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Jim Backus

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Jim Backus(February 25, 1913-July 3, 1989) has over 250 credits in film and television in his 40-year career. He also worked in radio shows and as a voice actor in animated shows, including the title character in the Mr. Magoo cartoon franchise. He received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 8, 1960. In 1963 he was cast as Mr. Howell on the television comedyGilligan's Island, then continued his acting career into the 1980s. Jim Backus can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

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Appearances (4)

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Advance to the Rear (1964)

Character Firearm Notes
Gen. Willoughby Remington 1858 New Army -

Gilligan's Island (1964)

Character Firearm Notes
Mr. Howell Single Action Army "The Sound of Quacking" (S1E7)
Mr. Howell Thompson "Forward March" (S2E22)
Mr. Howell Mauser Pocket Pistol "The Invasion" (S3E11)