Back to peopleJim BackusKnown forActingBornFebruary 25, 1913DiedJuly 3, 1989Place of birthCleveland, Ohio, USABiographyLife and careerJim 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.Filmography5 filmsAll5Acting5Pete's Dragon1977as The MayorIt's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World1963as Tyler FitzgeraldRebel Without a Cause1955as Frank StarkHis Kind of Woman1951as Myron WintonM1951as The Mayor
