Also turning down Don Knotts's role in The Andy Griffith Show, what comedic actor declined the role of Gilligan in 1963 on the advice of his agent?

Jerry Van Dyke was the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke, and never achieved the same level of success as his older brother. When offered the role of Gilligan, Van Dyke's agent suggested he turn it down. Instead he went on to star in the short-lived series My Mother the Car.

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