jim Backus was 39 in Pat and Mike as 'Charles Barry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1952
Poster of Deadline - U.S.A.
Deadline - U.S.A.
Jim Backus was 39 in Deadline - U.S.A. as 'Jim Cleary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1952
Poster of Here Come the Nelsons
Here Come the Nelsons
Jim Backus was 38 in Here Come the Nelsons as 'Joe Randolph'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1952
Poster of I Want You
I Want You
Jim Backus was 38 in I Want You as 'Harvey Landrum'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1951
Poster of Grizzly Golfer
Grizzly Golfer
Jim Backus was 38 in Grizzly Golfer as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1951
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
Jim Backus was 38 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Sam Harris'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1951
Poster of The Man with a Cloak
The Man with a Cloak
Jim Backus was 38 in The Man with a Cloak as 'Flaherty'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1951
Poster of Fuddy Duddy Buddy
Fuddy Duddy Buddy
Jim Backus was 38 in Fuddy Duddy Buddy as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1951
Poster of Iron Man
Iron Man
Jim Backus was 38 in Iron Man as 'Max Watkins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 1951
Poster of His Kind of Woman
His Kind of Woman
Jim Backus was 38 in His Kind of Woman as 'Myron Winton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1951
Poster of Bright Victory
Bright Victory
Jim Backus was 38 in Bright Victory as 'Bill Grayson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1951
Poster of Hollywood Story
Hollywood Story
Jim Backus was 38 in Hollywood Story as 'Mitch Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1951
Poster of Plutopia
Plutopia
Jim Backus was 38 in Plutopia as 'Milton the Cat'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Half Angel
Half Angel
Jim Backus was 38 in Half Angel as 'Michael Hogan'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 05 1951
Poster of Barefaced Flatfoot
Barefaced Flatfoot
Jim Backus was 38 in Barefaced Flatfoot as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1951
Poster of M
M
Jim Backus was 38 in M as 'The Mayor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of Bungled Bungalow
Bungled Bungalow
Jim Backus was 37 in Bungled Bungalow as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1951
Poster of The Popcorn Story
The Popcorn Story
Jim Backus was 37 in The Popcorn Story as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 30 1950
Poster of Emergency Wedding
Emergency Wedding
Jim Backus was 37 in Emergency Wedding as 'Ed Hamley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950
Poster of The Killer That Stalked New York
The Killer That Stalked New York
Jim Backus was 37 in The Killer That Stalked New York as 'Willie Dennis (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1950
Poster of Trouble Indemnity
Trouble Indemnity
Jim Backus was 37 in Trouble Indemnity as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1950
Poster of Customs Agent
Customs Agent
Jim Backus was 37 in Customs Agent as 'Shanghai Chief Agent Thomas Jacoby'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Jim Backus was 37 in Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town as 'Joseph "Little Joe" Rogers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1950
Poster of Spellbound Hound
Spellbound Hound
Jim Backus was 37 in Spellbound Hound as 'Mr. Magoo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1950
Poster of Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
Jim Backus was 36 in Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy as 'Magistrate Backus'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1950
Poster of A Dangerous Profession
A Dangerous Profession
Jim Backus was 36 in A Dangerous Profession as 'Police Lt. Nick Ferrone / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1949
Poster of The Great Lover
The Great Lover
Jim Backus was 36 in The Great Lover as 'Higgins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1949
Poster of Easy Living
Easy Living
Jim Backus was 36 in Easy Living as 'Dr. Franklin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1949
Poster of Father Was a Fullback
Father Was a Fullback
Jim Backus was 36 in Father Was a Fullback as 'Professor Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of Ragtime Bear
Ragtime Bear
Jim Backus was 36 in Ragtime Bear as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 29 1949
Poster of One Last Fling
One Last Fling
Jim Backus was 36 in One Last Fling as 'Howard Pritchard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 30 1949
Poster of A-Lad-in His Lamp
A-Lad-in His Lamp
Jim Backus was 35 in A-Lad-in His Lamp as 'Smokey the Genie (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1948
Poster of Where Will You Hide?
Where Will You Hide?
Jim Backus was 35 in Where Will You Hide? as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show
The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show
Jim Backus was 73+ in The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1986
Poster of Gilligan's Planet
Gilligan's Planet
Jim Backus was 69+ in Gilligan's Planet as 'Thurston Howell, III (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Eischied
Eischied
Jim Backus was 66+ in Eischied
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1979
Poster of Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes
Jim Backus was 65+ in Sweepstakes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Jim Backus was 65+ in Flying High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
Jim Backus was 64+ in Fantasy Island as 'Cap Truman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 28 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Jim Backus was 64+ in The Love Boat as 'Marvin Waterman, Mr. Landers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Jim Backus was 64+ in CHiPs as 'Weitzman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of What's New, Mr. Magoo?
What's New, Mr. Magoo?
Jim Backus was 64+ in What's New, Mr. Magoo?
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Jim Backus was 63+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Iggy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Mobile One
Mobile One
Jim Backus was 62+ in Mobile One
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 12 1975
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Jim Backus was 62+ in Ellery Queen as 'Howard Biggers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Joe Forrester
Joe Forrester
Jim Backus was 62+ in Joe Forrester
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Chico and the Man
Chico and the Man
Jim Backus was 61+ in Chico and the Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Jim Backus was 61+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Jim Backus was 61+ in Harry O
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of The New Adventures of Gilligan
The New Adventures of Gilligan
Jim Backus was 61+ in The New Adventures of Gilligan as 'Thurston Howell III (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Jim Backus was 60+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
Jim Backus was 57+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of Nanny and the Professor
Nanny and the Professor
Jim Backus was 56+ in Nanny and the Professor as 'Dr. Charles Walters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Jim Backus was 56+ in Love, American Style as 'Jerry Franks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch
Jim Backus was 56+ in The Brady Bunch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1969
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Jim Backus was 56+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Jim Backus was 56+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Bill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Barbara McNair Show
The Barbara McNair Show
Jim Backus was 56+ in The Barbara McNair Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969
Poster of Blondie
Blondie
Jim Backus was 55+ in Blondie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of The Good Guys
The Good Guys
Jim Backus was 55+ in The Good Guys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Jim Backus was 55+ in The Mod Squad as 'Emile Wade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Accidental Family
Accidental Family
Jim Backus was 54+ in Accidental Family
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Jim Backus was 54+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Jim Backus was 53+ in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1967
Poster of Continental Showcase
Continental Showcase
Jim Backus was 53+ in Continental Showcase as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 11 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Jim Backus was 52+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'General Fitzhugh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
Jim Backus was 52+ in The Wild Wild West as 'Fabian Swanson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Jim Backus was 51+ in Gilligan's Island as 'Thurston Howell, III'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo
The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo
Jim Backus was 51+ in The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo as 'Mr. Magoo (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Jim Backus was 51+ in Daniel Boone as 'Will Scataway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Jim Backus was 50+ in Burke's Law as 'Harold Mason, Pork Pie Hannigan, Herkimer Witt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Jim Backus was 50+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Sam Thayer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Jim Backus was 49+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Jim Backus was 49+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Jim Backus was 49+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Marty Van Ransohoff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Jim Backus was 48+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Jim Backus was 48+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Monte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
Jim Backus was 48+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Karl Bigger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of The Mr. Magoo Show
The Mr. Magoo Show
Jim Backus was 47+ in The Mr. Magoo Show as 'Mr Magoo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 1960
Poster of The Jim Backus Show
The Jim Backus Show
Jim Backus was 47+ in The Jim Backus Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Jim Backus was 46+ in The Untouchables as 'William Norbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Jim Backus was 45+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Maury Samuels'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Jim Backus was 44+ in Maverick as 'Joe Wheelwright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Jim Backus was 44+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Gale Storm Show
The Gale Storm Show
Jim Backus was 43+ in The Gale Storm Show as 'Arthur Hutchins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Jim Backus was 42+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Jim Backus was 42+ in Gunsmoke as 'Reverend Sims'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Jim Backus was 41+ in The Millionaire as 'Henry Banning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Jim Backus was 41+ in Climax! as 'Detective Herman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show
Jim Backus was 41+ in The George Gobel Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of I Married Joan
I Married Joan
Jim Backus was 39+ in I Married Joan as 'Judge Bradley Stevens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 15 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Jim Backus was 38+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Kevin Grady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Jim Backus was 37+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Jim Backus was 37+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Jim Backus was 36+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Jim Backus was 36+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as 'Lucus Edgerton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Jim Backus was 35+ in Studio One as 'Tim McTaggart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948