<Li> Mrs. Howell (played by Natalie Schafer) - Thurston's wife . She can be more spoiled than Mr. Howell at times, but is always the first to want to try something new . Mr. Howell always calls her "Lovey". Her maiden name is Wentworth . </Li> <Li> Ginger Grant (played by Tina Louise) - A movie star from Hollywood . Ginger usually tries to use tricks from the movies she starred in to solve problems causing other castaways to rescue her from any dangers that befall her . She helps Mary Ann with cooking and dishwashing . </Li> <Li> Professor (played by Russell Johnson): His real name is Roy Hinkley and he was a high school teacher before being stranded on the island . He has numerous scientific degrees and uses his knowledge to build many things on the island out of available materials . He is the most well - educated of the group and always has a logical answer to everything (although not always correct). </Li> <Li> Mary Ann Summers (played by Dawn Wells) - A farm girl from Winfield, Kansas . Not much is known about her before she gets to the island . She is portrayed as a typical "girl next door" and does most of the laundry and cooking with some help from Ginger . She is famous for her coconut cream pies which usually end up on Gilligan's face . She also appears to have a slight crush on Gilligan . </Li>

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