Tina Louise continues to capture fans’ attention with her youthful look. Even at 91, she works with unmatched energy. She says she is really just 29, and her daughter wants her to live 40 more years. Tina became popular for her role as Ginger Grant on Gilligan’s Island and has since remained in the spotlight.
Louise was born in New York City and developed a passion for the arts at an early age. She attended a school of theatre, where she learned to act, sing, and dance. Not long after, she debuted in the movie God’s Little Acre in 1958 and became more recognized.
Tina Louise in ‘Gilligan’s Island’
Tina Louise began her career by featuring in stage plays and movies, but she became a household name with the movie Gilligan’s Island from 1964 to 1967. She gained more fame with the movie and began to feature more often in popular films. When the shooting started, Louise recalled not enjoying what the writers had written about her character Ginger and spoke to the producer about it.
This changed the direction of the script about Ginger, and she was able to act appropriately. Reflecting on Ginger, Louise recalled that she was an intelligent child who knew how to relate to everyone. However, Louise did not think the production would take more than four weeks, and she wanted to quit until the director intervened.
Tina Louise’s family
Behind the camera, Tina Louise lives a beautiful and fulfilling life. She enjoys writing and has authored three books. She married her ex-husband, Les Crane, in 1966, and they had a child, Caprice Crane, in 1970, who also enjoys writing and is currently a novelist.
Louise often talks about her daughter, Caprice, as her pride. She raised her as a single mother and always talked about how they struggled in her childhood, yet enjoyed every bit of it and made memories. Now, Caprice is a mother of 6-year-old twins, Kingston and Clementine, making Tina Louise a grandmother at 91 and looking as youthful as ever.