Jim Backus
Acting
Born 1913-02-25
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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
Popular credits
Rebel Without a Cause
Frank Stark
I Dream of Jeannie
General Fitzhugh
Pete's Dragon
The Mayor
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Tyler Fitzgerald
Gilligan's Island
Thurston Howell, III
Charlie's Angels
Iggy
The Love Boat
Marvin Waterman
The Love Boat
Mr. Landers
Angel Face
District Attorney Judson
Don't Bother to Knock
Peter Jones
The Brady Bunch
CHiPs
Weitzman
The Untouchables
William Norbert
The Beverly Hillbillies
Marty Van Ransohoff
Hill Street Blues
Mr. Magoo (archive footage) (uncredited)
Fantasy Island
Cap Truman
Gunsmoke
Reverend Sims
Good Guys Wear Black
Albert, the Doorman
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Kolchak: The Night Stalker