Jim Backus Biography, Height, Age, Family, Death, Education , Net Worth and News
Jim Backus ( born James Gilmore Backus ) was an American radio, television, film, and voice actor. Among his most famous roles were the voice of nearsighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo, the rich Hubert Updike III
Jim Backus ( born James Gilmore Backus ) was an American radio, television, film, and voice actor. Among his most famous roles were the voice of nearsighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo, the rich Hubert Updike III on the radio version of The Alan Young Show, Joan Davis’ character’s husband (a domestic court judge) on TV’s I Married Joan, James Dean’s character’s father in Rebel Without a Cause, and Thurston Howell III, on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. He also starred in his own show of one season, The Jim Backus Show, also known as Hot Off the Wire. An avid golfer, Backus made the 36-hole cut at the 1964 Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournament.
Jim Backus Education
He studied at ‘Shaw High School’ in East Cleveland. He attended ‘Kentucky Military Institute’ where he became friends with Victor Mature, who, too, would become a professional actor. Backus was more interested in acting and playing golf than attending classes. Hence, he convinced his father to allow him to attend the ‘American Academy of Dramatic Arts’ in New York City. After relocating to New York City, he started working as a radio announcer to support himself.
Jim Backus Age
The American radio, television, film, and voice actor was born on February 25, 1913, Cleveland, OH and died on July 3, 1989, Los Angeles, CA.
Jim Backus Family
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Jim Backus wife
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Backus was married to actress Betty Kean from 1939 to 1942. After divorcing Kean, he married Henny Backus on January 14, 1943. As a golf enthusiast, he participated in many tournaments across the United States. He even made the 36-hole cut in 1964 when he took part in ‘Bing Crosby Pro-Am.’
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Jim Backus Height
Have you been wondering how tall is the American radio, television, film, and voice actor, well, according to our research he has a standing height of 5 feet 10 inches.
Jim Backus Career
In 1940, Backus started playing Dexter Hayes on the ‘CBS’ radio show, ‘Society Girl.’ Thereafter, he voiced Hartley Benson in the radio situation comedy ‘The Mel Blanc Show.’ He also lent his voice for various post-war era radio programs, such as the popular comedy show ‘The Jack Benny Program.’ He hosted his short-lived variety program, ‘The Jim Backus Show,’ which was broadcast on the ‘ABC Radio Network.’ He started his film career as a voice actor in movies like ‘Where Will You Hide?’ and ‘A-Lad-In His Lamp.’ He got an opportunity to lend his voice to the wealthy, short-statured, and near-sighted fictional cartoon character, Mr. Magoo, in the short comedy film ‘Ragtime Bear’ (1949).
Though his role went uncredited, he went on to reprise the role of Mr. Magoo in many films and television shows. Mr. Magoo eventually became his signature role and his performance increased his popularity as a voice actor.He voiced Mr. Magoo in several films like ‘Trouble Indemnity’ (1950), ‘Grizzly Golfer’ (1951), ‘Magoo’s Masterpiece’ (1953), ‘When Magoo Flew’ (1955), ‘Magoo’s Puddle Jumper’ (1956), and ‘Inside Magoo’ (1960). ‘Inside Magoo’ was a cancer awareness short film produced by the ‘American Cancer Society.’ He also voiced Mr. Magoo in television films and series like ‘Mister Magoo’ (1960-61), ‘The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo’ (1964-65), ‘What’s New, Mr. Magoo?’ (1977), ‘Mister Magoo’s Christmas Carol’ (1962), and ‘Uncle Sam Magoo’ (1970).
Jim Backus Net Worth
Jim Backus was an American actor who had a net worth equal to $5 million at the time of his death in 1989, after adjusting for inflation.
Jim Backus Death
He suffered from Parkinson’s disease for many years. On July 3, 1989, he succumbed to complications caused by pneumonia in Los Angeles, California. He was laid to rest at the southwest corner of ‘Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery’ in Westwood, Los Angeles. In September 1999, his wife, Henny, released a book titled ‘Care for the Caretaker’ in which she documented Backus’ struggle with Parkinson’s disease.
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