Where to watch Jim Backus in the UK
Find every Jim Backus film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 2 August 2026.
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.
Jim Backus films streaming in the UK
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- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as Marvin Waterman
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Maverick (1957) as Joe Wheelwright
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Iggy
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Mr. Magoo (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Lucus Edgerton
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Fabian Swanson
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Cap Truman
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Marty Van Ransohoff
- Love, American Style (1969) as Jerry Franks
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Will Scataway
- Matinee Theater (1955) Cast
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as General Fitzhugh
- Climax! (1954) as Detective Herman
- Studio One (1948) as Tim McTaggart
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Reverend Sims
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Untouchables (1959) as William Norbert
- Burke's Law (1963) as Harold Mason
- Medical Center (1969) Cast
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Bill
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- The Millionaire (1955) as Henry Banning
- The Brady Bunch (1969) as Zaccariah
- Gilligan's Island (1964) as Thurston Howell, III
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Maury Samuels
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Emile Wade
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) Cast
- The Mr. Magoo Show (1960) as Mr Magoo (voice)
- Harry O (1974) as Ziggy
- Police Story (1973) Cast
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) Cast
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Sam Thayer
- CHiPs (1977) as Weitzman
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Howard Biggers
- Chico and the Man (1974) Cast
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Where can I watch Jim Backus films in the UK?
Jim Backus's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are Jim Backus's most popular films?
Most-watched Jim Backus films currently: Rebel Without a Cause (1955), It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963), Pete's Dragon (1977), Johnny Cool (1963), Now You See Him, Now You Don't (1972).
What TV shows has Jim Backus appeared in?
Selected TV credits: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Love Boat (1977), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), Maverick (1957), Charlie's Angels (1976).
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