Bob Denver
Birth Name: Robert Osbourne Denver
Date of Birth: January 9, 1935
Place of Birth: New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Date of Death: September 2, 2005
Place of Death: Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Ethnicity: Irish, possibly English
Bob Denver was an American actor. He is known for his role as Gilligan on the series Gilligan’s Island.
Bob was the son of Marion Regia Betty and Arthur Leo Denver. He was married to Dreama Perry, until his death. He had four children, two with his former wife Maggie Ryan; one with his former wife Carole Abrahams; and one with Dreama.
Bob’s paternal grandfather was named William L. Denver (the son of James Denver and Mary). William was born in New York, to Irish parents.
Bob’s paternal grandmother was named Helen Newman. Helen was born in New York.
Bob’s maternal grandfather was David F. Osborne (the son of William John Osborne and Rose Anna MacDonald). David was born in New York, to Irish parents.
Bob’s maternal grandmother was named Mary A. Connolly. Mary was born in New York, to an Irish mother.
Sources: Genealogies of Bob Denver – https://www.wikitree.com
https://www.geni.com
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