Alan Hale Jr., the lovable Skipper from "Gilligan's Island," wasn't just a master of navigating bamboo rafts. In real life, he cruised in a vehicle that was the envy of every '70s suburban dad ...
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he actually likes the Skipper the best. Read more: The 15 Best '80s Comedies Ranked Hale was, of course, the son of stalwart actor Alan Hale, Sr., better known for his dramatic work. Hale, Jr ...
Alan Hale, Jr. (March 8, 1921– January 2, 1990) was an American movie and television actor, best known for his role as Skipper (Jonas Grumby) on the popular sitcom Gilligan's Island. Hale was ...
Alan Hale Jr., who had a career in Western films and musicals (including It Happened on Fifth Avenue) before donning the Skipper’s cap, died in 1990, at the age of 68, from thymus cancer.