Happy Birthday wishes go out to Tina Louise, aka Ginger from "Gilligan's Island", who turns 75 years old today. Tina Blacker was born in New York City, New York, where she still lives today. Tina has one daughter, Caprice Crane, from her ten year marriage to TV announcer Les Crane.

Tina Louise is an actress, singer and model. She started her career as a model and nightclub singer. She also posed for scores of pinup magazines including "Adam", "Sir", and "Playboy".

She started her acting career with several roles in Broadway productions including "Li'l Abner". In 1957 she made her first album, "It's Time for Tina". She became a "Leading Lady" with her film debut in "God's Little Acre".

In 1964 she began her four year role of "Ginger Grant" on the TV series "Gilligan's Island". The role earned her the title of second all-time sexiest woman on television behind Heather Locklear.

Since "Gilligan's Island", Tina Louise has had roles in several movies and TV shows including "Dallas", "Santa Barbara", and "All My Children".