Jim Backus

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.

Known For

Rebel Without a Cause

as Frank Stark

I Dream of Jeannie

as General Fitzhugh

Pete's Dragon

as The Mayor

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

as Tyler Fitzgerald

Gilligan's Island

as Thurston Howell, III

Charlie's Angels

as Iggy

The Love Boat

as Marvin Waterman

The Love Boat

as Mr. Landers

Angel Face

as District Attorney Judson

Don't Bother to Knock

as Peter Jones