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Jim BackusVarious comic roles · The Alan Young Show1913 – 1989

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Jim Backus

Character actor and voice performer; voice of Mr. Magoo; Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island.

Jim Backus was a prolific radio, film, and television actor who appeared regularly on The Alan Young Show. He is best remembered as the voice of the nearsighted cartoon character Mr. Magoo and as the millionaire Thurston Howell III on the television series Gilligan's Island.

1913Born

1989Died

1Radio credits

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The Alan Young Show

Various comic roles

1944-1949· NBC/ABC

Known For

The Alan Young Show

Mr. Magoo (voice)

Gilligan's Island (Thurston Howell III)