Jim Backus

Jim Backus is known for Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Pete's Dragon (1977), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963).

Biography

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.

Questions about Jim Backus

How many Jim Backus films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 131 films with Jim Backus, from 1948 to 2005.

What is the best rated Jim Backus film?

The best rated Jim Backus film in the catalogue is Rebel Without a Cause (1955), rated 7.5.

What was the first Jim Backus film?

The first Jim Backus film in the catalogue is M, from 1951.

Who has Jim Backus worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Jim Backus shares the most credits with Frederic Knudtson (3 films), Bess Flowers (2 films) and Ernest Gold (2 films).

People data: TMDb.

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as: screenwriter · voice actor · writer
Studied at: American Academy of Dramatic Arts · Kentucky Military Institute · Shaw High School
Spouse: Henny Backus

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Full filmography

163 films — 131 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

27 titles

People data: TMDb.

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