Jim Backus
Character actor and voice performer; voice of Mr. Magoo; Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island.
Born
1913
Died
1989
Radio Credits
1 show
Biography
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.
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Known For
The Alan Young Show
Mr. Magoo (voice)
Gilligan's Island (Thurston Howell III)