Gilligan's Island
CBS (ended 1967)
Cast & Crew
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Bob Denver
Gilligan
Before American actor Bob Denver became Dobie Gillis' best friend, Maynard G. "The 'G' stands for Walter" Krebs, the first beatnik featured on national TV (and remains the most famous beaknik in history) in the CBS sitcom The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959-1963), his initial acting role came while he was attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. He reluctantly read for and won the part of a nervous seaman in the college's production of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Although petrified of being on stage, the acting bug bit him, nevertheless. Bob continued to perform in many other college productions, even playing hardy Falstaff in Henry IV Part 2, a surprisingly successful execution, considering Mr. Denver's meager physique. After graduating, Bob entertained thoughts of becoming an attorney, but went with what he knew was his true calling and what would make him happiest: acting. While pursuing his dream, Denver held a variety of jobs, including coach and teacher at a grammar school and postal clerk, until his sister secretly submitted his name for a screen test for the Dobie Gillis Maynard G. Krebs role. When the sitcom ended its run four years later, Bob met with Sherwood Schwartz regarding a new comedy series Schwartz had created, which would later be known as the iconic Gilligan's Island (1964-1967) with Bob Denver as Gilligan. After the show's abrupt cancellation, Mr. Denver remained in television acting, starring in weekly comedy series to include The Good Guys (1968-1970), Dusty's Trail (1973-1974), Sherwood Schwartz's Gilligan's Island takeoff western- and Far Out Space Nuts from 1975-1977. A smattering of guest appearances on a variety of TV shows, cartoon voice-overs and dinner theater also dot his credits, not to mention replacing Woody Allen as the protagonist in Allen's play Play It Again, Sam on Broadway. Until his death in 2005, Bob Denver lived in West Virginia with his wife, Dreama, and still did an occasional television role. Along with his wife, Mr. Denver is survived by four children.moreless -
Jim Backus
Thurston Howell III
Though most famous for playing Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island and for the movie voice of Mr. Magoo, Ohio-born Jim Backus was a radio, cinema, and television performer for over 50 years. His ability to create strong characters with his distinctly powerful voice led to numerous roles that remain memorable to audiences to this day. Over the course of his career, Backus had over 500 movie and television credits.moreless -
Tina Louise
Ginger Grant
A former model and nightclub singer, Tina Louise made her film debut in 1958's God's Little Acre opposite such future TV luminaries as Jack Lord (Hawaii Five-O), Michael Landon (Bonanza), and Vic Morrow (Combat). She never made much of a splash in Hollywood until 1964 when she was cast in the role of movie star/castaway Ginger Grant on Gilligan's Island. Though this role brought her fame, Tina always detested it and refused to appear in any of the subsequent reunion events surrounding the series.moreless -
Alan Hale
Skipper Jonas Grumby
American actor Alan Hale, a dead ringer for his father, veteran character actor and frequent Errol Flynn sidekick, Alan Hale Sr., appeared in dozens of westerns, war films, and guest starred in just as many television shows before landing the role he is best remembered for: Jonas "The Skipper" Grumby on the forever popular, iconic 1960s Sherwood Schwartz TV sitcom, Gilligan's Island (CBS).moreless -
Natalie Schafer
Eunice Wentworth 'Lovey' Howell
Natalie Schafer got her start doing Broadway plays then making the move to the big screen. Even before Gilligan's Island, she was typecast in roles as society women, or elegant, fashionable ladies. It was her role as "Eunice 'Lovey' Wentworth Howell" wife of multi-millionaire Thurston Howell III, that she was best known for. After the show ended it's run in 1967, Schafer did a few guest appearances on shows, most notably The Brady Bunch.moreless -
Dawn Wells
Mary Ann Summers
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Russell Johnson
Professor Roy Hinkley, Jr.
Russell David Johnson, born on November 10 1924, was born and grew up in Ashley, Pennsylvania. But when his father died, he and his brothers were all sent to a boarding school in Philadelphia. School life was sometimes a little tough for Russell. Not being the smartest student, he was held back. But, he quickly discovered his academic potential and made the National Honor Society at the end of high school. Russell joined the Air Force and set off for World War II. According to many sources, he did rather well in the war. When he returned home, he enlisted in the Army Corps. Russell had no intention of acting until Paul Henreid 'spotted' him and cast him in For Men's Only, a 1952 movie. He used the G.I. Bill to pay for his acting studies. And from then he had many great roles. He received a lot of movie and TV roles, but what he didn't know was when he went into audition for Gilligan's Island, his life would change forever. Russ went in and read lines for Roy "the Professor" Hinkley in the planned CBS sitcom Gilligan's Island. The audition went perfectly, despite the fact he refused to take off his shirt in the audition. After a while, he was informed he had gotten the role. The show lasted for three seasons and 96 episodes. But, in every show, there are arguments. In the first season, Russell and Dawn Well's characters weren't said with everyone else's in the theme song. They were characterized as "and the rest". This caused controversy. When Bob Denver, the shows main actor, stepped in and sided with Russell and Dawn, it became successful. As of season 2, "and the rest" was scrapped and "the Professor and Mary-Ann" was put in place of it. After Gilligan's Island, Russell went on to do many guest spots. He also received two more regular roles. Although, these were only animated spin-offs of Gilligan's Island. He also kept on the movie scene, still enthusiastically appearing in whatever people were willing to throw at him. Russell is currently married to Constance Dane, and is a step-father to her son, Courtney. His first wife, Kay Cousins Johnson, died in 1980. He has two children with her. They are Kim, an actress, and David Johnson, who died from AIDS in 1994.moreless -
Herb Vigran
parrot #2 (voice only)
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Eric Allan Kramer
Alan Hale J.R.
Eric Allan Kramer is an American actor who has been in many movies and TV shows. He is best known for Little John in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights", Thor in "The Incredible Hulk Returns", and Dave Rogers in "The Hughleys".moreless -
Jerry Van Dyke
Himself
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Jack Sheldon
Lucky
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Bob Denver
Gilligan
Before American actor Bob Denver became Dobie Gillis' best friend, Maynard G. "The 'G' stands for Walter" Krebs, the first beatnik featured on national TV (and remains the most famous beaknik in history) in the CBS sitcom The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959-1963), his initial acting role came while he was attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. He reluctantly read for and won the part of a nervous seaman in the college's production of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Although petrified of being on stage, the acting bug bit him, nevertheless. Bob continued to perform in many other college productions, even playing hardy Falstaff in Henry IV Part 2, a surprisingly successful execution, considering Mr. Denver's meager physique. After graduating, Bob entertained thoughts of becoming an attorney, but went with what he knew was his true calling and what would make him happiest: acting. While pursuing his dream, Denver held a variety of jobs, including coach and teacher at a grammar school and postal clerk, until his sister secretly submitted his name for a screen test for the Dobie Gillis Maynard G. Krebs role. When the sitcom ended its run four years later, Bob met with Sherwood Schwartz regarding a new comedy series Schwartz had created, which would later be known as the iconic Gilligan's Island (1964-1967) with Bob Denver as Gilligan. After the show's abrupt cancellation, Mr. Denver remained in television acting, starring in weekly comedy series to include The Good Guys (1968-1970), Dusty's Trail (1973-1974), Sherwood Schwartz's Gilligan's Island takeoff western- and Far Out Space Nuts from 1975-1977. A smattering of guest appearances on a variety of TV shows, cartoon voice-overs and dinner theater also dot his credits, not to mention replacing Woody Allen as the protagonist in Allen's play Play It Again, Sam on Broadway. Until his death in 2005, Bob Denver lived in West Virginia with his wife, Dreama, and still did an occasional television role. Along with his wife, Mr. Denver is survived by four children.moreless -
Troy Beyer
Dinner
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Michael Wiseman
Russell Johnson
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Walt Hazzard
Air Force lieutenant
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Vito Scotti
Dr. Boris Balinkoff
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Vito Scotti
Japanese soldier
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Sherwood Schwartz
Himself
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Jim Backus
Thurston Howell III
Though most famous for playing Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island and for the movie voice of Mr. Magoo, Ohio-born Jim Backus was a radio, cinema, and television performer for over 50 years. His ability to create strong characters with his distinctly powerful voice led to numerous roles that remain memorable to audiences to this day. Over the course of his career, Backus had over 500 movie and television credits.moreless -
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Erika Tiffany Smith
Zsa Zsa is undoubtedly the epitome of what we recognize today as "Celebrity," Zsa Zsa Gabor is better know for her numerous marriages, personal appearances, her "Dahling" catch phrase, her actions, life gossip and quotation's on men, rather than her film career. It is unclear as to the exact date of Zsa Zsa's birth, sources vary from 1917 to 1919. Born in Budapest, Hungary as Sari Zsa Zsa Gabor. She followed her sister Eva to Hollywood where she began appearing on TV shows and doing the occasional odd movie. Her first film was with MGM in "Lovely to Look at" in 1952. Later that year she would film her next movie with Twentieth Century Fox starring alongside Ginger Rogers in "We're Not Married." It was far from a star billing however, as Zsa Zsa's name would appear several names below Rogers in the cast list as a supporting player. It would be 1952 however that saw her break into movies big as she landed her first starring role opposite Jos Ferrer in "Moulin Rouge," although it has been said that director John Houston gave her a very hard time throughout the filming. The following years would see Zsa Zsa slipping back into smaller supporting roles in films such as "Lili" 1953 and "3 Ring Circus" 1954. The bulk of her film work took place in the 1950's. with other supporting roles in "Death of A Scoundrel" 1956 with Yvonne DeCarlo and "The Man Who Wouldn't Talk" 1958 with Anna Neagle. By the 1960's Zsa Zsa was appearing more as herself in movies, she now appeared to follow her own persona around, and cameos were the order of the day in such films as "Pepe" in 1960 and "Jack of Diamonds" in 1967. Her cameo appearance pattern would continue throughout her career. She was very memorable portraying herself in "The Naked Gun 2 1/2 : The Smell of Fear" 1991, in which she humorously pokes fun at an incident in 1990 when she was convicted of slapping a police officer during a traffic dispute resulting in her having to spend several days in jail. Such infamous incidents contributed to Zsa Zsa becoming one of the most recognizable Hollywood Celebrities in recent years. Zsa Zsa was a passenger in an automobile accident that occurred November 14, 2002. The accident was reported as having sent her into a coma, but the report was in error. She was conscious by the time medical assistance arrived. Zsa Zsa was able to leave the hospital in early January 2003 having to face continued physical therapy. On July 7, 2005 Zsa Zsa faced another health scare when she suffered a massive stroke that left her in critical condition in a local hospital. She underwent emergency surgery to remove a blockage in her carotid artery. She returned home just 8 days after the incident and later made a statement to the press stating that she was making an excellent recovery given her age and that her husband was taking very good care of her. One thing remains true about Zsa Zsa Gabor, whether you love her or hate her, you still know her name and who she is, and that is saying a lot for a little girl from Hungary with big dreams.moreless -
Sandra Gould
telephone operator
Short, with a character actress's face and a familiar New Yorker's abrasive, nasal tone of voice, Sandra Gould was made for radio. She capped a long, successful radio career with a 15-year stint on Jack Benny's legendary, award-winning show. By the late-1940's, She had moved into bit character roles in movies - often as a stereotypical, rude New Yorker. By the early i950's, Sandra became a regular on I Married Joan, while also appearing in many other television series. In 1966, she caught the break of her life, replacing Alice Pearce (who passed away) as Gladys Kravitz, the neighborhood snoop, in the c sitcom Bewitched (1964). Her last appearance on television, on her 48th different show, came in 1999 on Veronica's Closet - only six months before she passed away, three days shy of her 83rd birthday.moreless -
Don Rickles
Norbert Wiley
Don Rickles is a well known actor in Hollywood. He started his job doing job as comedy in a night club for 20 years. In 1958, Don made his film debut in Run Silent Run Deep (1958). From 1973 to 1984, Don made a lot of appearances on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts. After 1984 Don Rickles took it easy from acting and appeared in just minor roles in films, and he started acting again in 1995 when Don Rickles appeared with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen in Toy Story (1995), getting the role of the grouchy Mr. Potato Head. In 1999, Don Rickles once again played the role of Mr. Potato Head in Toy Story 2 (1999).moreless -
Stanley Adams
King Killiwani
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Tina Louise
Ginger Grant
A former model and nightclub singer, Tina Louise made her film debut in 1958's God's Little Acre opposite such future TV luminaries as Jack Lord (Hawaii Five-O), Michael Landon (Bonanza), and Vic Morrow (Combat). She never made much of a splash in Hollywood until 1964 when she was cast in the role of movie star/castaway Ginger Grant on Gilligan's Island. Though this role brought her fame, Tina always detested it and refused to appear in any of the subsequent reunion events surrounding the series.moreless -
Alan Hale
Jonas Grumby (Skipper)
American actor Alan Hale, a dead ringer for his father, veteran character actor and frequent Errol Flynn sidekick, Alan Hale Sr., appeared in dozens of westerns, war films, and guest starred in just as many television shows before landing the role he is best remembered for: Jonas "The Skipper" Grumby on the forever popular, iconic 1960s Sherwood Schwartz TV sitcom, Gilligan's Island (CBS).moreless -
Dawn Wells
Mary Ann Summers
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Russell Johnson
Roy Hinkley Jr.
Russell David Johnson, born on November 10 1924, was born and grew up in Ashley, Pennsylvania. But when his father died, he and his brothers were all sent to a boarding school in Philadelphia. School life was sometimes a little tough for Russell. Not being the smartest student, he was held back. But, he quickly discovered his academic potential and made the National Honor Society at the end of high school. Russell joined the Air Force and set off for World War II. According to many sources, he did rather well in the war. When he returned home, he enlisted in the Army Corps. Russell had no intention of acting until Paul Henreid 'spotted' him and cast him in For Men's Only, a 1952 movie. He used the G.I. Bill to pay for his acting studies. And from then he had many great roles. He received a lot of movie and TV roles, but what he didn't know was when he went into audition for Gilligan's Island, his life would change forever. Russ went in and read lines for Roy "the Professor" Hinkley in the planned CBS sitcom Gilligan's Island. The audition went perfectly, despite the fact he refused to take off his shirt in the audition. After a while, he was informed he had gotten the role. The show lasted for three seasons and 96 episodes. But, in every show, there are arguments. In the first season, Russell and Dawn Well's characters weren't said with everyone else's in the theme song. They were characterized as "and the rest". This caused controversy. When Bob Denver, the shows main actor, stepped in and sided with Russell and Dawn, it became successful. As of season 2, "and the rest" was scrapped and "the Professor and Mary-Ann" was put in place of it. After Gilligan's Island, Russell went on to do many guest spots. He also received two more regular roles. Although, these were only animated spin-offs of Gilligan's Island. He also kept on the movie scene, still enthusiastically appearing in whatever people were willing to throw at him. Russell is currently married to Constance Dane, and is a step-father to her son, Courtney. His first wife, Kay Cousins Johnson, died in 1980. He has two children with her. They are Kim, an actress, and David Johnson, who died from AIDS in 1994.moreless -
Denny Miller
Duke Williams
Played basketball at UCLA. Discovered while working his way through school as a furniture mover. First blond Tarzan. Made $180.00 per week for his eight weeks of work in "Tarzan, the Ape Man". -
Denny Miller
Tongo
Played basketball at UCLA. Discovered while working his way through school as a furniture mover. First blond Tarzan. Made $180.00 per week for his eight weeks of work in "Tarzan, the Ape Man".
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