Russell Johnson
Russell David Johnson (November 10, 1924 – January 16, 2014) was an American television and movie actor. He was best known as "The Professor" on the CBS television sitcom Gilligan's Island.
Russell Johnson | |
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 Russell Johnson at 35 in Black Saddle (1960) | |
| Born | Russell David Johnson November 10, 1924 |
| Died | January 16, 2014 (aged 89) |
| Cause of death | Renal failure |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950-1997 |
| Known for | Gilligan's Island as Professor Roy Hinkley |
| Spouse(s) | Edith Cahoon (m. 1943–1948, divorced) Kay Levey (m. 1949–1980, her death) Constance Dane (m. 1982–2014, his death) |
| Children | David Johnson Kim Johnson |
Johnson died at his home in Bainbridge Island, Washington on January 16, 2014. He died from kidney failure. He was 89 years old.[1]
References
- ↑ Messer, Lesley (January 16, 2014). "'Gilligan's Island' Star Russell Johnson Dies of Kidney Failure". Good Morning America (ABC News). http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/gilligans-island-star-russell-johnson-dies-kidney-failure/story?id=21561740. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
Other websites
- Official website
- Russell Johnson on IMDb
- Russell Johnson Interview with the Archive of American Television
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