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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jim_BackusJim Backus - Wikipedia

    Jim Backus was an American actor who starred in radio, film and TV shows, such as Gilligan's Island, Rebel Without a Cause and Mr. Magoo. He was born in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, and died in 1989 in Los Angeles, California.

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  3. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000822Jim Backus - IMDb

    Jim Backus (1913-1989) was a versatile performer who appeared in radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. He is best known for his roles as Frank Stark in Rebel Without a Cause, Thurston Howell III in Gilligan's Island, and the voice of Mr. Magoo in animated series and movies.

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  4. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000822Jim Backus - Biography - IMDb

    Jim Backus. Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. 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 ...

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  6. www.nytimes.com › 1989/07/04 › obituariesJim Backus, 76, Character Actor Best Known as Mr. Magoo, Dies

    Jul 4, 1989 · Jim Backus, the beetle-browed actor whose booming voice gave life to the nearsighted cartoon character of ''Mr. Magoo'' and the self-indulgent, ascot-wearing millionaire of ''Gilligan's...

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    Jul 2, 2024 · Greetings, classic movie enthusiasts! 🎥 Today, we're diving deep into the dazzling world of Jim Backus, an unforgettable star of the silver screen. 🌟Join m...

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    May 9, 2024 · A video tribute to Jim Backus, a versatile actor who voiced Mr. Magoo and played Gilligan's Island. Watch clips of his filmography, from Merrie Melodies to The Love Boat, and learn about his legacy.

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  10. www.yahoo.com › lifestyle › jim-backus-rememberingJim Backus: Remembering the Man Who Gave Us Mr. Magoo ... - Yahoo

    Feb 28, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of Jim Backus, who voiced the iconic cartoon character Mr. Magoo and played Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island. From his early stage and radio roles to his Hollywood and TV appearances, discover how he became a versatile and beloved actor.