His father sent him a telegram. '', His Broadway appearances included roles in ''Too Many Heroes'' (1937) and ''Paint Your Wagon'' (1951). cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. a dog who tries to become a movie star. He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. Mr. Backus later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, from which he was graduated in 1933. The actor who dreamed of doing Shakespeare ended up famous as a cartoon curmudgeon. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! the title taken from a line Backus spoke in the 1965 film John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! Kentucky Military Institute [*] [ Shaw High School [*] [[Ani de activitate: 1937-1989: Alte premii; Stea pe Hollywood Walk of . In addition, she performed uncredited as a teacher in the classic 1950s teen movie The Blackboard Jungle. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. [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. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, to Daisy Taylor and Russell Gould Backus. However, the success was short-lived as the comedy series was canceled after three weeks. Bacchus was an active member of Congressional committees on science, space, technology, banking, and other financial services. . The son of a mechanical engineer, he grew up in Bratenahl, Ohio and attended Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio and the Kentucky Military Institute in Lyndon, Kentucky. 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. Comedy actor Jim Backus was usually seen either beaming or scowling as there were few half-measures with his characters. relented 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). His inspiration came from his fathers Bratenahl friends. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. GREAT NEWS! 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. From 1968 to 1973, Bacchus was a reporter and columnist for the Orlando Sentinel in Florida and Washington. Backus would also step back into Thurston Howell's shoes for three TV films and two animated series. He graduated with my uncle in 1931. [9] He was also spokesman for La-Z-Boy furniture during the 1970s. Jim Backus initiated his immature career by working on radio in the 1940s. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Mature settled into playing hard-boiled characters in a range of genres He was raised in a prosperous village known as Bratenahi. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1174/jim-backus. Try again later. California, The fifties gave way to the sixties, with Backus gaining professional standing, going from strength to strength. He did it all from Broadway to down to the radio. He has been a B20 business adviser to the G20 heads of state on the international economy, since 2014. He also appeared in "Never Con a Killer" (1977), the pilot for the ABC crime drama The Feather and Father Gang. THE SWASHBUCKLERS http://members.aol.com/VMature2/bio1b.htm. While waiting for parts, he was a free-lance performer in hundreds of radio programs, including Columbia Workshop, Matinee at Meadowbrook, and The Kate Smith Hour. Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the USA. Backus worked in Hollywood over five decades, often portraying pompous characters with an "upper crust" air. See inline comment how to fix. De asemenea a jucat i n propriul lui show de un sezon "The Jim Backus Show", cunoscut ca "Hot off the Wire". Verify and try again. One day, Victor grabbed his old chum, and they raced off the set so Victor could get to downtown Los Angeles to sign some legal papers. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Backus also appeared in many television commercials. He also starred in his own show of one season, The Jim Backus Show, also known as Hot Off the Wire. 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. Jim and Henny often collaborated to write several books based on anecdotes of their forty-six years together, including, 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." After Jim died, Henny wrote Care for the Caretaker, which offered practical suggestions for people taking care of seriously ill relatives or friends. . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. being rejected for membership in a country club because he was an it. This account has been disabled. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. They reprised their roles from Gilligan's Island, but instead of still being shipwrecked, the setting was a luxurious study or den. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. ). Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success. Off he went to the Kentucky Military Institute, where they were supposed to make a man out of him. wife, Henny 1. His vocal portrayal of the pink-nosed, W. C. Fieldsian bumbler in the screen cartoon series began in the late 1940's, continued for more than 50 episodes, and won two Academy Awards. And Jim did."[6]. As they entered, the shocked bartender and the few early drinkers began to withdraw. He was once incorrectly listed as dead HOLLYWOOD - Jim Backus, the voice of cartoon character "Mr. Magoo," is fighting for a new life after six years of paralyzing illness, a heart-breaking, career-destroying case of extreme hypochondria. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim Backus's job functions are Legal, Military & Protective Services, Quality Assurance. An avid golfer, Jim Backus, made the 36-hole cut at the 1964 Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournament. Upon his death, Mature was brought back to his hometown Backus had an Jim Backus. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. 82 year old. Institute as a teen. Vandroth Backus will be remembered for wearing many hats during his 91 years of life. He was an attorney with Greenberg Traurig, P.A. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The books written by the couple include Only When I Laugh (1965), What Are You Doing After the Orgy? (1962), Backus Strikes Back (1984), and Forgive Us Our Digressions: An Autobiography (1988). Mr. Backus was an actor and writer in the theater, radio and television and in more than 80 movies. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, "an Alcatraz with Mr. After attending preparatory Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Backus also returned as the voice of Mr. Magoo in various revivals between 1964 and 1977, which included The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo and What's New, Mr. Magoo?. 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). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Some of Jim Backus's colleagues are Mike Tupper, Chad Katzung, Jeremy Schwarz, Paul Tostenson, Taylor Lamphear, Greg Roberts, Lance Melbye, Shane Meier. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. As Mr. Magoo, he also helped advertise the General Electric line of products over the years. 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. 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. 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. Kentucky Military Resend Activation Email. Two years Every purchase includes our industry recognized COA. At school he aspired towards a career When That is where the humor, the satire lies, in the difference between what he thinks he sees and reality as we see it. Backus managed to get expelled for riding a horse through the mess hall. Jim Backus, poses with Mr. Magoo doll, 1960s/Everett Collection. In stark contrast to his usual affluent characters, he guest-starred on The Brady Bunch as an old gold prospector, a role he also played on a Gilligan's Island episode. After the war, Mature was cast by John Ford in My Jim was the only child of this couple. back Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In 1954, he was cast in his most memorable film role, as James Deans limp excuse for a father in the classic film Rebel Without a Cause. 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. Try again later. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. As a teenager, Gilmore worked in a stock theatre company where he played parts in small productions. Henny made her Broadway debut under the name of Henrietta Kaye in the 1920s and appeared in Broadway musicals during the 1930s. Please try again later. His television career continued to be demanding in the 1960s. did radio and became friends with such future notables as, Often played wealthy, upper-class figures. He said Jim was somewhat of a cut-up when he was at KMI. Learn more about managing a memorial . He was not going to be starring material. He would mimic people brilliantly, and if you had a simple lunch with him, he wouldnt sit still; hed be up eight times to do an impression or act out a story. Please enter your email and password to sign in. to survive infancy. Who are Jim Backus's colleagues at Ibew Local 343? By 1950, television was nudging radio toward its creative death, and Backus got in on the ground floor. 2019 Bratenahl Historical Society | Site Development and Hosting by, Jim Backus - Radio, Television, Theater and Motion Picture Actor, James Gilmore Backus was born on February 25, 1913, in Bratenahl to, His parents began to feel uneasy when their eighteen-year-old son acted in a Cleveland Playhouse production of, Jim eventually did work for RKO, in a small part in the 1952 film, Backus stuck it out and soon was doing motion pictures. Cecil Anyone can read what you share. of a scissors grinder and knife sharpener, and married a French-Swiss Make sure that the file is a photo. However, He attended Kentucky Military Institute where he became friends with Victor Mature, who, too, would become a professional actor. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). [citation needed]. I decided to try radio as a source of livelihood because I like to eat regularly. Marriage in Book Form, As a writer, Mr. Backus often collaborated with his wife, Henny, the former Henriette Kaye. Bacchus was Deputy Press Secretary and Chief Speechwriter for Florida Governor Reubin Askew from 1974 to 1976. 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. His parents began to feel uneasy when their eighteen-year-old son acted in a Cleveland Playhouse production of The Dybbuk, playing a 94-year-old rabbi and modeling his characterization of the radio show priest, Father Coughlin. He was a founding member and twice chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization in Geneva . Backus set off to Hollywood to seek his fortune in motion pictures. But he's not only nearsighted physically; his mind is selective of what it sees, too. English 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. Printre cele mai . Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Richmond about him but he could not remember much about Jim. such a fuss against further formal education that the authorities To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. "Henrietta Kaye," who was with him till he died. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. turned to the wholesale jobbing of candy. He also starred on the short-lived variety program The Jim Backus Show on the ABC Radio Network in 1957 and 1958, when that network changed its name to the American Broadcasting Network (ABN) and tried out a "Live and Lively" format of "Big Time Radio" with orchestras and audiences. He was appointed to the Naval Academy in the middle of World War II. . Along with Jerry Devine, Backus co-wrote the 51-minute television film Mooch Goes to Hollywood (1971). He and his wife, Henny Backus, co-wrote several humorous books, including "Only When I Laugh" and "What Are You Doing After the Orgy?" There is a problem with your email/password. The film showcases the adventures of a dog named Mooch and its attempts to become a star. The Inspector/A Very Special Girl/Until the Last Goodbye" 2/11/78 Fred Grandy, Jim Backus | Photo: Getty Images. They were all real rock-ribbed Republicans, real General Bull Moose progressives.". sharpening Backus died on July 3, 1989, at the age of . James Gilmore Backus was born on February 25, 1913, in Bratenahl to Russell and Daisy Backus, who also had a daughter, Kathryn, born on February 28, 1910. Backus made several guest appearances on radio and TV before he died in 1989. ''The strategy worked well. B. Demille's Bible epic, Samson and Delilah and as Horemheb in the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' ). After attending preparatory school in his hometown Cleveland, Backus enrolled at the American . 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He attended 'Kentucky Military Institute' where he became friends with Victor Mature, who, too . On television, Backus appeared in the Lux Video Theater, was a panelist on What's My Line? against for a nickel each. to star opposite actresses such as Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth. When he attended the Kentucky Military Institute one of his classmates was Victor Mature. . . Among his most famous roles are the voice of Mr. Magoo, the rich Hubert Updike, III on the Alan Young radio show, Joan Davis's character's husband on TV's I Married Joan, James Dean's character's father in Rebel Without a Cause and Thurston Howell, III on the 1960s hit sitcom Gilligan's Island. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was twice elected as Chairman in 2002 and 2003. pneumonia Failed to report flower. with curly black hair. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. [5] Victor also starred with Hedy Lamarr in Victor attended the George H. Tingley Public School in It's a basic rule of economics: If you want to stay rich, spend other people's money. 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, the voice of the nearsighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo, the rich Hubert Updike III on the radio version of The Alan Young Show, and Joan Davis' character's .
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