50 Years On: Where Is The Cast Of Gilligan’s Island Today?
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Ginger had been hoping to unwind on a nice, relaxing cruise when she found herself stranded on a desert island. Although she wasn’t too happy to be there, she usually did a good job of lifting the other passengers’ spirits when they were feeling down.
She had a knack for entertaining people, and she always seemed to have the perfect outfit for the occasion. It was a good thing she’d come so prepared for her cruise!
Tina Louise – Now
We’ve barely seen Tina Louise on our screens since the turn of the century, although every appearance she’s done has been incredibly memorable.
She very recently starred in the drama film Tapestry alongside Stephen Baldwin and Burt Young, marking her first feature in five years. Most of her acting roles came between the ‘60s and ‘80s where she had recurring credits on shows The Love Boat, CHiPs, Dallas and Love, American Style. Gilligan’s Island is still her biggest part to date.
Larry Storch As Jackson Farrell – Then
Jackson Farrell was a professional criminal looking to lie low when he ended up on the deserted island. He was on the run from police after robbing a string of banks on the West Coast. He initially had the castaways fooled about his identity, convincing them he is a doctor.
However, they eventually discovered the truth about who he really was and he held them as prisoners. He eventually gets into it with Gilligan and tries to flee the island, but is captured.
Larry Storch – Now
Larry Storch’s appearance on Gilligan’s Island might have been brief, but it’s just one of the hundreds of credits he’s racked up over the years. His impressive range and ability to do accents have seen him land a lot of voicing work in cartoons like The Pink Panther Show and Scooby-Doo.
He’s also dedicated a lot of time to performing on stage, especially now he’s retired. His final appearance on screen was in an episode of comedy series Medium Rare back in 2010.
For decades, American TVs have been putting out show after show from the sitcom genre, and each one seems to be as good as the last. One sitcom that’s definitely earned its place with the very best is Gilligan’s Island. Originally airing for three seasons during the ‘60s, the show’s popularity grew over the years. The vibrant mix of people kept the series exciting and unpredictable, even though most of the episodes followed a similar formula. Of course, the characters wouldn’t be anything if it wasn’t for the cast who made them come alive. But just what has the cast been doing for the last five decades?