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Russell Johnson, Who Played Professor on “Gilligan's Island,” Dies at 89

Actor Russell Johnson, who became known to generations of TV fans as "The Professor," the fix-it man who kept his fellow "Gilligan's Island" castaways supplied with gadgets, has died. He was 89.

Russell Johnson lost his temper with one Gilligan's Island guest star

Russell Johnson aka The Professor was by all accounts an even-tempered guy on the set of "Gilligan's Island" -- but one guest ...
AOL

Gilligan's Island's Russell Johnson Hated Making A Classic Western With Ronald Reagan

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many have fond memories of "Gilligan's Island," but for a long time after it aired, Russell Johnson regretted playing Professor Roy Hinkley.
Christian Science Monitor

'Gilligan's Island': Russell Johnson, known to fans as the professor, has died

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
KENS

Russell Johnson, professor on 'Gilligan's Island, dies at 89

NEW YORK -- The actor who played The Professor on Gilligan s Island, Russell Johnson, has died. His agent, Mike Eisenstadt, says Johnson died Thursday morning at his home in Washington State of ...