While Dawn Wells embraced her role and even reprised it in later years, including a memorable appearance on Baywatch, Tina Louise reportedly distanced herself from the show after its original run.

Dawn Elberta Wells was born on October 18, 1938 in Reno, Nevada, and would graduate from Seattle's University of Washington in 1960 with a degree in theater arts and design. At the same time, she ...

On Gilligan’s Island, every character played a crucial role in making the show successful. Mary Ann may not have always been the most popular castaway, but her presence was essential to the series.