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Acting
Jim Backus
Jim Backus is best known for I Dream of Jeannie, Gilligan's Island, Charlie's Angels and The Love Boat. Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913. Jim Backus died on July 3, 1989 at the age of 76.
- Born
- February 25, 1913
- Place of birth
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Died
- July 3, 1989 (76 years old)
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.
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
Filmography
- 2022The Unknown StorySelf - archive footage
- 1986The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show
- 1982Gilligan's PlanetThurston Howell, III (voice)
- 1981Hill Street BluesMr. Magoo (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1979Eischied
- 1979$weepstake$Major Adams
- 1979The RebelsJohn Hancock
- 1978Flying High
- 1978Fantasy IslandCap Truman
- 1977CHiPsWeitzman
- 1977The Love BoatMarvin Waterman
- 1977What's New, Mr. Magoo?Mr. Magoo (voice)
- 1976Charlie's AngelsIggy
- 1975Mobile OneMacklin
- 1975Ellery QueenHoward Biggers
- 1975Joe Forrester
- 1974Chico and the Man
- 1974The New Adventures of GilliganThurston Howell III (voice)
- 1974Kolchak: The Night Stalker
- 1974Harry OZiggy
- 1973Police Story
- 1971Alias Smith and Jones
- 1970Nanny and the ProfessorDr. Charles Walters
- 1969The Brady BunchZaccariah
- 1969Medical Center
- 1969The Barbara McNair ShowSelf
- 1969Love, American StyleJerry Franks
- 1969Marcus Welby, M.D.Bill
- 1968The Good Guys
- 1968The Mod SquadEmile Wade
- 1968BlondieJ.C. Dithers /Mr. Dithers
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf (uncredited)
- 1967Accidental Family
- 1967The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourSelf
- 1966Continental ShowcaseSelf - Host
- 1965The Wild Wild WestFabian Swanson
- 1965I Dream of JeannieGeneral Fitzhugh
- 1964Gilligan's IslandThurston Howell
- 1964Daniel BooneWill Scataway
- 1964The Famous Adventures of Mr. MagooMr. Magoo (voice)
- 1963Burke's LawHarold Mason
- 1963Arrest and TrialSam Thayer
- 1963EspionageMcAvoy
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesMarty Van Ransohoff
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Dick Powell ShowMonte
- 1961Cain's HundredKarl Bigger
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1960The Mr. Magoo ShowMr Magoo (voice)
- 1960The Jim Backus Show
- 1959The UntouchablesWilliam Norbert
- 195877 Sunset StripMaury Samuels
- 1957MaverickJoe Wheelwright
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
- 1956The Gale Storm ShowArthur Hutchins
- 1956ConflictDandy Summers
- 1955GunsmokeReverend Sims
- 1955The MillionaireHenry Banning
- 1955Matinee Theater
- 1954Climax!Detective Herman
- 1954The George Gobel ShowSelf
- 1952I Married JoanJudge Bradley Stevens
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameKevin Grady
- 1950Robert Montgomery PresentsLucus Edgerton
- 1950Lux Video TheatreHarry
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948Studio OneTim McTaggart
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jim Backus been in?
Jim Backus is best known for I Dream of Jeannie, Gilligan's Island, Charlie's Angels and The Love Boat.
When was Jim Backus born?
Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913. (Cleveland, Ohio, USA)
How old is Jim Backus?
Jim Backus died on July 3, 1989 at the age of 76.
Updated: October 29, 2026 ·