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Natalie Schafer

Bio: Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) was an American actress, best known today for her role as Lovey Howell on the sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964–1967). Schafer began her career as an actress on Broadway before moving to Los Angeles in 1941 to work in films
Born: Mon, Nov 05 1900
Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey, USA

Death: Wed, Apr 10 1991
Natalie Schafer is 90 years old
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Poster of I'm Dangerous Tonight
I'm Dangerous Tonight
Natalie Schafer was
89 in I'm Dangerous Tonight
as 'Grandmother'.
Wed, Aug 08 1990
Poster of Beverly Hills Brats
Beverly Hills Brats
Natalie Schafer was
88 in Beverly Hills Brats
as 'Lillian'.
Fri, Oct 06 1989
Poster of The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
Natalie Schafer was
80 in The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
as 'Lovey Wentworth Howell'.
Fri, May 15 1981
Poster of The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
Natalie Schafer was
78 in The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
as 'Lovey Howell'.
Thu, May 03 1979
Poster of Rescue from Gilligan's Island
Rescue from Gilligan's Island
Natalie Schafer was
77 in Rescue from Gilligan's Island
as 'Lovey Wentworth Howell'.
Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
Natalie Schafer was
74 in The Day of the Locust
as 'Audrey Jennings'.
Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of 40 Carats
40 Carats
Natalie Schafer was
72 in 40 Carats
as 'Mrs. Adams'.
Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of Susan Slade
Susan Slade
Natalie Schafer was
61 in Susan Slade
as 'Marian Corbett'.
Wed, Nov 08 1961
Poster of Back Street
Back Street
Natalie Schafer was
60 in Back Street
as 'Mrs. Evans'.
Wed, Oct 11 1961
Poster of Bernardine
Bernardine
Natalie Schafer was
56 in Bernardine
as 'Madge Beaumont'.
Wed, Jul 24 1957
Poster of Oh, Men! Oh, Women!
Oh, Men! Oh, Women!
Natalie Schafer was
56 in Oh, Men! Oh, Women!
as 'Mrs. Day'.
Fri, Feb 22 1957
Poster of Anastasia
Anastasia
Natalie Schafer was
56 in Anastasia
as 'Irina Lissemskaia / Nini'.
Thu, Dec 13 1956
Poster of Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling
Natalie Schafer was
55 in Forever, Darling
as 'Millie Opdyke'.
Thu, Feb 09 1956
Poster of Female on the Beach
Female on the Beach
Natalie Schafer was
54 in Female on the Beach
as 'Queenie Sorenson'.
Fri, Aug 19 1955
Poster of The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
Natalie Schafer was
54 in The Petrified Forest
as 'Mrs. Chisholm'.
Mon, May 30 1955
Poster of Casanova's Big Night
Casanova's Big Night
Natalie Schafer was
53 in Casanova's Big Night
as 'Signora Foressi'.
Wed, Apr 07 1954
Poster of The Girl Next Door
The Girl Next Door
Natalie Schafer was
52 in The Girl Next Door
as 'Evelyn the maid'.
Wed, May 13 1953
Poster of Just Across the Street
Just Across the Street
Natalie Schafer was
51 in Just Across the Street
as 'Gertrude Medford'.
Sun, Jun 15 1952
Poster of Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway
Natalie Schafer was
51 in Callaway Went Thataway
as 'Martha Lorrison'.
Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of The Law and the Lady
The Law and the Lady
Natalie Schafer was
50 in The Law and the Lady
as 'Pamela Pemberson'.
Fri, Jul 20 1951
Poster of Take Care of My Little Girl
Take Care of My Little Girl
Natalie Schafer was
50 in Take Care of My Little Girl
as 'Mother Cookie Clark'.
Fri, Jul 06 1951
Poster of Payment on Demand
Payment on Demand
Natalie Schafer was
50 in Payment on Demand
as 'Mrs. Edna Blanton'.
Sat, Feb 03 1951
Poster of Caught
Caught
Natalie Schafer was
48 in Caught
as 'Dorothy Dale'.
Thu, Feb 17 1949
Poster of The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit
Natalie Schafer was
47 in The Snake Pit
as 'Mrs. Stuart'.
Thu, Nov 04 1948
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
Natalie Schafer was
47 in The Time of Your Life
as 'Society Lady'.
Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Secret Beyond the Door
Secret Beyond the Door
Natalie Schafer was
47 in Secret Beyond the Door
as 'Edith Potter'.
Wed, Dec 24 1947
Poster of Repeat Performance
Repeat Performance
Natalie Schafer was
46 in Repeat Performance
as 'Eloise Shaw'.
Thu, May 22 1947
Poster of Dishonored Lady
Dishonored Lady
Natalie Schafer was
46 in Dishonored Lady
as 'Ethel Royce'.
Fri, May 16 1947
Poster of The Other Love
The Other Love
Natalie Schafer was
46 in The Other Love
as 'Dora Shelton'.
Wed, May 14 1947
Poster of Masquerade in Mexico
Masquerade in Mexico
Natalie Schafer was
45 in Masquerade in Mexico
as 'Irene Denny'.
Mon, Dec 03 1945
Poster of Wonder Man
Wonder Man
Natalie Schafer was
44 in Wonder Man
as 'Mrs. Hume'.
Fri, Jun 08 1945
Poster of Molly and Me
Molly and Me
Natalie Schafer was
44 in Molly and Me
as 'Kitty Goode-Burroughs'.
Fri, May 25 1945
Poster of Keep Your Powder Dry
Keep Your Powder Dry
Natalie Schafer was
44 in Keep Your Powder Dry
as 'Harriet Corwin'.
Sun, Apr 01 1945
Poster of Marriage Is a Private Affair
Marriage Is a Private Affair
Natalie Schafer was
43 in Marriage Is a Private Affair
as 'Irene Selworth'.
Wed, Aug 23 1944
Poster of Reunion in France
Reunion in France
Natalie Schafer was
42 in Reunion in France
as 'Frau Amy Schröder (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of The Body Disappears
The Body Disappears
Natalie Schafer was
41 in The Body Disappears
as 'Mrs. Lunceford'.
Sat, Nov 22 1941
Poster of The Poor Fish
The Poor Fish
Natalie Schafer was
29 in The Poor Fish
as 'Daisy'.
Sat, Jun 07 1930

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
Crazy like a Fox
Natalie Schafer was
84+ in Crazy like a Fox
as 'Leonna Felspar'.
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Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Natalie Schafer was
81+ in Matt Houston
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Gilligan's Planet
Gilligan's Planet
Natalie Schafer was
81+ in Gilligan's Planet
as 'Eunice "Lovey" Wentworth Howell (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Natalie Schafer was
81+ in Simon & Simon
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Here's Boomer
Here's Boomer
Natalie Schafer was
79+ in Here's Boomer
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Natalie Schafer was
78+ in Trapper John, M.D.
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Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Natalie Schafer was
77+ in Flying High
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Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Vega$
Vega$
Natalie Schafer was
77+ in Vega$
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Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Natalie Schafer was
76+ in The Love Boat
as 'Mrs. Hartnett'.
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Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Natalie Schafer was
76+ in CHiPs
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
Natalie Schafer was
76+ in Three's Company
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of The New Adventures of Gilligan
The New Adventures of Gilligan
Natalie Schafer was
73+ in The New Adventures of Gilligan
as 'Eunice Wentworth 'Lovey' Howell (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch
Natalie Schafer was
68+ in The Brady Bunch
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Fri, Sep 26 1969
Poster of Mayberry R.F.D.
Mayberry R.F.D.
Natalie Schafer was
67+ in Mayberry R.F.D.
as 'Cornelia Willoughby'.
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Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Natalie Schafer was
66+ in Mannix
as 'Bunny Mason'.
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Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Natalie Schafer was
65+ in ABC Stage 67
as 'Mrs. Otis'.
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Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of Gilligan's Island
Gilligan's Island
Natalie Schafer was
63+ in Gilligan's Island
as 'Eunice "Lovey" Wentworth Howell'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Natalie Schafer was
61+ in The Beverly Hillbillies
as 'Madame Renee'.
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Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Natalie Schafer was
61+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Natalie Schafer was
59+ in Route 66
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Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Guestward, Ho!
Guestward, Ho!
Natalie Schafer was
59+ in Guestward, Ho!
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Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Natalie Schafer was
59+ in Thriller
as 'Beatrice Graves'.
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Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Natalie Schafer was
57+ in 77 Sunset Strip
as 'Ellie Fraser'.
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Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Natalie Schafer was
53+ in Sherlock Holmes
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Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Natalie Schafer was
53+ in Climax!
as 'Lucrece Durhurst'.
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Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Topper
Topper
Natalie Schafer was
52+ in Topper
as 'Mrs. Vance'.
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Fri, Oct 09 1953
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Natalie Schafer was
52+ in Letter to Loretta
as 'Mary, Mrs. Hayes'.
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Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
Natalie Schafer was
51+ in Mr. & Mrs. North
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Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Natalie Schafer was
51+ in The Ford Television Theatre
as 'Beatrice Trent'.
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Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Natalie Schafer was
50+ in I Love Lucy
as 'Phoebe Emerson'.
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Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Natalie Schafer was
49+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'Blanche, Gertrude Medford, Julie'.
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Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Natalie Schafer was
47+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948