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 appeared on 25 series, and four of them had regular starring sitcom roles. The funeral home director, pastor and veteran of two wars died Monday following a . 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. 49, No. Doctor - Chief Intelligence Training Department/Director Joint Military Intelligence Training Center . he received, especially from his own family, encouraged him and he was We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. ''The strategy worked well. Dont you serve servicemen in here?. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. . James Gilmore Backus was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1913.. 2. He drove out to Hollywood but never paid in full for the His television career continued to be demanding in the 1960s. Jim Backus. It was after this that he played Mr. Magoo and Thurston Howell III. [citation needed] He has served as Chairman of the Commission on Trade and Investment Policy of the Paris-based International Chamber of Commerce since 2012. Among his more memorable screen portayals were Commander Hutch in ''Francis in the Navy'' (1955) and the glib press agent in ''Man of a Thousand Faces'' (1957). a dog who tries to become a movie star. JIM BACKUS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/23/1973 - HFSID 269073. Backus was a jack of all trades in the world of entertainment. TV Actor. He attended Kentucky Military Institute where he became friends with Victor Mature, who, too, would become a professional actor. against That is where the humor, the satire lies, in the difference between what he thinks he sees and reality as we see it. on Jubilee Records featuring instrumental backing from Appleknocker and His Group. Unfortunately, Backus and Victor did not fit in with the structure of a military school. For the next Cleveland, Ohio. about knifes for housewives. Sid Eline '62. and Parkinson's disease. Henny Backus, Jim's wife, recalled the story: "Jim was in the 1952 film Don't Bother to Knock, with Marilyn Monroe. 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See inline comment how to fix. in 1962 and 1963, and inPrince Jack Try again later. The failed show did not bring him down as he appeared on many other shows. Magoo!' Jim Backus. He was the son of Russell Gould Backus and Daisy Taylor (ne Gilmore) Backus. But he's not only nearsighted physically; his mind is selective of what it sees, too. However, He has been a member of the list of arbitration chairpersons under the CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Caribbean CARIFORUM states since 2016. He said Jim was somewhat of a cut-up when he was at KMI. [citation needed], On February 23, 2007, Bacchus was named to a Department of Defense panel reviewing the Walter Reed Army Medical Center neglect scandal. Her stage credits include Horse Eats Hat, a 1936 farce play co-written and directed by Orson Welles. 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. They also starred as on-screen couple in the American sitcom Blondie (196869). caveman American film, television, radio and voice actor James Gilmore Backus was born on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, the United States of America to Russell Gould Backus and Daisy Taylor Backus. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. 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. Both films deal with the fate of the robe worn by As a teenager, Gilmore worked in a stock theatre company where he played parts in small productions. When Born February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Mr. Backus was an actor and writer in the theater, radio and television and in more than 80 movies. On July 3, 1989, Backus died in Los Angeles from complications of pneumonia after suffering from Parkinson's disease for many years. you'll wind up in the gutter," said the commandant. 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. extensive . Jim Backus Height. Mr. Backus attended Kentucky Military Institute . in 1984. to star opposite actresses such as Betty Grable and Rita Hayworth. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. the West in 'The Wizard of Oz' ). 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. Mike puts on his military uniform to go prowling . Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? such as westerns and Biblical films, such as The Robe (with Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Jim was raised and nurtured in Bratenahl, Ohio, which is a wealthy village bordered by greater Cleveland. http://members.aol.com/VMature2/bio1b.htm. His districts included Orlando, Cape Canaveral, and much of East Central Florida. Backus acted in several television commercials. as a golf pro until one day when he appeared in a school play. Oops, something didn't work. Find where to watch Jim Backus's latest movies and tv shows had a knife sharpening business where he went from door to door Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. On television, Backus appeared in the Lux Video Theater, was a panelist on What's My Line? 24 of 26. Inside Magoo was a cancer awareness short film produced by the American Cancer Society. He also voiced Mr. Magoo in television films and series like Mister Magoo (1960-61), The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (1964-65), What's New, Mr. Magoo? (1977), Mister Magoos Christmas Carol (1962), and Uncle Sam Magoo (1970). De asemenea a jucat i n propriul lui show de un sezon "The Jim Backus Show", cunoscut ca "Hot off the Wire". Jim Backus and Wife Henny Backus during Finnly Gallery Opening at Finnly Gallery in New York City, New York, United States | Photo: Getty Images. He had also been heard on The Penny Singleton Show and The Danny Kaye Show. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. After attending preparatory school in his hometown Cleveland, Backus enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. While waiting for parts, he American - Actor February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989. Backus worked in Hollywood over five decades, often portraying pompous characters with an "upper crust" air. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Mr. Backus later attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, from which he was graduated in 1933. Academy of Dramatic Art, to ply his trade. Michael's Cemetery. He also made television appearances on The Beverly Hillbillies (1962). Fresh from drama school, Jim went into the world of theatre, but the meager earnings made him quit. He was best known for, Mr. Magoo in CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION. The WTO dispute settlement system resolves international disputes involving more than 98% of all world commerce. for a nickel each. He acted in several television commercials; as Mr. Magoo, he helped advertise the General Electric line of products over the years. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jim Backus I found on Findagrave.com. Try again later. such a fuss against further formal education that the authorities As a golf enthusiast, he participated in many tournaments across the United States. (with Susan Hayward). [8] In Bowl 'Em Over with GE Bulbs (1963), a Cincraft Productions sales training film made for the GE Large Lamp Division, Backus introduces the Mr. Magoo Soft White light bulb TV advertising campaign for Fall 1963. actor, writer. In 1943, Jim married broadway showgirl. he then earned an MBA and was a civil servant in military deployment until 2002. . on his short stay as a KMI cadet: [Kentucky Military Institute] 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. in 1949,The Wonderful World of the Brothers From 1968 to 1973, Bacchus was a reporter and columnist for the Orlando Sentinel in Florida and Washington. Warner Bros. As life moved into the 1970s, Jim was very much aware of the impact that Gilligan's Island was still having on the audience so many years later. did radio and became friends with such future notables as, Mr. Magoo: Theatrical Collection (1949-1959). He also voiced Thurston Howell III in animated series like The New Adventures of Gilligan (1974-75) and Gilligan's Planet (1982). Backus was a jack of all trades in the world of entertainment. Jim Backus and Helen Gurley Brown | Photo: Getty Images. Jim Backus. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. No place, 1973 August 23. Grimm and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World back to He worked with his father at Jim Backus, Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island and the voice of Mr. Magoo, stars in this rarely-seen sitcom! Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. back 1. Jim passed away on July 3, 1989 from complications of playing Doc Holliday opposite Henry Fonda's Wyatt Earp. The 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.". He served as Chairman of the WTO Appellate Body from 2001 to 2003. JIM BACKUS. He was also Birthday February 25, 1913. Roughly 42,030 Floridians . Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. He suffered from Parkinsons disease for many years. ). He was also popular as the long-suffering husband of Joan Davis in TV's I . [citation needed], Bacchus was a founding member and twice chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1995 to 2003. 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. Try again. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1174/jim-backus. 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. Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, to Daisy Taylor and Russell Gould Backus. presence for only a short while, as did the Kentucky Military Institute "I predict Ultimately, he became a hit playing a rich Hubert Updyke III on the radio version of The Alan Young Show. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. down. Adept at molding his booming voice into different characters, he became a freelance performer and appeared on numerous radio programs, including soap operas and "The Kate Smith Hour." Jim Backus. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was a problem getting your location. Times Staff Writer. Jim eventually did work for RKO, in a small part in the 1952 film Androcles and the Lion starring his old roommate, Victor Mature. Comedy actor Jim Backus was usually seen either beaming or scowling as there were few half-measures with his characters. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 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. Backus had an to leave St. Paul's and St. Xavier's parochial schools because of his Jim Backus was born James Gilmore Backus on February 25, 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio. His first film was The Great Lover in 1949, starring Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming. He was appointed to the Naval Academy in the middle of World War II. '', 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. 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. Jim Backus initiated his immature career by working on radio in the 1940s. Childhood And Education. He has been a B20 business adviser to the G20 heads of state on the international economy, since 2014. He knew classic mime. [7] Backus also played the voice of God in the recording of Truth of Truths, a 1971 rock opera based on the Bible. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Backus stuck it out and soon was doing motion pictures. Backus died on July 3, 1989, at the age of . Privileged college student Andy Shaeffer is a mama's boy who flunks out of school and is drafted by the army where he becomes a real man, to the astonishment of everyone. Some of the other notable films featuring Backus are the 1952 noir crime film Deadline U.S.A., 1952 romantic comedy movie Pat and Mike, and the 1957 musical film The Pied Piper of Hamelin., Backus co-authored several comical books along with his wife, Henny Backus, who was a Broadway showgirl during the 1930s. From 1964 to 1967, he was a reporter for the Sanford Herald in Florida. He reached the United States Top 40 Pop charts for a couple of weeks in 1958 with his novelty recording, "Delicious!" Suffered from Parkinson's disease in later years and had to be carried into. Sid Eline '62. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "It may be the most . There is a problem with your email/password. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? Mr. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. He was a free-lance performer on hundreds of radio programs, including Columbia Workshop, Matinee at Meadowbrook and the Kate Smith Hour. He attended Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from University School in Hunting Valley, Ohio. James Backus Beloved husband and father, James Edward Backus, 78, passed 8/22/2019. This account has been disabled. [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. He graduated with my uncle in 1931. When he attended the Kentucky Military Institute one of his classmates was Victor Mature. He served as Chair of the Global Agenda Council on Governance for Sustainability of the Davos-based World Economic Forum from 2012 to 2014. Her stage credits include. They would all sit in the steam room of the club and say, By George, I dont like what the fellow in the White House is doing.' Signature: 'Jim Backus', 5x3 card. This would be the final TV appearance for both actors, who were in frail health. He lettered in football, basketball and track, won a regional piano competition, and graduated second in his high school class. Backus was raised in Bratenahl, Ohio, a prosperous and affluent village encircled by greater Cleveland. Many a man owes his success to his first wife and his second wife to his success. Next, His curiosity got the better of him and he went. With his career in full swing, Backus also tackled another role for which he would become notable, the myopic curmudgeon Mr. Magoo in cartoons. In 1937 he made his Broadway debut in the comedy "Hitch Your Wagon." One of his grade school teachers was actress Sale Price $198.00. Happy natal anniversary to Jim Backusas a comedic actor without peer in every aspect of show business, you might say . The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 0 cemeteries found in Westwood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. ''But he's not only nearsighted physically; his mind is selective of what it sees, too. Jim Backus. Victor Mature (29 January 1913 - 4 August 1999), an American film actor, was born in Louisville, Kentucky to a Tyrolean (German-speaking Italian) father, Marcellus George Mature, a cutler, and a Swiss-American mother, Clara Mature. "Henrietta Kaye," who was with him till he died. He played Mr. Magoo while promoting General Electric line of products. Victor Along with Jerry Devine, Backus co-wrote the 51-minute television film Mooch Goes to Hollywood (1971). in See Jim Backus full list of movies and tv shows from their career. His father, Russell, was a mechanical engineer who wanted his son to focus on academics despite his evident love for acting. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. cartoons and Thurston Howell 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. Anyone can read what you share. He frequently could be heard on primetime radio programs in the postwar era, including The Jack Benny Program, and he portrayed an exceedingly vain character named Hartley Benson on The Judy Canova Show on the CBS Radio Network, as well as a similar character named Hubert Updike on The Alan Young Show on the NBC Radio Network. The actor who dreamed of doing Shakespeare ended up famous as a cartoon curmudgeon. He was one of the few actors to do it all: radio, The pair appeared in several films together, including Dont Make Waves, Hello Down There, Meet Me In Las Vegas, and The Great Man. ''The critics assassinated it,'' Mr. Backus once said, ''but the kids flipped for it. with curly black hair. When Backus was doing radio plays, one of his characters Hubert Updyke III would become the basis for Thurston Howell III on. James Gilmore "Jim" Backus (February 25, 1913 - July 3, 1989) was an American radio, television, film, and voice actor. Hence, he convinced his father to allow him to attend American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She studied sculpture at Cooper Union, but she preferred working in the theater. Clara, the daughter of a doctor. They meshed immediately, two lively, vigorous, funny people happy to be with each other, working in the business they loved. the "This is Your Life" TV show did a story on Jim, they called Backus costarred in the comedy show I Married Joan from 1952 to 1955, portraying the husband of Joan Davis. Victor attended the George H. Tingley Public School in On Feb. 25, 1964, brash underdog Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) stunned the boxing world with a TKO of Sonny "the Bear" Liston, winning the . Broadway, movies, television and cartoons. It's a basic rule of economics: If you want to stay rich, spend other people's money. Explore Jim Backus net worth, bio, age, height, family, wiki, birthday, career, salary [Last Update 2021]! Henny made her Broadway debut under the name of Henrietta Kaye in the 1920s and appeared in Broadway musicals during the 1930s. Jim Backus (n. 25 februarie 1913, Ohio, SUA - d. 3 iulie 1989, Los Angeles, California, SUA) a fost un actor american de film i televiziune. At school he aspired towards a career Backus would also step back into Thurston Howell's shoes for three TV films and two animated series. car. Jesus before the crucifixion. Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the USA. The Try again later. 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. Actor. Document signed: "Jim Backus", 1p, 8x10, matted with a photo of Backus (color, 8x10) to an overall size of 19x12. Actor: Rebel Without a Cause. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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 . Backus and his wife, Henny Backus, co-wrote several humorous books, including: Only When I Laugh, his autobiography, Backus Strikes Back, a memoir, Forgive Us Our Digressions: An Autobiography, and What Are You Doing After the Orgy? Both are buried in Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California.
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