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