Bob Denver Full Name: Robert Osbourne Denver Profession: Actor Nationality: American Why Famous: Known for his roles as Gilligan on the television series "Gilligan's Island" and the beatnik Maynard G. Krebs on the 1959–1963 TV series "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". Born: January 9, 1935 Birthplace: New Rochelle, New York, USA Generation: Silent Generation Chinese Zodiac: Dog Star Sign: Capricorn Died: September 2, 2005 (aged 70) Cause of Death: Complications from treatment for cancer Married Life 1960-01-22 Comedic actor Bob Denver (25) weds Maggie Ryan in California 1967-09-16 Comedic actor Bob Denver (32) weds second wife Jean Webber 1972-04-25 Comedic actor Bob Denver (37) weds third wife Carole Abrahams 1979-03-26 Comedic actor Bob Denver (44) weds fourth wife Dreama Peery Historical Events 1964-09-26 "Gilligan's Island", starring Bob Denver as Gilligan, debuts on CBS Famous Actors Ashton Kutcher Dudley Moore Kevin Kline Michael Douglas Penny Marshall Roberto Benigni