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Russell D. Johnson
Russ Johnson
Russell David Johnson
Russell Johnson
Acting
Biography
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Russell David Johnson (November 10, 1924 – January 16, 2014) was an American actor, best known for his role as Professor Roy Hinkley in Gilligan's Island. Military career
After graduating from high school, Johnson enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces as an aviation cadet. On completing his training, he was commissioned a second lieutenant. He flew 44 combat missions in the Pacific Theater during World War II as a bombardier in B-25 twin-engined medium bombers.
On March 4, 1945, while flying as a navigator in a B-25 with the 100th Bombardment S…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
as Self (archive footage)
The Gilligan Manifesto
as Himself
Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History
as Himself
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
as Steve Carlson (archive footage)
Blue Movies
as Mr. Martin
Off the Wall
as Mr. Whitby
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island
as Professor
The Great Skycopter Rescue
as Professor Benson
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island
as Professor
The Ghost of Flight 401
as Loft
TV Shows
The Unknown Story
as Self - archive footage · 1 ep.
E! True Hollywood Story
1 ep.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
as Self · 1 ep.
Monsters
as Jeffrey · 1 ep.
Roseanne
1 ep.
ALF
as Professor Roy Hinkley · 1 ep.
MacGyver
as Oslow · 1 ep.
Fame
1 ep.
Newhart
1 ep.
Gilligan's Planet
as Roy "The Professor" Hinkley (voice) · 13 ep.
