Biography
Jim Backus
Acting
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. In total, there are 231 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Jim Backus's complete filmography — 162 films and 69 series — and find where to watch each title.
Career works
231
Movies
162
Series
69
Career average
6.7/10
Birth date
02/25/1913
Place of birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Date of death
07/03/1989
Filmography highlights
Movies
Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
2005
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Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
1987
Prince Jack
1985 · 9.0
Slapstick of Another Kind
1982 · 3.0
Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1982 · 6.0
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
1981 · 5.2
There Goes The Bride
1980 · 7.0
The Gossip Columnist
1980 · 7.3
C.H.O.M.P.S.
1979 · 5.0
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
1979 · 6.6
Angels' Brigade
1979 · 3.1
Rescue from Gilligan's Island
1978 · 4.6
Good Guys Wear Black
1978 · 5.1
Have I Got a Christmas for You
1977
Pete's Dragon
1977 · 6.3
Series
The Unknown Story
2022
The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show
1986 · 7.9
Gilligan's Planet
1982 · 5.7
Hill Street Blues
1981 · 7.6
Eischied
1979 · 7.0
The Rebels
1979 · 10.0
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$weepstake$
1979
Flying High
1978 · 6.3
Fantasy Island
1978 · 6.5
The Love Boat
1977 · 6.3
CHiPs
1977 · 6.8
What's New, Mr. Magoo?
1977 · 7.5
Charlie's Angels
1976 · 6.7
Mobile One
1975 · 5.0
Ellery Queen
1975 · 7.5