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Jim Backus

Acting · Born February 25, 1913 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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.

Jim Backus movies and shows

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962
  • The Mike Douglas Show1961
  • The Merv Griffin Show1962
  • What's My Line?1950
  • The Love Boat1977
  • Matinee Theater1955
  • Love, American Style1969
  • Charlie's Angels1976
  • The Beverly Hillbillies1962
  • Maverick1957
  • Tonight Starring Jack Paar1957
  • Hill Street Blues1981
  • Robert Montgomery Presents1950
  • Studio One1948
  • Climax!1954
  • I Dream of Jeannie1965
  • The Untouchables1959
  • The Wild Wild West1965
  • Daniel Boone1964
  • Fantasy Island1978
  • Marcus Welby, M.D.1969
  • Medical Center1969
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour1950
  • Burke's Law1963