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Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three-Hour Tour in History
2001
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Jim Backus
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Age
76
Gender
Male
Birthday
1913-02-25
Died
1989-07-03
Birthplace
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Known For
Acting
Jim Backus (1913–1989) was a radio, television, film, and voice actor. Among his most famous credits are The Alan Young Radio Show, I Married Joan, Gilligan's Island, and Rebel Without a Cause. He also starred on his own show The Jim Backus Show.
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1956
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1956
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1955
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1955
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1955
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1955
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1955
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1955 —
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Henry Banning
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1954
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1954
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1954 —
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1954
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1950
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1950
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1949
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