[post_page_title]Bob Denver as Gilligan – Then[/post_page_title]
William Gilligan was the main character on Gilligan’s Island. He was the first mate aboard the S.S. Minnow, and had served with the Minnow’s captain in World War 2, even saving his life from a depth charge.
A child at heart, Gilligan was always goofing off, reading comic books, and just acting silly. While he was not very smart, he was always a warm and caring person, and he always tried to help out the other castaways.
[post_page_title]Bob Denver – Deceased[/post_page_title]
Bob Denver never really struck it big with Gilligan’s Island, only getting residuals for his part for three years. He was typecast as Gilligan for years after, and continued to reprise the role for the various crossover shows as well as animated Gilligan shows which were created.
Denver eventually went on to take on short roles in hit television shows such as The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Love, American Style. Denver sadly passed away from pneumonia in 2005 at the age of 70.
