Acting

Jim Backus

Also known as James Gilmore Backus

76 (at death)February 25, 1913Cleveland, Ohio, USAPopularity 1.1

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.

Highlights

Known For

7.5

Rebel Without a Cause

1955

as Frank Stark

5.8

The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm

1962

as The King (segment "The Dancing Princess")

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.

Career