Gilligan
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Gilligan is a fictional character played by Bob Denver on the 1960s TV show Gilligan's Island and its many sequels. Gilligan, affectionately called "little buddy" by the "Skipper", is the bumbling, dimwitted, accident-prone first mate of the SS Minnow. His first name, given in the pilot episode, is Willie. He wears a trademark red shirt, pale trousers, white sneakers, and white navy cap.
Gilligan | |
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Gilligan's Island character | |
First appearance | "Marooned" Gilligan's Island (pilot, 1963) |
Last appearance | "Gilligan's Army" Gilligan's Planet (1982) |
Created by | Sherwood Schwartz |
Portrayed by | Bob Denver |
In-universe information | |
Nickname | Little buddy |
Species | Human |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | First mate |
During a storm, he throws an anchor overboard without a rope attached, which leaves the Minnow shipwrecked on an "uncharted desert isle" with its seven passengers and crew, establishing the underlying premise of the franchise. The enduring popularity of the series has made him a cultural icon.