But he's not only nearsighted physically; his mind is selective of what it sees, too. for a time, but he was soon expelled for his errant ways. Clara, the daughter of a doctor. Her stage credits include Horse Eats Hat, a 1936 farce play co-written and directed by Orson Welles. They appeared together in an episode titled Gilligan's Mother-In-Law from Gilligans Island and in an episode from ABC networks television series The Love Boat.. He is best known for appearing in films and television series like The Square Jungle and Gilligan's Island. As a voice actor, he performed in radio shows, such as The Jack Benny Program and The Mel Blanc Show. Backus started performing in radio shows in the 1940s, before entering the film industry. 49, No. such a fuss against further formal education that the authorities Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, to Daisy Taylor and Russell Gould Backus. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This is a carousel with slides. Jim Backus. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Backus (1174)? based on information from your browser. Jim Backus. did radio and became friends with such future notables as, Mr. Magoo: Theatrical Collection (1949-1959). relented Suffered from Parkinson's disease in later years and had to be carried into. He was also Birth Sign Pisces. Another character named Marty Van Ransohoff was also inspired by Huberts character. Ever since General George Washington noted American Indians' skills as scouts and light troops during the Revolutionary War, they have participated in every major conflict, 82 year old. Find where to watch Jim Backus's latest movies and tv shows He was twice elected as Chairman in 2002 and 2003. The state's open land and warm climate made for a great military training location. note Jim Backus. the title taken from a one of his lines in the 1965 film "John Goldfarb, Please Come Home." Verify and try again. in and becoming an executive of a commercial refrigeration plant, By 1950, television was nudging radio toward its creative death, and Backus got in on the ground floor. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Discovered while on stage at thePasadena Document signed: "Jim Backus", 1p, 8x10, matted with a photo of Backus (color, 8x10) to an overall size of 19x12. The first marriage with Betty Kean in 1939 lasted for only three years. As he grew up, he fostered an inner rebellion 1971-1977. Victor also starred with Hedy Lamarr in the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' ). I gave him the soup and sashayed down the hall." He attended Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. Bacchus served eight years as a founding judge, the only American judge, and was one of the seven judges worldwide. She studied sculpture at Cooper Union, but she preferred working in the theater. Backus was a jack of all trades in the world of entertainment. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Backus also appeared in many television commercials. He was the son of Russell Gould Backus and Daisy Taylor (ne Gilmore) Backus. Jim Backus initiated his immature career by working on radio in the 1940s. Resend Activation Email. She studied sculpture at Cooper Union, but she preferred working in the theater. He also appeared in "Never Con a Killer" (1977), the pilot for the ABC crime drama The Feather and Father Gang. Backus was acting on radio as early as 1940, playing the role of millionaire aviator Dexter Hayes on Society Girl on CBS. Unfortunately, Backus and Victor did not fit in with the structure of a military school. The program focuses on Backus in the role of Mike O'Toole, the editor/proprietor of a low rent wire service struggling to stay in business. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. B. Demille's Bible epic, Samson and Delilah and as Horemheb in July 4, 1989 12 AM PT. The Ultimately he became a hit playing a character called Hubert Updyke III on the Alan Young and other shows. Bacchus was nominated on a bipartisan basis by the United States and twice appointed to the Appellate Body by consensus of the now 164 countries that are members of the WTO. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Please reset your password. Jim Backus (1913-1989), US actor, holding a puppet of cartoon character 'Mr Magoo', in a studio portrait against a red background, circa 1965 | Photo: Getty Images. He served as Chair of the Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability of the Davos-based World Economic Forum from 2012 to 2014. In it, he had one line in his four scenes. Realizing a fait accompli, Backus father relented to the point of paying his sons way through the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and Backus was on his way to New York, with visions of shining marquees in his eyes. Broadway parts were hard to come by, but radio was a flourishing industry in the late '30s and early 40s, with New York as its center. Jim Backus's job functions are Legal, Military & Protective Services, Quality Assurance. On July 3, 1989, Jim Backus died in Los Angeles, California from complications of pneumonia, after suffering from Parkinson's disease for many years. Oops, something didn't work. FLORENCE, S.C. - The Rev. Richard ). He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, a "born salesman," and he often earned as much as $150 a week, which sharpening They meshed immediately, two lively, vigorous, funny people happy to be with each other, working in the business they loved. United Press International. He is often described as an early examplar of the term "beefcake" due to his muscular physique and stolid onscreen . Michael's Cemetery. Institute as a teen. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. A reckless youth who got kicked out of the Kentucky Military Academy for riding a horse through the school's dining facility, he knuckled down as a young man. On television, Backus co-starred with Joan Davis on the I Love Lucy-like 1950s sitcom I Married Joan, and played the leading role of fast-talking news service editor Mike O'Toole on the 1960 syndicated series Hot Off the Wire (aka The Jim Backus Show). Backus, co-wrote several humorous books, including Only When I Laugh. DEATH DATE Jul 3, 1989 (age 76) #74122 Most Popular. For the next Backus was married to actress Betty Kean from 1939 to 1942. In 1948, the actor made his big-screen debut playing a role in the movie A-Lad-In His Lamp.The following year, he landed in Father Was a Fullback, The Great Lover, and A Dangerous Profession.. Backus' first TV role came in 1952 when she was featured in the TV series I Married . cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She also appeared with Jim in a second season episode of Gilligans Island. His portrayal of wealthy men in various series and films made him a typecast, but he broke his stereotypical on-screen image by playing Frank Stark, father of James Deans character, in the American drama film Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Mini bio of the life of actor Jim Backus who is probably most famous for was Thurston Howell III on the sitcom Gilligan's Island, James Dean's character's fa. Sale Price $198.00. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was once incorrectly listed as dead He was not going to be starring material. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim Backus I found on Findagrave.com. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Who are Jim Backus's colleagues at Ibew Local 343? Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He scored his biggest radio success as the voice of the rich Hubert Updike III on "The Alan Young Show" (1949). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. (1940), after which he joined 20th Century James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989) was an American actor. Jim Backus, 76, Character Actor Best Known as Mr. Magoo, Dies, https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/04/obituaries/jim-backus-76-character-actor-best-known-as-mr-magoo-dies.html. As they entered, the shocked bartender and the few early drinkers began to withdraw. The failed show did not bring him down as he appeared on many other shows. He attended Kentucky Military Institute where he became friends with Victor Mature, who, too, would become a professional actor. Florida National Guard. The female voice was actress Lenore Kingston. manner. [9] He was also spokesman for La-Z-Boy furniture during the 1970s. he purchased a used car from my grandfather and signed an I.O.U. as Dr. Franklin. applause After Jim died, Henny wrote. He drove out to Hollywood but never paid in full for the Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Jim Backus. Years later, when Backus was a frequent talk show guest, he would recount the time Marilyn Monroe urgently beckoned him into her dressing room. He also co-wrote the 1971 family film Mooch Goes to Hollywood, Please try again later. As an actor, Mr. Backus played many charactes who were buffoons: Babbitt-like fellows full of bombast. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/james-gilmore-backus-1828.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. Victor attended the George H. Tingley Public School in Family members linked to this person will appear here. The beloved actor plays Mike O'Toole, editor and owner of the Headline Press Service, whose circulation numbers would go up if he could get his employees to actually do anything. Son, go with RKO, that fellow Howard Hughes, who owns the studio, is a great engineer, and if anything goes wrong with his pictures, you can always work in his plant.". After Jim died, Henny wrote Care for the Caretaker, which offered practical suggestions for people taking care of seriously ill relatives or friends. Backus once described his film career as a series of best friends, the guy who always drove the bride to the church but never married her. With his career in full swing, Backus also tackled another role for which he would become notable, the myopic curmudgeon Mr. Magoo in cartoons. undisciplined James Gilmore Backus was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1913.. 2. His father, Marcellius G. Mature, an Italian born After attending preparatory school in his hometown Cleveland, Backus enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. door-to-door Add to your scrapbook. In 1984 he wrote his autobiography "Backus Strikes Back." Backus was born February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Bratenahl, Ohio, an East Side suburb of Cleveland located on the Lake Erie shore, surrounded by the city on three sides. Famous TV Actor Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland. Among his most famous roles were Thurston Howell III on the 1960s sitcom Gilligan's Island, the father of James Dean's character in Rebel Without a Cause,[1] the voice of the nearsighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo,[2][3] the rich Hubert Updike III on the radio version of The Alan Young Show, and Joan Davis' character's husband (a domestic court judge) on TV's I Married Joan. Backus managed to get expelled for riding a horse through the mess hall. Hubert, a hilarious snob who insisted that his ancestors landed at ''Cadillac Rock,'' said things like ''Careful, or I'll have your mouth washed out with domestic champagne.''. Backus won popularity with younger generations for his portrayal of the fabulously wealthy Thurston Howell III on television's Gilligan's Island, which initially ran from 1964 to 1967 and has been in syndication ever since. Born James Gilmore Backus and raised in Cleveland, Mr. Backus attended Kentucky Military Institute outside Louisville, where his best friend was a fellow student, Victor Mature. CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION. Anyone can read what you share. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "Henrietta Kaye," who was with him till he died. Darling Clementine, Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, to Daisy Taylor and Russell Gould Backus. They starred in five-season episodes of The Love Boat. Years of service. Jim Backus had a successful Hollywood career. Backus died on July 3, 1989, at the age of . Backus was more interested in acting and playing golf than attending classes. Mature was under no illusions as to his acting prowess. Backus studied at 'Shaw High School' in East Cleveland. At the age of fourteen, Victor To use this feature, use a newer browser. In 1990, Bacchus was elected as a member of the Democratic Party to represent Florida's 11th congressional district in the 102nd Congress and Florida's 15th congressional district in the 103rd Congress in 1992. Hence, he convinced his father to allow him to attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. And Jim did."[6]. The mannerisms of Thurston Howell III were based on the character of a wealthy and snobbish playboy named Hubert Updike III. Backus had voiced Hubert in the radio version of The Alan Young Show, which was aired on NBC Radio in 1949. . [10], The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island, Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, General Electric advertisement featuring Mr. Magoo, "Jim Backus, 76, Character Actor Best Known as Mr. Magoo, Dies", "Dennis Farnon and His Orchestra-Magoo in Hi-Fi", "UPA's "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" on Records, Part 2, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Backus&oldid=1150905534, Short, Voice, Cancer awareness short produced by the, Game Show Contestant / Celebrity Guest Star, Episode: "The Night of the Sabatini Death", This page was last edited on 20 April 2023, at 18:23. Henny made her Broadway debut under the name of Henrietta Kaye in the 1920s and appeared in Broadway musicals during the 1930s. Mr. Backus, who had Parkinson's disease for many years, had entered the hospital more than two weeks ago. His roommate was Victor Mature, who later became an actor starring most notably in several movies during the 1950s. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! His parents began to feel uneasy when their eighteen-year-old . ", American actor Jim Backus (1913 - 1989) grimacing, circa 1965 | Photo: Getty Images. Russell enrolled his son in the Kentucky Military Institute, but Backus did not have much luck there and was later expelled for riding a horse through the school's mess hall. Before he made it in Hollywood, he met Henriette Henny Kaye in 1941. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. After two years of appearances in summer stock and several productions in New York, Mr. Backus said ''I decided to try radio as a source of livelihood because I like to eat regularly.''. He became Askew's special assistant from 1979 to 1981, after Askew was appointed U.S. Trade Representative. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Actor. Professional Career-Movies And TV Shows . Jim was raised and nurtured in Bratenahl, Ohio, which is a wealthy village bordered by greater Cleveland. Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. say, to the press, "I always understood my mom, but my dad. We At school he aspired towards a career tuition," where his best pal was "Cadet Slob" Victor Mature. Search above to list available cemeteries. [5] He acted in several television commercials; as Mr. Magoo, he helped advertise the General Electric line of products over the years. Jim eventually did work for RKO, in a small part in the 1952 film Androcles and the Lion starring his old roommate, Victor Mature. cheese, and mayo to school each day and sell sandwiches to the Cadets Afterward, the two, still clad as Roman soldiers, sought out a neighborhood watering hole. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The fifties gave way to the sixties, with Backus gaining professional standing, going from strength to strength. Backus. . After working on radio for a while, he made his TV debut in the "The Jim Backus Show," which aired on NBC. My That is where the humor, the satire lies, in the difference between what he thinks he sees and reality as we see it. Backus was the voice of the nearsighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo. as he received, especially from his own family, encouraged him and he was Mature, Jim Backus. Jim Backus. He had an extensive career for over five decades as a screen, stage, radio, and television figure. asked He appeared in (and narrated) A Dangerous Profession (1949); Deadline U.S.A. (1951) with Humphrey Bogart; Pat and Mike (1952) with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn; Rebel Without a Cause (1955); The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957); and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963). . She knocked on Levins door and delivered a bowl of soup. They divorced three years later. Failed to report flower. [citation needed]. Weve updated the security on the site. 400 piney ridge court, virginia beach, VA 23452. After parting ways with the Kentucky Military Academy, Backus attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, graduating in 1933. pneumonia You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. The only things we were powerless against were the ravages of time. This browser does not support getting your location. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Signature: 'Jim Backus', 5x3 card. Jim Backus, a celebrated film and television character actor who, to his dismay, will probably live on in America's imagination as the voice of a . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. . What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? His first film was The Great Lover in 1949, starring Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. As Mr. Magoo, he also helped advertise the General Electric line of products over the years. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. When he attended the Kentucky Military Institute one of his classmates was Victor Mature. http://members.aol.com/VMature2/bio1b.htm. Community Playhouse, his first leading role was as a fur-clad The Dont you serve servicemen in here?. After a while, he got a few parts, but it was his role as Dean's father in the movie, "Rebel Without a Cause" that catapulted his acting career. His television career continued to be demanding in the 1960s. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. on Jubilee Records featuring instrumental backing from Appleknocker and His Group. His father was a Mechanical Engineer. Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. Backus was expelled from the Kentucky Military Institute for riding a horse through the mess hall. "an Alcatraz with Childhood And Education. James Gilmore Backus was born on the 25th of February 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. A thunderstruck Backus rushed his friend through his soup and offered to return the bowl. Sid Eline '62. Jim attended Bratenahl School graduating from the eighth grade in 1927, moving on to Shaw High School in Cleveland for one year. Among his screen portrayals was playing Commander Hutch in, In 1954, he was cast in his most memorable film role, as James Deans limp excuse for a father in the classic film, While waiting for parts, he was a free-lance performer in hundreds of radio programs, including, Ultimately, he became a hit playing a rich Hubert Updyke III on the radio version of, Backus won popularity with younger generations for his portrayal of the fabulously wealthy Thurston Howell III on television's, Henny was born on March 21, 1911, in Brooklyn. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. On television, Backus appeared in the Lux Video Theater, was a panelist on What's My Line? to leave St. Paul's and St. Xavier's parochial schools because of his The famous actor and his wife presented amusing accounts of Jims battle against Parkinson's disease, a disease that struck the star and left him "shaking, rattling, and rolling." riding a horse through the mess hall. In the late 1950s, he made two novelty 45 rpm records, "Delicious" and "Cave Man". playing Doc Holliday opposite Henry Fonda's Wyatt Earp. they called my uncle and wanted him to come out and be on the show but James Gilmore "Jim" Backus (February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989) was an American radio, television, film, and voice actor. James Gilmore Backus was born February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Bratenahl, Ohio, a wealthy village surrounded by greater Cleveland. He also starred in his own show of one season, The Jim Backus Show, also known as Hot Off the Wire. Jim Backus, the beetle-browed actor whose booming voice gave life to the nearsighted cartoon character of ''Mr. Magoo'' and the self-indulgent, ascot-wearing millionaire of ''Gilligan's Island,'' died of pneumonia yesterday in St. John's Hospital and Health Center in Santa Monica, Calif. . Sarah Rafferty Is Ravishing as Always Showing Her Fresh Face in Ageless Selfies, Mom Hits Back at People Calling Her Daughter a Monster Girl Is Gorgeous Little Princess Now, Al Pacinos Twin Daughter Shares Moving Words on Daddy's 83rd Birthday She Gave Him Reason to Live at 60, Dawn Wells Had No Family, No Husband, No Kids and No Money Gilligans Islands Fans Paid Her Debts, James Drury Died Months after Wife of 40 Years He Had Several Heartbreaks before His 'Wonderful Marriage', Adam-12 Star Kent McCord Has Been Married to His High School Sweetheart & Mom of His 3 Kids for 60 Years. Jim Backus Quotes - BrainyQuote. He was a lead sponsor and supporter of the International Space Station, the Space Shuttle, the successful repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope, and numerous other legislative initiatives involving public and private space exploration. He had studied everything. was Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. He was laid to rest at the southwest corner of Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Westwood, Los Angeles. Backus was expelled from KMI for USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration He has been a B20 business adviser to the G20 heads of state on the international economy, since 2014. St. Joseph's Academy in Bardstown, Kentucky, tolerated Victor's Jesus before the crucifixion. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. in One Million B.C. His father was a mechanical engineer who didn't quite know what to make of his son's acting aspirations. Backus married the actress Betty Kean in 1939. Top News // 6 years ago. (1949) with his ex-classmate at Kentucky Military Institute Victor He also served as a member of the select committee on children. His thoughts as a golf pro until one day when he appeared in a school play. weren't Even a bit of a clown while young, Jim Backus was expelled from the Kentucky Military Institute for riding a horse through the mess hall. After attending preparatory Jim Backus a fost un actor american de film i televiziune. Comedy actor Jim Backus was usually seen either beaming or scowling as there were few half-measures with his characters. place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States, Diseases & Disabilities: Parkinson's Disease, See the events in life of Jim Backus in Chronological Order, (American Actor Best Known for His Role as Thurston Howell III in the TV Sitcom Gilligan's Island), James Gilmore Backus was an American actor, voice actor, and author. Over the years, he reprised the role of Thurston Howell III in many television movies, such as Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978), The Castaways on Gilligan's Island (1979), and The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island (1981). and allowed him to quit school. 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). Backus attended Shaw High School (Ohio) in East Cleveland, Ohio. 400 piney ridge court, virginia beach, VA 23452 400 Piney Ridge Ct, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 1225 Modoc Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503 1027 range line road, cheyenne, WY 82009Show More (+) Associated Phone Numbers. His inspiration came from his fathers Bratenahl friends. The film showcases the adventures of a dog named Mooch and its attempts to become a star. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. girl, Henny died on December 9, 2004. school in his hometown Cleveland, Backus enrolled at the American Jim Backus News. Vandroth Backus will be remembered for wearing many hats during his 91 years of life. Associated Addresses. Hubert, a hilarious snob who insisted that his ancestors landed at ''Cadillac Rock,'' said things like ''Careful, or I'll have your mouth washed out with domestic champagne. it. Margaret Hamilton (who would later play Miss Gulch/The Wicked Witch of He became an actor and writer in theater, radio, television, and more than 80 motion pictures and cartoons. knifes for housewives. I've been watching the reruns, and confess I'm hooked on it myself. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. We have set your language to James Gilmore "Jim" Backus was a radio, television, film, and voice actor. Egyptian (1954). Military Service Records Discharge Papers, Official Military Personnel Files, and Pension Files From the earliest years of United States history, American Indians have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Jim passed away on July 3, 1989 from complications of By Vernon Scott. English Cecil and played Joan Davis's long-suffering husband, a domestic court judge, on 117 television episodes of I Married Joan.
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