Russell Johnson (1924-2014) was an American actor. He had a long career in films and television, including several appearances on The Twilight Zone. Johnson was best-known for playing the role of The Professor on the TV series Gilligan's Island, and its various spin-off productions.
Johnson had a sense of humor about his career as a whole and later appeared as a special guest at ConventioCon ExpoFest-A-Rama 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Johnson also appeared as a guest in one episode of the Cartoon Network late-night talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
Riffed Movies[]
- This Island Earth (MST3K: The Movie) - as Steve Carlson
- The Space Children (Episode #906) - as Joe Gamble
- It Came from Outer Space (RiffTrax Presents Bridget & Mary Jo [edited]) - as George
- The Horror at 37,000 Feet (Movie Jo Night) - as Jim Hawley
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Appearing in This Island Earth
Appearing (left) in The Space Children
Appearing in It Came from Outer Space