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Jim Backus, IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD


Born
1913-02-25
Cleveland, OH
(James Gilmore Backus)
Died
1989-07-03   (76)
Los Angeles, CA
(Pneumonia / Parkinsons Disease)

Acclaimed dramatic actor (REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE 1954), voice actor ("Mr. Magoo"), and comedic actor ('Thurston Howell III' on GILLIGAN'S ISLAND 1964 - 1967).

Acting Credits (2)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
THE ERRAND BOY (1961) Joe Besser (Solo) Mr. Arbutt, Personnel Mgr., voice
IT'S A MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD (1963) Moe, Larry and Curly Joe Tyler Fitzgerald

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