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Jim Backus Had One Off-Screen Problem With Gilligan's Island
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
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Gilligan's Island star Jim Backus struggled with the show's enduring fame, as its iconic role overshadowed his wider acting career.
beat sheet
- Backus, who played millionaire Thurston Howell III, was frustrated that the sitcom's popularity typecast him, limiting his ability to land other acting gigs
- Despite starring in classic films like Rebel Without a Cause, Backus felt pigeonholed as 'Thurston', with fans unable to see him as anything else
call sheet
Jim Backus, Gilligan's Island