Jim Backus's biography
James Gilmore Backus is 76 years old actor born at Ohio. He was born on Tuesday 25th of February 1913. Jim is often nicknamed as Thurston Howell III, James G. Backus, James Gilmore Backus, Jim Backus, James Backus. According to year of birth 1913 he belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 25th of February means he is Pisces. Pisces is a Watery Sign. They are very intuitive people. They are empathic, emotional and highly spiritual in nature.
He is native english speaker. Jim is white american. He is citizen of United States of America. Jim´s primary profession is to be actor. You can know him also as screenwriter, voice actor, writer, television actor. He is recently known as film actor.
Jim Backus's family
Jim Backus's ex wife
Henny Backus
Jim Backus and Henny Backus have been together since 1943 for 46 years. She is known as stage actor. His ex wife was born on Tuesday 21st of March 1911 in Philadelphia. Jim´s ex wife died on Thursday 9th of December 2004 in Los Angeles. Henny Backus was 91 years old, when this happened.
Jim Backus's schools
We found 3 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Kentucky Military Institute, Shaw High School.
Detailed informations about Jim´s schools
- Attended and graduated from Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio.
- Attended and graduated from University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio.
Jim Backus's career
Jim´s main focus is to be actor. Jim is famous thanks to Gilligan`s Island, Mr. Magoo.
Is Jim Backus gay ?
Jim is known to be straight.
How did Jim Backus die
Jim died on on Monday 3rd of July 1989 when he was 76 years old at Los Angeles. Jim Backuss death was caused by pneumonia. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Jim Backus's Awards
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1735 Vine Street in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960.
What Jim Backus has done for a first time
- Was the first choice to play Abner Kravitz on Bewitched (1964), but turned down the role, as he was already working on Gilligan's Island (1964). The role went to George Tobias.
- Jim Backus passed away on July 3, 1989, six months before his Gilligan's Island (1964) co-star Alan Hale Jr.'s death. He was the first cast member of the situation comedy to die.
Jim Backus's quotes
- Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success.
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Jim Backus's height, body shape, eye color
Lets describe how Jim Backus looks. We will focus on his height, body shape, eye color and hair color. Jim is tall as 5' 10" (178 cm). Body build is average. His eyes are tinted brown - dark. Jim´s hair is shade of brown - dark.