In the late 1950s, he made two novelty 45 rpm records, "Delicious" and "Cave Man". Two years After military service in World War II, he became a familiar part of the cinema for 20 years playing grouchy growlers and over-hearty businessmen. He appeared in over 50 motion pictures, including "Easy Living" (1949), "A Dangerous Profession" (1949), "Deadline - U.S.A." (1951), "Pat and Mike" (1952), "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955, as James Dean's ineffectual father), "Man of a Thousand Faces" (1957), "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" (1962), "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963), "Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County" (1970), "Myra Breckinridge" (1970) and "Pete's Dragon" (1977). And Jim did."[6]. She was a sculptress, living at the Hotel Royal, where Backus visited Herman Levin. Ultimately he became a hit playing a character called Hubert Updyke III on the Alan Young and other shows. With Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus. Ever since General George Washington noted American Indians' skills as scouts and light troops during the Revolutionary War, they have participated in every major conflict, One day, Victor grabbed his old chum, and they raced off the set so Victor could get to downtown Los Angeles to sign some legal papers. Burton and Jean Simmons) and its popular sequel, Demetrius and the actor, In one of the episodes titled Will the Real Mr. Howell Please Stand Up? he played a double-role, portraying Thurston Howell III and his impersonator. In concert with his roommate, the school confirmed that their acting ambitions were far from misplaced. as Dr. Franklin. She studied sculpture at Cooper Union, but she preferred working in the theater. Oops, something didn't work. By Vernon Scott. [10], The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, General Electric advertisement featuring Mr. Magoo, "Jim Backus, 76, Character Actor Best Known as Mr. Magoo, Dies", "Dennis Farnon and His Orchestra-Magoo in Hi-Fi", "UPA's "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" on Records, Part 2, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Backus&oldid=1150905534, Short, Voice, Cancer awareness short produced by the, Game Show Contestant / Celebrity Guest Star, Episode: "The Night of the Sabatini Death", This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 18:23. They also starred as on-screen couple in the American sitcom Blondie (196869). Henny played the role of Cora Dithers and Jim as Mr. Dithers in the 1968 television sitcom Blondie. He has been a member of the Bretton Woods Committee since 1995, and elected life member of the Council on Foreign Relations since 1995. Mini bio of the life of actor Jim Backus who is probably most famous for was Thurston Howell III on the sitcom Gilligan's Island, James Dean's character's fa. pneumonia He also appeared in the "Gilligan's Island" television movies "Rescue From Gilligan's Island" (1978), "The Castaways on Gilligan's Island" (1979), and "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" (1981). Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, to Daisy Taylor and Russell Gould Backus. Mike puts on his military uniform to go prowling . Backus has amassed a sizable net worth as a result of his numerous performances in films and television programs, with a celebrity net worth of over $5 million as of 2022. Jim Backus was born in the exclusive Bratenahl district of Cleveland, Ohio, 1913. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Anyone can read what you share. Jim Backus's job functions are Legal, Military & Protective Services, Quality Assurance. He has been a B20 business adviser to the G20 heads of state on the international economy, since 2014. Jim Backus. Florida National Guard. He was the son of Russell Gould Backus and Daisy Taylor (ne Gilmore) Backus. Backus won popularity with younger generations for his portrayal of the fabulously wealthy Thurston Howell III on television's Gilligan's Island, which initially ran from 1964 to 1967 and has been in syndication ever since. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Born James Gilmore Backus and raised in Cleveland, Mr. Backus attended Kentucky Military Institute outside Louisville, where his best friend was a fellow student, Victor Mature. of a scissors grinder and knife sharpener, and married a French-Swiss Some of Jim Backus's colleagues are Mike Tupper, Chad Katzung, Jeremy Schwarz, Paul Tostenson, Taylor Lamphear, Greg Roberts, Lance Melbye, Shane Meier. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. cheese, and mayo to school each day and sell sandwiches to the Cadets TV Actor. He then starred as actress Joan Davis's character's husband (a domestic court judge) on the television sitcom "I Married Joan" that aired from 1952 to 1953. The funeral home director, pastor and veteran of two wars died Monday following a . Failed to report flower. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. (757) 486-4975. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Backus had an It's a basic rule of economics: If you want to stay rich, spend other people's money. He was a lead sponsor and supporter of the International Space Station, the Space Shuttle, the successful repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, and numerous other legislative initiatives involving public and private space exploration. Famous TV Actor Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland. Both films deal with the fate of the robe worn by He was expelled from the Kentucky Military Institute for riding a horse through the cafeteria. He also starred in his show of one season, The Jim Backus Show, also known as Hot Off the Wire. Grimm and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World back to and played Joan Davis's long-suffering husband, a judge of the Court of Domestic Relations, on 117 episodes of ''I Married Joan'' (1952-1954). Childhood And Education. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. For the first time, General Electric commercials would be shown in color on prime-time TV shows, including the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. When Before he made it in Hollywood, he met Henriette Henny Kaye in 1941. writer Sam Irvin in one of the author's books. While waiting for parts, he was a free-lance performer in hundreds of radio programs, including Columbia Workshop, Matinee at Meadowbrook, and The Kate Smith Hour. car. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the E15 Initiative and chair of the global expert group on trade and climate change for the Geneva-based International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development from 2014 to 2015. Backus played Ransohoff in an episode titled The Clampetts Entertain in the American sitcom television series The Beverly Hillbillies. In 1963, Backus appeared in the comedy film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World in which he played Tyler Fitzgerald, another character based on Huberts characterization. Along with Jerry Devine, Backus co-wrote the 51-minute television film Mooch Goes to Hollywood (1971). sandwiches He married twice in his lifetime. James Gilmore Backus was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Bratenahl, Ohio, a wealthy village surrounded by greater Cleveland. Victor Backus was born February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Bratenahl, Ohio, an East Side suburb of Cleveland located on the Lake Erie shore, surrounded by the city on three sides. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The One of Jim Backus teachers in grade school was Margaret Hamilton, who would later play the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz (1939).As an older student Jim Backus attended Kentucky Military Institute, which is outside Louisville, Kentucky. James Gilmore Backus was born on February 25, 1913, in Bratenahl to Russell and Daisy Backus, who also had a daughter, Kathryn, born on February 28, 1910. I decided to try radio as a source of livelihood because I like to eat regularly. 24 of 26. Backus was expelled from the Kentucky Military Institute for riding a horse through the mess hall. He became Askew's special assistant from 1979 to 1981, after Askew was appointed U.S. Trade Representative. Jim Backus and Wife Henny Backus during Finnly Gallery Opening at Finnly Gallery in New York City, New York, United States | Photo: Getty Images. She studied sculpture at Cooper Union, but she preferred working in the theater. After a while, he got a few parts, but it was his role as Dean's father in the movie, "Rebel Without a Cause" that catapulted his acting career. Another character named Marty Van Ransohoff was also inspired by Huberts character. Backus had an extensive career and worked steadily in Hollywood over five . Though his role went uncredited, he went on to reprise the role of Mr. Magoo in many films and television shows. As they entered, the shocked bartender and the few early drinkers began to withdraw. After divorcing Kean, he married Henny Backus on January 14, 1943. Instead, he was to be a character actor, a straight man. The Girl He Left Behind: Directed by David Butler. Signature: 'Jim Backus', 5x3 card. Backus voiced Mr. Magoo in several films like Trouble Indemnity (1950), Grizzly Golfer (1951), Magoos Masterpiece (1953), When Magoo Flew (1955), Magoo's Puddle Jumper (1956), and Inside Magoo (1960). Actor. a dog who tries to become a movie star. Jim Backus, 76, Character Actor Best Known as Mr. Magoo, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/04/obituaries/jim-backus-76-character-actor-best-known-as-mr-magoo-dies.html. He was appointed to the Naval Academy in the middle of World War II. On July 3, 1989, Backus died in Los Angeles from complications of pneumonia after suffering from Parkinson's disease for many years. She also appeared with Jim in a second season episode of Gilligans Island. 400 piney ridge court, virginia beach, VA 23452 400 Piney Ridge Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 1225 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503 1027 range line road, cheyenne, WY 82009Show More (+) Associated Phone Numbers. Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, United States (76 years old). [citation needed], Free Trade Should Be Part of the Stimulus Plan, China In The Dock: The WTO cracks down on counterfeiting. Jim Backus Height. (1949) with his ex-classmate at Kentucky Military Institute Victor "It may be the most . Bacchus served eight years as a founding judge, the only American judge, and was one of the seven judges worldwide. Add to your scrapbook. Years of service. After parting ways with the Kentucky Military Academy, Backus attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, graduating in 1933. Magoo!' Jim Backus, a celebrated film and television character actor who, to his dismay, will probably live on in America's imagination as the voice of a . Backus was the voice of the nearsighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo. Backus studied at Shaw High School in East Cleveland. Soon after graduating in 1946, Stockdale reported to . We have set your language to An avid golfer, Backus made the 36-hole cut at the 1964 Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournament. From 1964 to 1967, he was a reporter for the Sanford Herald in Florida. ''It was a program that was careful not to antagonize anyone,'' he said of the show later. Jim Backus, poses with Mr. Magoo doll, 1960s/Everett Collection. Backus died on July 3, 1989, at the age of . in 1984. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, The Jim Backus Show, on which he played the owner of a minor wire service that was always on the edge of . Shortly afterward, when he declared his desire to make theater his life's work, alarm bells went off in earnest. He is often described as an early examplar of the term "beefcake" due to his muscular physique and stolid onscreen . Son, go with RKO, that fellow Howard Hughes, who owns the studio, is a great engineer, and if anything goes wrong with his pictures, you can always work in his plant.". Backus acted in several television commercials. Comedian Jim Backus recovering from mysterious six-year illness. Backus was expelled from the Kentucky Military Institute for riding a horse through the mess hall. Then theyd go on about the evils of Franklin D. Roosevelt. His portrayal of wealthy men in various series and films made him a typecast, but he broke his stereotypical on-screen image by playing Frank Stark, father of James Deans character, in the American drama film Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Make sure that the file is a photo. He started his film career as a voice actor in movies like Where Will You Hide? and A-Lad-In His Lamp. He got an opportunity to lend his voice to the wealthy, short-statured, and near-sighted fictional cartoon character, Mr. Magoo, in the short comedy film Ragtime Bear (1949). Comedy actor Jim Backus was usually seen either beaming or scowling as there were few half-measures with his characters. However, the success was short-lived as the comedy series was canceled after three weeks. He has supplied his telephone and social security numbers (blacked out in image). There is a problem with your email/password. [8] In Bowl 'Em Over with GE Bulbs (1963), a Cincraft Productions sales training film made for the GE Large Lamp Division, Backus introduces the Mr. Magoo Soft White light bulb TV advertising campaign for Fall 1963. JIM BACKUS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/23/1973 - HFSID 269073. Graduating in 1933, he spent two years working in a variety of stage productions and in summer stock before trying his hand at radio. staged In the late 1950s, Backus released two novelty records titled Delicious and Cave Man. In 1974, he came up with a full-length comedy LP album titled The Dirty Old Man. The album was released under Dor Records label and had sketches written by Ron Landry and Bob Hudson. He also starred on the short-lived variety program The Jim Backus Show on the ABC Radio Network in 1957 and 1958, when that network changed its name to the American Broadcasting Network (ABN) and tried out a "Live and Lively" format of "Big Time Radio" with orchestras and audiences. He helped establish the Appellate Body as a leading global tribunal and the WTO dispute settlement system as a leading framework for resolving international disputes and upholding the international rule of law. Lovingly present were his children Dean, Emily, and Sara Backus, sons in law Jona Steamboat Service Established with New York . James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989) was an American actor. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Louisville I think he said he sold the Fox He was also He appeared as Thurston Howell III in a commercial for Orville Redenbacher's popcorn in the late 1980s. Vandroth Backus will be remembered for wearing many hats during his 91 years of life. Mr. Backus was an actor and writer in the theater, radio and television and in more than 80 movies. Backus made several guest appearances on radio and TV before he died in 1989. He has enlisted service in the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, the Connecticut National Guard, and the Florida National Guard, 1971-1977. Egyptian (1954). Richmond about him but he could not remember much about Jim. A system error has occurred. 1916. After attending preparatory 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. His radio career set the pattern. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1174/jim-backus. Please try again later. In addition, she performed uncredited as a teacher in the classic 1950s teen movie The Blackboard Jungle. 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