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.
Known for
2005Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents
Himself (uncredited)
2004Los Angeles Plays Itself
Frank Stark in Rebel Without A Cause (archive footage)
1985Prince Jack
Dealy
1982Slapstick of Another Kind
President of the U.S.
1982Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady
1981The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
Thurston Howell III
1980There Goes The Bride
Mr. Perkins
1980The Gossip Columnist
Jim Backus
1979Angels' Brigade
Cmdr. Lindsey March
1979C.H.O.M.P.S.
Mr. Gibbs
1979The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
Thurston Howell III
1978Rescue from Gilligan's Island
Thurston Howell III
1978Good Guys Wear Black
Albert, the Doorman
1977Pete's Dragon
The Mayor
1977Never Con a Killer
Stanley Bunch
1977Have I Got a Christmas for You
Kevin Grady
1975Friday Foster
Enos Griffith
1975Crazy Mama
Mr. Albertson
1975Cop on the Beat
Jake Mandel
1974Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
Narrator / Santa Claus (voice)
1973The Girl Most Likely To...
Prof. David Tilson
1973Miracle on 34th Street
Shellhammer
1972Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Timothy Forsythe
1972Getting Away from It All
Mike Lorimar
