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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1990
Poster of Beverly Hills Brats
Beverly Hills Brats
Natalie Schafer was 88 in Beverly Hills Brats as 'Lillian'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of 40 Carats
40 Carats
Natalie Schafer was 72 in 40 Carats as 'Mrs. Adams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1973
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Natalie Schafer was 65 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Mrs. Otis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1966
Poster of Susan Slade
Susan Slade
Natalie Schafer was 61 in Susan Slade as 'Marian Corbett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1961
Poster of Back Street
Back Street
Natalie Schafer was 60 in Back Street as 'Mrs. Evans'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 1961
Poster of Bernardine
Bernardine
Natalie Schafer was 56 in Bernardine as 'Madge Beaumont'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1957
Poster of Anastasia
Anastasia
Natalie Schafer was 56 in Anastasia as 'Irina Lissemskaia / Nini'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1956
Poster of Forever, Darling
Forever, Darling
Natalie Schafer was 55 in Forever, Darling as 'Millie Opdyke'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1955
Poster of The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
Natalie Schafer was 54 in The Petrified Forest as 'Mrs. Chisholm'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1952
Poster of Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway
Natalie Schafer was 51 in Callaway Went Thataway as 'Martha Lorrison'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1951
Poster of Payment on Demand
Payment on Demand
Natalie Schafer was 50 in Payment on Demand as 'Mrs. Edna Blanton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1951
Poster of Caught
Caught
Natalie Schafer was 48 in Caught as 'Dorothy Dale'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1949
Poster of The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit
Natalie Schafer was 47 in The Snake Pit as 'Mrs. Stuart'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1947
Poster of Repeat Performance
Repeat Performance
Natalie Schafer was 46 in Repeat Performance as 'Eloise Shaw'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 1947
Poster of Dishonored Lady
Dishonored Lady
Natalie Schafer was 46 in Dishonored Lady as 'Ethel Royce'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1947
Poster of The Other Love
The Other Love
Natalie Schafer was 46 in The Other Love as 'Dora Shelton'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1947
Poster of Masquerade in Mexico
Masquerade in Mexico
Natalie Schafer was 45 in Masquerade in Mexico as 'Irene Denny'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1945
Poster of Wonder Man
Wonder Man
Natalie Schafer was 44 in Wonder Man as 'Mrs. Hume'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1945
Poster of Molly and Me
Molly and Me
Natalie Schafer was 44 in Molly and Me as 'Kitty Goode-Burroughs'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1942
Poster of The Body Disappears
The Body Disappears
Natalie Schafer was 41 in The Body Disappears as 'Mrs. Lunceford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1941
Poster of The Poor Fish
The Poor Fish
Natalie Schafer was 29 in The Poor Fish as 'Daisy'.
Movie Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Natalie Schafer was 81+ in Simon & Simon
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Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Here's Boomer
Here's Boomer
Natalie Schafer was 79+ in Here's Boomer
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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
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Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
Natalie Schafer was 76+ in Three's Company
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Natalie Schafer was 66+ in Mannix as 'Bunny Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Natalie Schafer was 65+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Mrs. Otis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Natalie Schafer was 57+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Ellie Fraser'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Natalie Schafer was 53+ in Sherlock Holmes
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Natalie Schafer was 53+ in Climax! as 'Lucrece Durhurst'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Topper
Topper
Natalie Schafer was 52+ in Topper as 'Mrs. Vance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 09 1953
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Natalie Schafer was 52+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Mary, Mrs. Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
Natalie Schafer was 51+ in Mr. & Mrs. North
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Natalie Schafer was 50+ in I Love Lucy as 'Phoebe Emerson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Natalie Schafer was 47+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948