The main castaways on "Gilligan's Island" were portrayed by actors with the following real names: Bob Denver played Gilligan, Alan Hale Jr. was the Skipper, Jim Backus portrayed Thurston Howell III, Natalie Schafer played Lovey Howell, Dawn Wells was Mary Ann Summers, Tina Louise took on the role of Ginger Grant, Russell Johnson played the Professor, and the Minnow's owner, the Skipper's friend, was played by a minor character not part of the main cast. The show featured a diverse group of characters, each with their own unique traits and backgrounds.
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