James Gilmore Backus was born on the 25th of February 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. What is Jim Backus's LinkedIn profile ? Bacchus was an active member of Congressional committees on science, space, technology, banking, and other financial services. of Louisville, Kentucky and was buried in his family's burial plot at He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. 49, No. 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. Backus would also step back into Thurston Howell's shoes for three TV films and two animated series. performer: "Wiegenlied ('Lullaby') Op. . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim Backus I found on Findagrave.com. he cracked, "I'm not an actor - and I've got 67 films to prove it!". Jim eventually did work for RKO, in a small part in the 1952 film Androcles and the Lion starring his old roommate, Victor Mature. [citation needed]. Thanks for your help! He reveals this to writer Sam Irvin in one of the author's books,"I had about eight cents in my pocket. 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. By 1950, television was nudging radio toward its creative death, and Backus got in on the ground floor. 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." As the record progresses, they get drunker and giddier, slurring the word and laughing hysterically. to survive infancy. As a teenager, Gilmore worked in a stock theatre company where he played parts in small productions. Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. GREAT NEWS! When he attended the Kentucky Military Institute one of his classmates was Victor Mature. As Mr. Magoo, he also helped advertise the General Electric line of products over the years. Jim passed away on July 3, 1989 from complications of at BACKUS, JAMES, GILMORE "JIM" (25 February, 1913 - July 3, 1989), was a prolific actor and writer who made a name in television, film, and radio, and later authored books bringing awareness to Parkinson's disease.Backus was born in 1913 in BRATENAHL, a wealthy suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.Backus attended several public and private high schools before his graduation, beginning 9th grade at Shaw . An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. hooked on acting. He had an extensive career for over five decades as a screen, stage, radio, and television figure. He has enlisted service in the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, the Connecticut National Guard, and the Florida National Guard, 1971-1977. He suffered from Parkinsons disease for many years. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. But he's not only nearsighted physically; his mind is selective of what it sees, too. His curiosity got the better of him and he went. He is also known for playing Thurston Howell III in the series Gilligans Island. After playing Thurston, Backus was offered similar roles, and he became a typecast as an actor. the title taken from a line Backus spoke in the 1965 film John Goldfarb, Please Come Home! We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. sharpening I decided to try radio as a source of livelihood because I like to eat regularly. Famous TV Actor Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland. He worked with his father at My the title taken from a one of his lines in the 1965 film "John Goldfarb, Please Come Home." Sid Eline '62. Magoo!' Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, European Institute for International Law and International Relations, Walter Reed Army Medical Center neglect scandal, "Dr James Bacchus - Distinguished Fellow", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, United States Representative for Florida's 11th congressional district, United States Representative for Florida's 15th congressional district, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Bacchus&oldid=1133898164, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 01:35. However, Backus was expelled from the Kentucky Military Institute for riding a horse through the mess hall. 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). He was 76 years old. James Gilmore Backus was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Bratenahl, Ohio, a wealthy village surrounded by greater Cleveland. It's a basic rule of economics: If you want to stay rich, spend other people's money. Cleveland, Ohio. cartoons and Thurston Howell sandwiches in 1962 and 1963, and inPrince Jack The Girl He Left Behind: Directed by David Butler. 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Soon he was doing three to four serials every day, making $30 a show. In addition, she performed uncredited as a teacher in the classic 1950s teen movie The Blackboard Jungle. undisciplined Clara, the daughter of a doctor. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. Resend Activation Email. My uncle roomed next to Jim of a scissors grinder and knife sharpener, and married a French-Swiss The character was included on Forbes magazines list of 15 richest fictional characters. Backus first played the character in sitcom Gilligan's Island, which was aired on CBS for three seasons, from September 26, 1964, to April 17, 1967. After Jim died, Henny wrote. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jim Backus (1174)? In 1958, in his freewheeling reminiscence ''Rocks on the Roof,'' Mr. Backus said he had loosely patterned the delivery and philosophy of Mr. Magoo on his late father, an amiable Cleveland engineer who confused names, dates and places with lovable determination. In one of the episodes titled Will the Real Mr. Howell Please Stand Up? he played a double-role, portraying Thurston Howell III and his impersonator. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Short Biography. Backus married the actress Betty Kean in 1939. His dad James Gilmore Backus (February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989) was an American actor. She was a sculptress, living at the Hotel Royal, where Backus visited Herman Levin. Printre cele mai . cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was appointed to the Naval Academy in the middle of World War II. Bacchus was Deputy Press Secretary and Chief Speechwriter for Florida Governor Reubin Askew from 1974 to 1976. He attended Kentucky Military Institute where he became friends with Victor Mature, who, too, would become a professional actor. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I've been watching the reruns, and confess I'm hooked on it myself. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Citation error. door-to-door Comedian Jim Backus recovering from mysterious six-year illness. staged Backus worked in Hollywood over five decades, often portraying pompous characters with an "upper crust" air. It was basically the two of them taking a drink of champagne and exclaiming "Delicious!". Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He served as Chair of the Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability of the Davos-based World Economic Forum from 2012 to 2014. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I think he said he sold the He graduated with my uncle in 1931. and Parkinson's disease. pneumonia 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. they called my uncle and wanted him to come out and be on the show but Backus managed to get expelled for riding a horse through the mess hall. based on information from your browser. In the late 1950s, he made two novelty 45 rpm records, "Delicious" and "Cave Man". Please try again later. ''It was a program that was careful not to antagonize anyone,'' he said of the show later. 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. Once, after After military service in World War II, he became a familiar part of the cinema for 20 years playing grouchy growlers and over-hearty businessmen. United Press International. 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His vocal portrayal of an elderly, wealthy, short-statured retiree who gets into a series of comical situations due to his extreme near-sightedness in the screen cartoon series began in the late 1940s, continued for more than 50 episodes, winning him two Academy Awards. He appeared in over 50 motion pictures, including "Easy Living" (1949), "A Dangerous Profession" (1949), "Deadline - U.S.A." (1951), "Pat and Mike" (1952), "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955, as James Dean's ineffectual father), "Man of a Thousand Faces" (1957), "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm" (1962), "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" (1963), "Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County" (1970), "Myra Breckinridge" (1970) and "Pete's Dragon" (1977). presence for only a short while, as did the Kentucky Military Institute Henny was born on March 21, 1911, in Brooklyn. Jim Backus, poses with Mr. Magoo doll, 1960s/Everett Collection. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. (1940), after which he joined 20th Century Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. 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. He then starred as actress Joan Davis's character's husband (a domestic court judge) on the television sitcom "I Married Joan" that aired from 1952 to 1953. In 1978, the actor starred in the film Good Guys Wear Black, which was a box office success, grossing nearly $18 million on a $1 . The Almanac. He attended 'Kentucky Military Institute' where he became friends with Victor Mature, who, too . His television career continued to be demanding in the 1960s. Backus was expelled from KMI for 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 wanted to do everything. Jim Backus, the beetle-browed actor whose booming voice gave life to the nearsighted cartoon character of ''Mr. 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. 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 . . He helped establish the Appellate Body as a leading global tribunal and the WTO dispute settlement system as a leading framework for resolving international disputes and upholding the international rule of law. He attended preparatory school in Cleveland, after which he proceeded to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He acted in several television commercials; as Mr. Magoo, he helped advertise the General Electric line of products over the years. On July 3, 1989, he succumbed to complications caused by pneumonia in Los Angeles, California. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? a healthy salary in the early 1930s. After working on radio for a while, he made his TV debut in the "The Jim Backus Show," which aired on NBC. Backus studied at 'Shaw High School' in East Cleveland. Document signed: "Jim Backus", 1p, 8x10, matted with a photo of Backus (color, 8x10) to an overall size of 19x12. 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. in a film book. on Jubilee Records featuring instrumental backing from Appleknocker and His Group. Mature was under no illusions as to his acting prowess. One of Jim Backus teachers in grade school was Margaret Hamilton, who would later play the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz (1939).As an older student Jim Backus attended Kentucky Military Institute, which is outside Louisville, Kentucky. After attending preparatory Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Victor Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success. 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 an extensive career and worked steadily in Hollywood over five decades, often portraying characters with an "upper-crust", New England-like air, much like his best-known role, Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island. JIM BACKUS. James Leonard Bacchus (born June 21, 1949) is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida from 1991 to 1995. Jim and Henny often collaborated to write several books based on anecdotes of their forty-six years together, including, What Are You Doing After the Orgy? The fifties gave way to the sixties, with Backus gaining professional standing, going from strength to strength. Hence, he convinced his father to allow him to attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. in One Million B.C. 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). Louisville he appeared inFather was a Fullback The son. He was once incorrectly listed as dead 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. Mr. Magoo's appeal lies in our hostility toward an older generation. Shortly afterward, when he declared his desire to make theater his life's work, alarm bells went off in earnest. the "This is Your Life" TV show did a story on Jim, they called He had an extensive career for over five decades as a screen, stage, radio, and television figure. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. This led to later roles addressing the nexus of economic and environmental issues as general counsel to Floridas state growth planning commission and as chairman of community development efforts in his hometown of Orlando. Gladiators Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In concert with his roommate, the school confirmed that their acting ambitions were far from misplaced. 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. After divorcing Kean, he married Henny Backus on January 14, 1943. There was a problem getting your location. Years later, when Backus was a frequent talk show guest, he would recount the time Marilyn Monroe urgently beckoned him into her dressing room. Professional Career-Movies And TV Shows . Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. They divorced three years later. manner. Mr. Backus later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, from which he was graduated in 1933. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the E15 Initiative and chair of the global expert group on trade and climate change for the Geneva-based International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development from 2014 to 2015. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. He was best known for, Mr. Magoo in Kentucky Military In the late 1950s, Backus released two novelty records titled Delicious and Cave Man. In 1974, he came up with a full-length comedy LP album titled The Dirty Old Man. The album was released under Dor Records label and had sketches written by Ron Landry and Bob Hudson. Henny played the role of Cora Dithers and Jim as Mr. Dithers in the 1968 television sitcom Blondie. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. in 1984. He also voiced Thurston Howell III in animated series like The New Adventures of Gilligan (1974-75) and Gilligan's Planet (1982). and played Joan Davis's long-suffering husband, a judge of the Court of Domestic Relations, on 117 episodes of ''I Married Joan'' (1952-1954). He also co-wrote the 1971 family film Mooch Goes to Hollywood, Backus attended Shaw High School (Ohio) in East Cleveland, Ohio. 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.''. school in his hometown Cleveland, Backus enrolled at the American July 4, 1989 12 AM PT. 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. JIM BACKUS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/23/1973 - HFSID 269073. Jim Backus Quotes - BrainyQuote. He also served as a member of the select committee on children. Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Off he went to the Kentucky Military Institute, where they were supposed to make a man out of him. Richmond about him but he could not remember much about Jim. [3], Bacchus was Chair of the Global Practice of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272, American Indian and Alaska Native Records in the National Archives, Indian Scouts, Companies, and Code Talkers, Enlisted Indian Scouts: Enlistment Papers, Indian Scouts: Registers and Medical Records, Code Talkers Subject Files and Photographs, National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, National Archives Veterans Service Records, Return to Researching American Indians Main Page, How to File a FOIA Request for Archival Records. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The Jim Backus Show, on which he played the owner of a minor wire service that was always on the edge of . Backus is also known for another iconic character named Thurston Howell III. Jim Backus. riding a horse through the mess hall. American - Actor February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989. On Feb. 25, 1964, brash underdog Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) stunned the boxing world with a TKO of Sonny "the Bear" Liston, winning the . Try again. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Failed to delete memorial. he purchased a used car from my grandfather and signed an I.O.U. He took up the trade TV Actor. with offices in Orlando, Florida, and Washington, D.C., from 2004 to 2017. Born February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. This amiable Cleveland engineer often confused names, dates, and places with lovable determination. being rejected for membership in a country club because he was an Try again later. In the 1970s he was spokesperson for La-Z-Boy furniture and in the late 1980s he reunited with former "Gilligan's Island" co-star Natalie Schafer in an advertisement for Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn. An avid golfer, Backus made the 36-hole cut at the 1964 Bing Crosby Pro-Am tournament. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. healthy child Backus natural gift for mimicry and his ability to switch to broad accents and dialects put him immediately to work in radio. to leave St. Paul's and St. Xavier's parochial schools because of his 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 . After relocating to New York City, he started working as a radio announcer to support himself. In 1981, he and his wife Henny appeared in an episode of The Love Boat. Jim Backus. Try again later. Backus played Ransohoff in an episode titled The Clampetts Entertain in the American sitcom television series The Beverly Hillbillies. In 1963, Backus appeared in the comedy film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World in which he played Tyler Fitzgerald, another character based on Huberts characterization. uncle being a day student the first few years, would bring bread, ham, http://members.aol.com/VMature2/bio1b.htm. ). say, to the press, "I always understood my mom, but my dad. We Mature, His film debut came in “Easy Living” weren't After attending preparatory Jim attended Bratenahl School graduating from the eighth grade in 1927, moving on to Shaw High School in Cleveland for one year. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. and allowed him to quit school. In 1974, a full-length comedy LP album was released on the Dor label under the title The Dirty Old Man, with sketches written by Bob Hudson and Ron Landry, who also appear on the album, along with voice-actress Jane Webb. He served a . later Richard 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). One of his grade school teachers was actress Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, to Daisy Taylor and Russell Gould Backus. He played Mr. Magoo while promoting General Electric line of products. This is a carousel with slides. Jim Backus had a successful Hollywood career. As an actor, Mr. Backus played many charactes who were buffoons: Babbitt-like fellows full of bombast. They starred in five-season episodes of The Love Boat. with the US entry into World War II, Mature entered military service. ''The critics assassinated it,'' Mr. Backus once said, ''but the kids flipped for it. Egyptian (1954). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was twice elected as Chairman in 2002 and 2003. 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 .