Gus Backus

Gus Backus was an American actor who is best known for his work in music and film in Germany during the 1960s. He was born Donald Edgar Backus on September 12, 1937, in New York City, New York. Backus became a notable figure in rock & roll, especially in the German music scene.

Personal and Family Life

Gus Backus had a family that included multiple marriages. He was married to Heidelore Backus at the time of his death in 2019; they were married in March 2002. Previously, he had two other marriages and had four children from those relationships.

Career Highlights

Backus began his career in music while serving in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he found success in Germany, releasing German-language hits that resonated with audiences. His music evolved through the years, and he embraced changing styles, becoming a significant pop music figure in Europe.

Death and Legacy

Gus Backus passed away on February 21, 2019, in Germering, Bavaria, Germany. His contributions to the music and entertainment industry, especially in Germany, left a lasting impact, and he is remembered as a significant part of the rock & roll history in Europe.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Übermut im Salzkammergut	1963-08-30	Gus Backus
Ohne Krimi geht die Mimi nie ins Bett	1962-10-19	Mr. Stuart
Im schwarzen Rössl	1961-12-22	Himself
Hotel der toten Gäste	1965-03-26	Bucci
Das haben die Mädchen gern	1963-01-23	Jerry Blackwell
Ich kauf mir lieber einen Tirolerhut	1965-09-29	Gunther Kleinhirsch
Unsere tollen Tanten	1961-11-23	Gus
Unsere tollen Tanten in der Südsee	1964-02-14	Gus
… denn die Musik und die Liebe in Tirol	1963-12-20	Peter
Unsere tollen Nichten	1963-02-12	Gus
Tausend Takte Übermut	1965-09-10	Frank Hilman
Holiday in St. Tropez	1964-08-14	Tommy
… und du mein Schatz bleibst hier	1961-07-05	Gus
Drei weiße Birken	1961-09-27	Sänger
Drei Liebesbriefe aus Tirol	1962-04-19	Bobby
Die lustigen Weiber von Tirol	1964-09-18	Charly Rassell
Café Oriental	1962-02-16	Himself
Andere Zeiten – andere Sitten	1967-11-16	Self
Pistolen-Jenny	1969-04-16	Fryer
Mein Schatz, komm mit ans blaue Meer	1959-12-21	Himself
Paradies der Matrosen	1959-11-26	Sänger
Schlagerrevue 1962	1961-12-22
Wie der Mond den Pop eroberte	2019-01-10	Self (archive footage)
Isola Bella	1961-11-03	Singer
Deutsche Schlagerfestspiele 1964	1964-06-13	Self
Adieu, Lebewohl, Goodbye	1961-08-28	Gus Backus
Disco	1971-02-13	Self
Sie und Er im Kreuzverhör	1971-03-01
Musik aus Studio B	1961-10-22	Self
Mode-Cocktail	1964-04-28
ZDF-Fernsehgarten	1986-06-29	Self
Volle Kanne	1999-08-30	Self
Menschen der Woche	2000-09-30	Self
Die Johannes B. Kerner Show	1998-01-22	Self
Kölner Treff	1976-01-25	Self
Die Drehscheibe	1964-04-01	Self
Unsere kleine Show	1969-04-14	Self
Soeben eingetroffen	1965-01-23	self-host
Werner Müllers Schlagermagazin	1961-10-28	self
Europarty	1967-06-04	Self