Celebrating the life of

Bob Denver

09 Jan 1935 - 02 Sep 2005

Bob Denver was an American actor who departed this life at the age of 70 due to complications from treatment for cancer. He was best known for his roles as "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" and for his iconic role as Gilligan in "Gilligan's Island." At one point, Denver had studied law at Loyola University in Los Angeles before he decided on acting as a career. Born 1935 in New Rochelle, New York... more

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The "Today" Show with the Gilligan's Island Cast

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Denver died Friday, September 2, 2005, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

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Denver appeared on "Dobie Gillis" as Maynard G. Krebs

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Starred in "The Good Guys"

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Married to Carole Abrahams for 3 years from 1972 to 1975

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Denver landed the title role on the sitcom "Gilligan's Island"

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Performed in "Dusty's Trail"

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Karen Higdon Born 1935 in New Rochelle, New York

Gilligan Bob Denver appearance on "Beat The Clock"

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Married to Jean Webber for 10 years from 1960 to 1970

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"Gilligan's Island" Reunion

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Far Out Space Nuts - Sid and Marty Krofft - Bob Denver

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Married to Maggie Ryan for 6 years from 1960 to 1966

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26 Aug 2014

Karen Higdon Married to Dreama Peery for 26 years from 1979 to 2005