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Lovey Howell Thurston Howell III (mentioned in the opening credits as: "The Millionaire" ) is a character on the CBS television sitcom Gilligan's Island , which ran from 1964 to 1967, and later in syndication .
Lovey Howell (née Wentworth), is a fictional character from the 1964 television show Gilligan's Island played by Natalie Schafer. The character is a rich socialite married to millionaire businessman Thurston Howell III.
Thurston Howell III (portrayed by Jim Backus) – Thurston is a millionaire used to luxurious living and never does any work on the island. The only exception is when the castaways believe that Mr. Howell is broke and make him work. He devises many get-rich-quick schemes on the island. Thurston was originally a multi-billionaire until the stock ...
Jim Backus as Thurston Howell III, a Wall Street millionaire; Natalie Schafer as Eunice "Lovey" Howell, Thurston's wife; Tina Louise as Ginger Grant, a Hollywood movie star; Russell Johnson as Professor Roy Hinkley, Ph.D. ("The Professor") Dawn Wells as Mary Ann Summers, a wholesome farm girl from Winfield, Kansas, who won the trip and tour in ...
Thurston Howell III has some business in the mainland; his son, Thurston Howell IV, came to the island and runs the hotel business while his father is working. The Harlem Globetrotters , a traveling troupe of merry basketball players, are on a plane ride over the Pacific Ocean when it suffers engine trouble and is forced to make an emergency ...
Gilligan saves Mrs. Howell's life by pushing her away from a large falling rock. The Howells decide to adopt him and change his name to "Gilligan Thurston Howell IV". The Howell's inform the others of their decision and says Gilligan is their legal heir. Thurston now isn't too sure he did the right thing. Gilligan moves into the Howell's hut.
Natalie Schafer Schafer in 1942 Born (1900-11-05) November 5, 1900 Red Bank, New Jersey Died April 10, 1991 (1991-04-10) (aged 90) Beverly Hills, California Occupation Actress Years active 1927–1990 Known for Gilligan's Island Rescue from Gilligan's Island The Castaways on Gilligan's Island The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island Spouse Louis Calhern (m. 1933; div. 1942) Partner ...
Jim Backus appeared as Thurston Howell III, a millionaire, and Natalie Schafer played his wife, Eunice Lovelle Wentworth Howell. Tina Louise played the role Ginger Grant , a famous movie star. Russell Johnson portrayed Professor Roy Hinkley, Ph.D. , a high school science teacher who often uses his scientific background to try to find ways to ...