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Backus appeared on Gilligan's Island for all three seasons of its run, 1964 to 1967, and later in reunion TV films made between 1978 and 1981. By the third and final film, The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island , Backus was suffering from Parkinson's disease and his participation was limited to a cameo appearance .
Jim Backus was a famous television, movie and radio actor, possibly best known for his work in comedy, particularly in "Gilligan's Island" and in the "Mr. Magoo" franchise. Born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, Backus was the son of Russell Gould Backus, a mechanical...
Feb 28, 2024 · On top of that, he played Thurston Howell III in three TV movies, Rescue from Gilligan’s Island (1978), The Castaways on Gilligan’s Island (1979) and (in a cameo due to illness) The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan’s Island (1981). Jim Backus poses with the masks representing comedy and tragedy in 1960 Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images
With his career in full swing, Backus also tackled two roles that he would be best known for, Mr. Magoo in cartoons and Thurston Howell III in Gilligan's Island (1964). After the series' run ended, he continued doing guest spots on television and movies, before passing away on July 3, 1989.
- Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
- February 25, 1913
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- July 3, 1989
Budd Grossman. Stars. Bob Denver. Alan Hale Jr. Jim Backus. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $1.99. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist. 5 User reviews. Photos 62. Top cast. Edit. Bob Denver.
Gilligan's Island: Created by Sherwood Schwartz. With Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer. Four men and three women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm.
