Jim Backus was an American actor and writer, born on February 25, 1913, and passed away on July 3, 1989. He is best known for his roles in notable films such as Rebel Without a Cause (1955), It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963), and The Wheeler Dealers (1963), as well as his iconic role in the television series Gilligan's Island (1964). His career spanned several decades, showcasing his versatility and charm in various genres of film and television.
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Meaning of the name - Jim
Short form of James, meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who takes the place of another'
Read Full Jim Name AnalysisFebruary 25, 1913 Facts
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Jim Backus belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Ohio
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: pneumonia
Educated At: Shaw High School | Kentucky Military Institute | American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation: film actor | television actor | voice actor | writer | screenwriter | actor
Spouses: Henny Backus
Awards Received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 25, 1913
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 25, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 25, 2026 |
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| Sun | 6 Pisces 30 | 7 Pisces 6 | 26 Gemini 49 |
| Moon | 9 Scorpio 40 | 22 Gemini 55 | 26 Sagittarius 16 |
| Mercury | 17 Pisces 18 | 22 Pisces 32 | 14 Cancer 58 |
| Venus | 22 Aries 30 | 19 Pisces 7 | 12 Taurus 11 |
| Mars | 4 Aquarius 53 | 26 Aquarius 9 | 1 Taurus 14 |
| Jupiter | 10 Capricorn 55 | 15 Cancer 23 | 14 Capricorn 42 |
| Saturn | 28 Taurus 32 | 1 Aries 14 | 10 Gemini 44 |
| Uranus | 5 Aquarius 19 | 27 Taurus 40 | 6 Aquarius 59 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 35 | 0 Aries 55 | 24 Cancer 39 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 2 | 4 Aquarius 26 | 29 Gemini 30 |
| Rahu | 4 Aries 46 | 9 Pisces 13 | 28 Pisces 47 |
| Ketu | 4 Libra 46 | 9 Virgo 13 | 28 Virgo 47 |
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