Age |
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90 years |
Birth date |
February 11, 1934 |
Zodiac sign |
Aquarius |
Place of Birth |
United States |
Occupation |
Actress, writer |
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Tina Louise (born Tatiana Josivovna Chernova Blacker; February 11, 1934) is an American author, singer and actress probably most famous for, from 1964 to 1967, portraying movie star Ginger Grant in the CBS television situation comedy Gilligan's Island. She began her career on stage during the mid-1950s, before landing her breakthrough role in 1958 drama film God's Little Acre for which she received Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year.
Louise had starring roles in a number of Hollywood movies, including The Trap, The Hangman, Day of the Outlaw, and For Those Who Think Young. Louise later returned to film, appearing in The Wrecking Crew, The Happy Ending, and The Stepford Wives.
Tina Blacker was born to Jewish parents in New York City. One source claims her birthname was Tatiana Josivovna Chernova Blacker. By the time she was four years of age, her parents had divorced.
An only child, she was raised by her mother, Sylvia Horn (née Myers) Blacker (1916–2011), a fashion model. Tina's father, Joseph Blacker, was a candy store owner in Brooklyn and later an accountant. The name "Louise" was allegedly added during her senior year in high school when she mentioned to her drama teacher that she was the only girl in the class without a middle name. He selected the name "Louise" and it stuck. She attended Miami University in Ohio.
Height | 5 ft 8 in / 173 cm |
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Weight | 126 lb / 57 kg |
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Breast/Bust size | 35 in / 89 cm |
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Waist size | 22 in / 56 cm |
Hips size | 35 in / 91 cm |
Bra size | 40C (US) / 90C (EU) |
Cup size | C (US) |
Dress Size | 4 |
Shoe (Feet) Size | 10 US |
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Hair Color | Red |
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Eye Color | Light brown |
Nationality | American |
Race / ethnicity | White |