Contrary To Popular Belief, There Is One ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Star Over 100 Years Old

UPDATED 6/21/2023

There is one Gilligan’s Island star who managed to live to over 100 years old. Can you guess who it is? Before we get into that, let’s make it clear that the only main cast member who is still alive is Tina Louise at an impressive 89 years old, who played Ginger Grant on the beloved TV show.

After doing tons of research, this guy’s name is Nehemiah Persoff and he lived to be a whopping 102 years old. He passed away in April 2022 of heart failure.

Nehemiah Persoff appeared on ‘Gilligan’s Island’ and lived to be102 years old

Persoff starred in a 1965 episode of the show called The Little Dictator. He was born on August 2nd, 1919, and sadly, his appearance on Gilligan’s Island was only a one-off thing. According to his IMDb, he had begun acting in 1948 all the way through 2003. While he may have not been the true star of the show, he still appeared in more than 200 television series, films, and plays in a career spanning over 50 years.

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Some of his film roles include Leo the accountant in The Harder They Fall with Humphrey Bogart and Rod Steiger (1956), and the gangster boss Little Bonaparte, a parody of Little Caesar, in Billy Wilder’s film classic Some Like It Hot (1959). He does have an impressive number of TV credits as well including The Big Valley (“Legend of a General”, Parts I & II, episode), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (“Heart of Gold” episode), The Twilight Zone (“Judgment Night”), The Untouchables (six episodes), Naked City, Route 66 (two episodes), Seaway (“Last Voyage” episode, 1965), and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

After Persoff retired from acting, he pursued painting, specializing in watercolors. He lived in Cambria, California up until his death in 2022.

FAQs

Where is Gilligan’s island located?

The fictional Gilligan’s Island was located at Coconut Isle in Kaneohe Bay. This was also seen in the opening scene of the series.

Who is the main character in Gilligan’s island?

The main character of Gilligan’s Island was Willy Gilligan. He was portrayed by actor Bob Denver.

Who is the living Gilligan’s island star?

Tina Louise is the only living Gilligan’s Island star from the main cast. She is 89 years old currently.