
Known for
Acting
Born
November 10, 1924
Birthplace
Ashley, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
January 16, 2014 (aged 89)
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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 Squadron, 42nd Bombardment Group, 13th Air Force, his B-25 and two others were shot down during a low...
TBA
2022
2021
as Self (archive footage)
2018
as Himself
2001
1996
1996
as Steve Carlson (archive footage)
1994
1988
1988
1988
as Mr. Martin
1986
1985
1983
as Mr. Whitby
1982
1982
1982
1981
as Professor
1981
1980
as Professor Benson
1980
1980
1979
1979
as Professor
1978
as Professor Roy Hinkley, Jr.