Jim Backus: Summary

Recent Role:: Additional Voices on The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 2-25-1913

Death:: 7-3-1989

Birthplace:: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Birth Name:: James Gilmore Backus

AKA:: James Backus, James G. Backus

Though most famous for playing Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island and for the movie voice of Mr. Magoo, Ohio-born Jim Backus was a radio, cinema, and television performer for over 50 years. His ability to create strong characters with his distinctly powerful voice led to numerous roles that remain memorable to audiences to this day. Over the course of his career, Backus had over 500 movie and television credits. Though most famous for playing Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island and for the movie voice of Mr. Magoo, Ohio-born Jim Backus was a radio, cinema, and television performer for over 50 years. His ability to create strong characters with his distinctly powerful voice led to numerous roles that remain memorable to audiences to this day. Over the course of his career, Backus...