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James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 – July 3, 1989) was an American actor.
Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons.
Jim Backus was the voice of the beloved cartoon character Mr. Magoo, a nearsighted and eccentric elderly man. Backus was known for his distinctive voice, often playing characters with a humorous and distinctive tone.
Jim Backus. Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons.
James Gilmore Backus (Cleveland, Ohio, 25 de febrero de 1913 – Los Ángeles, California, 3 de julio de 1989) fue un actor radiofónico, cinematográfico y televisivo, además de actor de voz de nacionalidad estadounidense.
4 de jul. de 1989 · Mr. Backus was an actor and writer in the theater, radio and television and in more than 80 movies. His most prestigious film role was that of James Dean's ineffectual...
28 de feb. de 2024 · Remembering the life and career of Jim Backus, who voiced cartoon character Mr. Magoo and played Mr. Howell on 'Gilligan's Island.'
