Natalie Schafer

Natalie Schafer

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. She appeared on Broadway in 17 plays between 1927 and 1959, often playing supporting roles. Most of those appearances were...

Known For

Anastasia

as Irina Lissemskaia / Nini

Secret Beyond the Door

as Edith Potter

The Snake Pit

as Mrs. Stuart

Cast Credits

I'm Dangerous Tonight

as Grandmother

Rescue from Gilligan's Island

as Lovey Wentworth Howell

The Day of the Locust

as Audrey Jennings

40 Carats

as Mrs. Adams

Susan Slade

as Marian Corbett

Back Street

as Mrs. Evans

Bernardine

as Madge Beaumont

Anastasia

as Irina Lissemskaia / Nini

Forever, Darling

as Millie Opdyke

Female on the Beach

as Queenie Sorenson

The Petrified Forest

as Mrs. Chisholm

Casanova's Big Night

as Signora Foressi

The Girl Next Door

as Evelyn the maid

Just Across the Street

as Gertrude Medford

Callaway Went Thataway

as Martha Lorrison

The Law and the Lady

as Pamela Pemberson

Take Care of My Little Girl

as Mother Cookie Clark

Payment on Demand

as Mrs. Edna Blanton

Caught

as Dorothy Dale

The Snake Pit

as Mrs. Stuart

The Time of Your Life

as Society Lady

Secret Beyond the Door

as Edith Potter

Repeat Performance

as Eloise Shaw

Dishonored Lady

as Ethel Royce