She Didn’t Tell A Soul
Actress Natalie Schafer, who played Mrs. Howell in Gilligan’s Island, was greatly secretive about her age. She told no member of the cast or the crew about her real age. She just left everyone wondering. However, it turned out that she was 13 years older than Jim Backus, who played Mr. Howell. Well, there’s not much anyone can do about it now.
She Didn’t Tell A Soul
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Special Mention In Her Contract
Not only did Natalie Schafer hide her real age, she also requested a special clause in her contract. She refused to be filmed up close. Maybe, she didn’t want anyone to see her wrinkles. In any case, it was an odd request. However, in the later episodes, this agreement seemed to have been forgotten as we could see close-up shots of her face.
Special Mention In Her Contract
