An American actress famous for appearing as a movie star Ginger Grant in the CBS television situation comedy Gilligan’s Island is Tina Louise. On February 11, 1934, she was born in New York City. She got her first role at age two after being in a commercial for her father’s candy store. She studied acting, dancing, and singing at 17 under Sanford Meisner in Manhattan.
Louise began her stage career during the mid-1950s before landing her breakthrough role drama film God’s Little Acre in 1958, for which she won the Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year. She had roles as a guest star in The Trap, Day of the Outlaw, The Hangman, and For Those Who Think Young.
Also, she appeared in The Happy Ending, The Wrecking Crew, and The Stepford Wives. After the death of Dawn Wells in 2020, she is the last surviving original cast member of the Gilligan’s Island TV series. Apart from acting, she made one record album, It’s Time for Tina which was released originally on Concert Hall in 1957.
Body Measurements
- Weight: 57 kg or 125 lbs
- Height: 5’9″ or 174 cm
- Bra size: 32C
- Shoe size: 10
- Body measurements:35-22-36 inches
Further critical details
- Date of Birth:11th February 1934
- Age:86
- Nationality: American
- Horoscope: Aquarius
- Eye color: Light Brown
- Hair color: Blonde
- Tina Louise Spouse/Boyfriend: Les Crane
FAQs
Why did they get rid of Tina Louise from Gilligan’s Island?
Tina Louise didn’t want to come back for the 1978 made-for-TV movie Rescue from Gilligan’s Island because she thought the role had made her a
glamour queen for life. Judith Baldwin took her place.
Did Tina Louise sing on Gilligan’s Island by herself?
Tina Louise and Natalie Schafer both sang the parts they were given.
Is Tina Louise vegan?
Soon after that, Tina gave up all animal products and became a full vegan. Tina flew to Toronto, Canada, to watch the animals on their last trip to the slaughterhouse. She wanted to learn more about the meat and dairy industries. Tina went home feeling sad and with a new job to do.
