Jim Backus

American radio, television, film, and voice actor (1913–1989)
Person human Q1236412
Jim Backus
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Jim Backus

Summary

Jim Backus is a human[1]. Born in Ohio[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1913[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on July 3, 1989[5]. He worked as an actor[6], screenwriter[7], voice actor[8], writer[9], and television actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,735 views/month, #5,943 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ohio[2], Jim Backus…
  • Jim Backus passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Jim Backus was born on February 25, 1913[3].
  • Jim Backus died on July 3, 1989[5].
  • Jim Backus is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
  • Jim Backus was married to Henny Backus[13].
  • Jim Backus held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Jim Backus's native language[15].
  • Jim Backus's professions included actor[6].
  • Jim Backus worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Jim Backus's professions included voice actor[8].
  • Jim Backus's professions included writer[9].
  • Jim Backus worked as a television actor[10].
  • Jim Backus's professions included film actor[16].
  • Jim Backus's education included a stint at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[17].
  • Jim Backus was educated at Kentucky Military Institute[18].
  • Jim Backus was educated at Shaw High School[19].
  • Jim Backus received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].
  • Jim Backus is recorded as male[21].
  • Jim Backus's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Jim Backus's Commons category is recorded as Jim Backus[23].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[24].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[25].
  • Jim Backus's family name is recorded as Backus[26].
  • Jim Backus's given name is recorded as Jim[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jim Backus's place of birth was Ohio[2]. He was born on February 25, 1913[3]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[17], a drama school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1884[30], headquartered in New York City[31]; Kentucky Military Institute[18], a military school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1845[34]; and Shaw High School[19], a high school[35], in United States[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], screenwriter[7], voice actor[8], writer[9], television actor[10], and film actor[16].

Recognition

Jim Backus received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

Personal Life

Jim Backus was married to Henny Backus[13].

Death and Burial

Jim Backus died on July 3, 1989[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. Recorded cause of death include Parkinson's disease[24] and pneumonia[25]. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Jim Backus ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,735 views/month, #5,943 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Jim Backus born?

Jim Backus was born in Ohio[2].

Where did Jim Backus die?

Jim Backus passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Jim Backus married to?

Jim Backus's spouses include Henny Backus[13].

What did Jim Backus do for work?

Jim Backus worked as actor[6], screenwriter[7], voice actor[8], writer[9], and television actor[10].

Where did Jim Backus go to school?

Jim Backus was educated at American Academy of Dramatic Arts[17], Kentucky Military Institute[18], and Shaw High School[19].

What awards did Jim Backus receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . Notable Past Students. aada.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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