Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson was a well-known character actor before becoming 'The Professor' on Gilligan's Island.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

November 10, 1924

Death Date:

January 16, 2014

Age :

89

Russell Johnson, widely recognized as “The Professor” from the popular comedy series Gilligan’s Island, had an extensive career as a character actor before achieving fame in that role. He appeared in numerous Westerns and Sci-Fi classics, including This Island Earth and It Came from Outer Space. Johnson also guest-starred on television series such as You Are There, The Twilight Zone, and The Outer Limits. Beyond his acting work, he was an active participant in AIDS activism. Johnson passed away in 2014 at the age of 89.