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Flying Dutchman · 01-18-2017, 03:18 PM

If this has been asked before, I apologize.

I believe it was, Alan Hale jr. (Skipper) It may be different for everyone else, but he really was like the Skipper in his private life.

PhoenixAcres · 01-18-2017, 04:38 PM

I loved Alan Hale, Jr. He just seemed like such a fun-loving guy. Even well after GI ended, in practically all his appearances he was still wearing his "Skipper" hat. He was perfect for that role.

Alex Cooper · 01-19-2017, 05:02 AM

I concur. From everything I've heard, Alan really became the Skipper. From his great comedic timing and excellent rapport with Bob/Gilligan, to his channeling of Oliver Hardy with the breaking the fourth wall exasperated looks at the camera, he was tailor suited for the role!

CosmicCharlie · 03-03-2019, 04:28 PM

I heard the Skipper had a seafood restaurant in LA (?) where he was the skipper there ! His wife said th GI show was the apple in his eye +- !

01-18-2017, 03:18 PM	#1
Flying Dutchman Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 16, 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,266	What Actor/Actress in Real Life, was like their Character? If this has been asked before, I apologize. I believe it was, Alan Hale jr. (Skipper) It may be different for everyone else, but he really was like the Skipper in his private life.
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01-18-2017, 04:38 PM	#2
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	I loved Alan Hale, Jr. He just seemed like such a fun-loving guy. Even well after GI ended, in practically all his appearances he was still wearing his "Skipper" hat. He was perfect for that role.

01-19-2017, 05:02 AM	#3
Alex Cooper Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 16, 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,705	I concur. From everything I've heard, Alan really became the Skipper. From his great comedic timing and excellent rapport with Bob/Gilligan, to his channeling of Oliver Hardy with the breaking the fourth wall exasperated looks at the camera, he was tailor suited for the role!

03-03-2019, 04:28 PM	#4
CosmicCharlie Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2019 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,444	I heard the Skipper had a seafood restaurant in LA (?) where he was the skipper there ! His wife said th GI show was the apple in his eye +- !