Natalie Schafer

Natalie Schafer

Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) was an American actress, best known today for her role as Lovey Howell on the sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964–1967). Schafer began her career as an actress on Broadway before moving to Los Angeles in 1941 to work in films. She appeared on Broadway in 17 plays between 1927 and 1959, often playing supporting roles. Most of those appearances were in short-run plays, with the exceptions of Lady in the Dark (1941–42), The Doughgirls (1942–44), and Romanoff and Juliet (1957–58). She was seen in a revival of Six Characters in Search of an Author, directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie (1955–56). She also appeared in stock and regional productions, including the off-Broadway production The Killing of Sister George with Claire Trevor in the title role. She also guest-starred in TV productions beginning in the 1950s, such as an episode (“The Shy Ballerina”) of Sherlock Holmes, and in "The Charm School" episode of I Love Lucy, both in 1954. Schafer performed in many films, usually portraying sophisticates. On TV, her roles included "Lovey Howell" on Gilligan's Island from 1964–67. She reprised her role in three made-for-television spin-off films after the show ended: Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978), The Castaways on Gilligan's Island (1979), and The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island (1981). She also voiced Lovey Howell on the animated spinoffs, The New Adventures of Gilligan from 1974–77 and Gilligan's Planet from 1982–83. In 1969, Schafer appeared in The Survivors—a high-profile prime time soap opera aired by the ABC television network. Despite the presence of movie stars like Lana Turner, Kevin McCarthy and George Hamilton, the show was a ratings failure and lasted only one season. For the 1971–1972 television season, Schafer joined the cast of the CBS daytime serial, Search for Tomorrow, portraying Helen Collins, mother of Wade and Clay Collins. Immediately following that role, she played Augusta Roulland on another daytime soap, Love of Life. Her final performance was in the 1990 made-for-television horror film I'm Dangerous Tonight. She guest-starred as well on many other television series, including Goodyear Playhouse/Philco Playhouse ("The Sisters", with Grace Kelly, 1951), I Love Lucy (1954), Producers' Showcase ("The Petrified Forest", 1955), Guestward, Ho! (1960), The Beverly Hillbillies (1964), Mayberry RFD (1970), Mannix (1972), The Brady Bunch (1974), Phyllis (1976), Three's Company (1978), and The Love Boat (1979).
    Known for
    Acting
    Place of birth
    Red Bank, New Jersey, USA
    Birthday
    11/5/1900
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Secret Beyond the Door...
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4.7
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7
Repeat Performance
Repeat Performance
6.1
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Caught
6.5
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The Snake Pit
7
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6.8
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Female on the Beach
5.7
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5.1
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6.3
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Susan Slade
5.8
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The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
6.6
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Oh, Men! Oh, Women!
5.5
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5
Keep Your Powder Dry
Keep Your Powder Dry
5.9
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6.1
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5.8
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5.7
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6.1
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4.5
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6.6
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The Other Love
6
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4
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6.2
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The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
5.4
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The Body Disappears
5.2
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Beverly Hills Brats
5.5
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The Poor Fish
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Dishonored Lady
5.7
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40 Carats
6
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Marriage Is a Private Affair
5.2
The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
6.3
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7
Reunion in France
Reunion in France
6.6
Just Across the Street
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2
The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
6
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