Actor Jim Backus was born February 25, 1913 in Cleveland Ohio. He is probably best known for his role on Gilligan’s Island, where he played Thurston III, and for being the voice of Mr. Magoo.
Mr. Backus suffered for several years with Parkinson’s Disease. He passed away July 3, 1989 in Los Angeles, Ca. from complications of pneumonia.
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