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Jim Backus was an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. He was born on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is best known for his role as Thurston Howell III on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island and for providing the voice of the cartoon character Mr. Magoo.
Backus began his career in radio in the 1930s, appearing on shows such as The Jack Benny Program and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. He made his film debut in 1941's The Big Store and went on to appear in over 100 films and television shows.
Backus was married to Henny Backus from 1938 until his death in 1989. He had two children, a son, John, and a daughter, Brooke.
Backus was nominated for an Emmy Award for his role in the television series The New Phil Silvers Show. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role in the film The Reluctant Astronaut.
At the time of his death, Backus had an estimated net worth of $10 million. He earned his wealth through his acting career, as well as through investments and real estate.
| Popular As |
James Gilmore Backus |
| Occupation |
actor,writer,soundtrack |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
25 February, 1913 |
| Birthday |
25 February |
| Birthplace |
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Date of death |
July 3, 1989 |
| Died Place |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 76 years old group.
Jim Backus Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Jim Backus height is 5′ 10″ .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5′ 10″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Jim Backus's Wife?
His wife is Betty Kean (m. 1939-1942)
Henny Backus (m. 1943)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Betty Kean (m. 1939-1942)
Henny Backus (m. 1943) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jim Backus Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jim Backus worth at the age of 76 years old? Jim Backus’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated
Jim Backus's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Jim Backus Social Network
Timeline
Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith. pg. 34-35. New York: Facts on File (1992). ISBN 0816023387.
Jim Backus passed away on July 3, 1989, six months before his Gilligan's Island (1964) co-star Alan Hale Jr.'s death.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 43-45. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons (1999).
Magoo in cartoons and Thurston Howell III in Gilligan's Island (1964).
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1735 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.
Had appeared with Mickey Rooney in four films: The Big Operator (1959), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970) and Pete's Dragon (1977).
He reached the United States Top 40 Pop charts for a couple of weeks in 1958 with his novelty recording, "Delicious!" on Jubilee Records featuring instrumental backing from Appleknocker and His Group. The female voice was actress Lenore Kingston. It was basically the two of them taking a drink of champagne and exclaiming "Delicious!". As the record progresses, they get drunker and giddier, slurring the word and laughing hysterically.
In November 1957, Eva Gabor was his landlady - he sublet her New York City apartment.
He was typecast in roles as "rich types" but broke the mold when he portrayed James Dean's father in the classic Rebel Without a Cause (1955). With his career in full swing, Backus also tackled two roles that he would be best known for, Mr.
He provided the voice of Wally the Bird on the Western Airlines commercials of the 1950s. His one-liner was simply "Western Airlines, the O-O-ONLY way to fly." He repeated this line in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963).
Had appeared with Natalie Wood in four films: Father Was a Fullback (1949), The Rose Bowl Story (1952), Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and The Girl He Left Behind (1956).
One of his teachers in grade school was Margaret Hamilton, who would later play the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1933.
Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. After attending preparatory school in his hometown Cleveland, Backus enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. While waiting for parts, he did radio and became friends with such future notables as Garson Kanin and Keenan Wynn. Backus stuck it out and soon was doing motion pictures in addition to radio.
