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9 de may. de 2024 · Prepare to be mesmerized by the magnetic charm and remarkable talent of Jim Backus, an iconic figure in Classic Hollywood. 🌟In this cinematic odyssey, we'll...
Hace 2 días · Jim Backus' first major acting gig was playing a snotty millionaire named Dexter Hayes on the 1940 radio serial "Society Girl." This was to kick off a decades-long career in radio, film, and ...
30 de abr. de 2024 · John Warner Backus (born Dec. 3, 1924, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.—died March 17, 2007, Ashland, Ore.) was an American computer scientist and mathematician who led the team that designed FORTRAN (formula translation), the first important algorithmic language for computers.
3 de may. de 2024 · Jim Backus as Thurston Howell III. Jim Backus’ career and popularity truly soared after his role as Thurston Howell III in Gilligan’s Island. After the show was cancelled he continued to appear in various movies and TV shows such as Friday Foster, Pete’s Dragon and Now You See Him, Now You Don’t.
Hace 2 días · The casting of Jim Backus on ‘Gilligan’s Island’ is a prime example of how television production can be unpredictable and adaptive. Schwartz’s commitment to rewriting the script for Backus not only showcased his flexibility as a creator but also set the stage for one of the most memorable characters on the show.
4 de may. de 2024 · JIM BACKUS AS THURSTON HOWELL III. Jim Backus played Thurston Howell III on "Gilligan's Island." Backus, born in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 25, 1913, was one of the rare celebrities with a wide range of success in radio, Broadway, films, television, and even cartoons.
14 de may. de 2024 · This time, the story has Magoo playing Scrooge in a Broadway musical version. Naturally, Jim Backus voices the main character in inimitable fashion. While very close to Dickens at the beginning, liberties are then inevitably taken, beginning with Christmas Present as the first Ghost-Scrooge encounters.
