Jim Backus
Known For
Acting
Born
1913-02-25 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died
1989-07-03
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self - Co-Host
The Love Boat
as Marvin Waterman
The Love Boat
as Mr. Landers
Charlie's Angels
as Iggy
What's My Line?
as Self - Panelist
Hill Street Blues
as Mr. Magoo (archive footage) (uncredited)
Studio One
as Tim McTaggart
I Dream of Jeannie
as General Fitzhugh
The Wild Wild West
as Fabian Swanson
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
Maverick
as Joe Wheelwright
The Untouchables
as William Norbert
Climax!
as Detective Herman
Love, American Style
as Jerry Franks
Marcus Welby, M.D.
as Bill
The Beverly Hillbillies
as Marty Van Ransohoff
77 Sunset Strip
as Maury Samuels
