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 Bob Denver was attending college at Loyola-Marymount University, in Los Angeles, when he got into acting. At first, Denver wasn't sure he wanted to be an actor, but gradually gave in, deciding that's what he was going to do for a career. Before he became established, he worked as a mailman and teacher. He then got a screen test for the part of Maynard G. Krebs and to his surprise won the part. After four years on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), Denver got his most famous part of Gilligan, in Gilligan's Island (1964). After Gilligan's three-year run ended he did a few other television shows (including the Gilligan wannabe Dusty's Trail (1973)) and Broadway plays. On September 2, 2005, he died of complications related to cancer treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina. He had most recently lived in Princeton, West Virgina. He is survived by his wife Dreama Perry Denver, and four children.
Bio:
Bob Denver was attending college at Loyola-Marymount University, in Los Angeles, when he got into acting. At first, Denver wasn't sure he wanted to be an actor, but gradually gave in, deciding that's what he was going to do for a career. Before he became established, he worked as a mailman and teacher. He then got a screen test for the part of Maynard G. Krebs and to his surprise won the part. After four years on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), Denver got his most famous part of Gilligan, in Gilligan's Island (1964). After Gilligan's three-year run ended he did a few other television shows (including the Gilligan wannabe Dusty's Trail (1973)) and Broadway plays. On September 2, 2005, he died of complications related to cancer treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital in North Carolina. He had most recently lived in Princeton, West Virgina. He is survived by his wife Dreama Perry Denver, and four children.
Tivia:
Denver's son, Patrick Denver played Young Gilligan in one of the episodes of Gilligan's Island (1964) during a dream sequence.Used to work for the United States Postal Service as a postman, and as a high school teacher.On Tuesday, September 6, 2005, his friend from the comedy series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), actress-turned-California State Senator Sheila James Kuehl, who played boy-crazy Zelda Gilroy on the series, was granted her request that the Senate adjourn in Denver's memory.In real life he is the exact opposite of the well-known inept and goofy characters he has portrayed on television.Had played the same character (Gilligan) on seven different series: Gilligan's Island (1964), The New Adventures of Gilligan (1974), Gilligan's Planet (1982), The New Gidget (1986), ALF (1986), Baywatch (1989) and Meego (1997).Often went out of his way to help his fellow cast members on Gilligan's Island (1964). This included trying to give Dawn Wells an equal share of publicity as Tina Louise and demanding that she and Russell Johnson be given an equal credit in the series' title sequence.His future co-star on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), Dwayne Hickman, was a classmate at Loyola-Marymount.Playing beatnik Maynard G. Krebs on the comedy series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), his most enduring line from that series was his freaked-out exclamation "Work!?" whenever anyone mentioned the word within hearing distance.The Gilligan/Skipper slapstick exchange were modeled after the comedy duo/icons of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.Suffered a broken neck in 1956, which prevented him from induction into the United States Army.Replaced Woody Allen as the protagonist in Allen's play "Play It Again, Sam" on Broadway in 1970.Enjoyed going sailing in real life. For obvious reasons, however, he dreaded it when he had to rent a boat. People often would say the same jokes to him every time oh a 3 hour tour ah.Studying at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles where he received a degree in political science, he switched from a possible law career to acting and made his West Coast stage debut in a late 1950s production of "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial".Graduated from Loyola University in Los Angeles, CA (now Loyola Marymount University) in 1957.After surviving quadruple bypass surgery in early 2005, he was diagnosed with cancer only a few months before his death on September 2. Treated at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, he died in Winston-Salem, NC.Raised in Brownwood, TX. The family eventually moved to California, where he graduated from Long Beach Jordan High School.Father of Patrick Denver, Megan Denver, Emily Denver and Colin Denver. Grandfather of Elana Denver.Had a son, Colin, with Dreama - had 3 other children from previous marriages.Worked with exotic-animal trainer Ralph Helfer's African lion Zamba twice from The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) and Gilligan's Island (1964).He owes a major part of his success to Jerry Van Dyke (Dick's brother). Van Dyke was the first choice to play Gilligan on Gilligan's Island (1964). Van Dyke turned down the role calling it "the worst thing I ever read." Van Dyke later regretted his decision.Made his film debut in a small role in A Private's Affair (1959) starring Sal Mineo just prior to finding television fame.On Friday, October 15, 1976, while preparing to appear in a stage production of Woody Allen's "Play It Again, Sam" at the Tidewater Dinner Theatre in Norfolk, VA, he was charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, refusal to submit to a breath and blood alcohol tests and driving without an operator's license.Passed away on September 2, 2005, four months shy of what would have been his 71st birthday on January 9, 2006.He was born just one day after Elvis Presley. Both had played a love interest of Michele Carey: Denver in The Sweet Ride (1968) and Presley in Live a Little, Love a Little (1968).Was almost mauled by Zamba on the set of "Feed the Kitty" but Ralph tackled the Lion in mid-air.Was arrested for marijuana possession in 1971 and 1998.Brother-in-law of Ed Begley.His The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) co-star Dwayne Hickman passed away on what would've been Denver's 87th birthday in 2022.He loved animals. And worked with them a lot.Worked with Hungarian actor Janos Prohaska on Gilligan's Island (1964) and Dusty's Trail (1973).Worked with Judy the Chimpanzee twice in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1958) and Gilligan's Island (1964).Worked with Cat actor Orangey twice in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) and Gilligan's Island (1964).Became real life buddies with Zamba the lion. |
| Name: |
Bob Denver |
Type: |
Actor,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Soundtrack |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:13:07 |
| Height: |
5' 8' (1.73 m) |
| Biography: |
Bob Denver was attending college at Loyola-Marymount University, in Los Angeles, when he got into acting. At first, Denver wasn\'t sure he wanted to be an actor, but gradually gave in, deciding that\'s what he was going to do for a career. Before he |
| Trivia: |
Denver's son, Patrick Denver played Young Gilligan in one of the episodes of Gilligan's Island (1964) during a dream sequence.Used to work for the United States Postal Service as a postman, and as a high school teacher.On Tuesday, September 6, 2005, his friend from the comedy series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), actress-turned-California State Senator Sheila James Kuehl, who played boy-crazy Zelda Gilroy on the series, was granted her request that the Senate adjourn in Denver's memory.In real life he is the exact opposite of the well-known inept and goofy characters he has portrayed on television.Had played the same character (Gilligan) on seven different series: Gilligan's Island (1964), The New Adventures of Gilligan (1974), Gilligan's Planet (1982), The New Gidget (1986), ALF (1986), Baywatch (1989) and Meego (1997).Often went out of his way to help his fellow cast members on Gilligan's Island (1964). This included trying to give Dawn Wells an equal share of publicity as Tina Louise and demanding that she and Russell Johnson be given an equal credit in the series' title sequence.His future co-star on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), Dwayne Hickman, was a classmate at Loyola-Marymount.Playing beatnik Maynard G. Krebs on the comedy series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959), his most enduring line from that series was his freaked-out exclamation "Work!?" whenever anyone mentioned the word within hearing distance.The Gilligan/Skipper slapstick exchange were modeled after the comedy duo/icons of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.Suffered a broken neck in 1956, which prevented him from induction into the United States Army.Replaced Woody Allen as the protagonist in Allen's play "Play It Again, Sam" on Broadway in 1970.Enjoyed going sailing in real life. For obvious reasons, however, he dreaded it when he had to rent a boat. People often would say the same jokes to him every time oh a 3 hour tour ah.Studying at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles where he received a degree in political science, he switched from a possible law career to acting and made his West Coast stage debut in a late 1950s production of "The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial".Graduated from Loyola University in Los Angeles, CA (now Loyola Marymount University) in 1957.After surviving quadruple bypass surgery in early 2005, he was diagnosed with cancer only a few months before his death on September 2. Treated at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital, he died in Winston-Salem, NC.Raised in Brownwood, TX. The family eventually moved to California, where he graduated from Long Beach Jordan High School.Father of Patrick Denver, Megan Denver, Emily Denver and Colin Denver. Grandfather of Elana Denver.Had a son, Colin, with Dreama - had 3 other children from previous marriages.Worked with exotic-animal trainer Ralph Helfer's African lion Zamba twice from The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) and Gilligan's Island (1964).He owes a major part of his success to Jerry Van Dyke (Dick's brother). Van Dyke was the first choice to play Gilligan on Gilligan's Island (1964). Van Dyke turned down the role calling it "the worst thing I ever read." Van Dyke later regretted his decision.Made his film debut in a small role in A Private's Affair (1959) starring Sal Mineo just prior to finding television fame.On Friday, October 15, 1976, while preparing to appear in a stage production of Woody Allen's "Play It Again, Sam" at the Tidewater Dinner Theatre in Norfolk, VA, he was charged with driving under the influence of an intoxicant, refusal to submit to a breath and blood alcohol tests and driving without an operator's license.Passed away on September 2, 2005, four months shy of what would have been his 71st birthday on January 9, 2006.He was born just one day after Elvis Presley. Both had played a love interest of Michele Carey: Denver in The Sweet Ride (1968) and Presley in Live a Little, Love a Little (1968).Was almost mauled by Zamba on the set of "Feed the Kitty" but Ralph tackled the Lion in mid-air.Was arrested for marijuana possession in 1971 and 1998.Brother-in-law of Ed Begley.His The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) co-star Dwayne Hickman passed away on what would've been Denver's 87th birthday in 2022.He loved animals. And worked with them a lot.Worked with Hungarian actor Janos Prohaska on Gilligan's Island (1964) and Dusty's Trail (1973).Worked with Judy the Chimpanzee twice in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1958) and Gilligan's Island (1964).Worked with Cat actor Orangey twice in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) and Gilligan's Island (1964).Became real life buddies with Zamba the lion. |
| Trademarks: |
Frequently wore the white sailor's hat that he used as Gilligan |
| Quotes: |
[on his character Gilligan] People thank me for giving them a break from life.
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[on his late Gilligan's Island (1964) co-star, Alan Hale Jr.] He was a big, lovable man who made everybody feel good. He had a great time with his life.
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[on Gilligan's Island (1964)] It's silly, yes, but children laugh and adults can if they want to. It's aimed at the vast everybody. |
| Salaries: |
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (1959) - $250 /episode |
| Job title: |
Actor,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1999) Print ad: Homepage.com
(1970) Stage: Appeared (as "Allan") in "Play It Again, Sam" on Broadway. Written by Woody Allen. Broadhurst Theatre, New York City. role.
(1987) TV commercial: U.S. version of futuristic, tech show " |
| Spouse: |
Dreama Perry Denver (March 26, 1979 - September 2, 2005) (his death, 1 child)Carole Abrahams (April 25, 1972 - 1975) (divorced, 1 child)Jean Webber (September 16, 1967 - 1970) (divorced)Maggie Ryan (Jan |
| Parents: |
Arthur L. Denver
Marion Denver |
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