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Russell David Johnson 1924 - 2014

Russell David Johnson of Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington United States was born on November 10, 1924 in Ashley, Luzerne County, PA, and died at age 89 years old on January 16, 2014 in Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, WA.
Russell David Johnson
Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington United States
November 10, 1924
Ashley, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
January 16, 2014
Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington, United States
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Russell David Johnson's History: 1924 - 2014

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  • Introduction

    Russell David Johnson was an American Actor who appeared in many television shows and movies, but is best known as The Professor in Gilligan's Island. He was married to Kay Levey in 1949 until her death in 1980, remarried toConstance Dane in 1982, flew 44 combat missions as a bombardier during World War 2, published his memoirs Here on Gilligan's Isle, and passed away on January 16th, 2014.
  • 11/10
    1924

    Birthday

    November 10, 1924
    Birthdate
    Ashley, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania United States
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    United States Army Air Forces during World War 2
  • 01/16
    2014

    Death

    January 16, 2014
    Death date
    kidney failure
    Cause of death
    Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington United States
    Death location
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Russell Johnson - The Professor on Gilligan's Island
Russell Johnson - The Professor on Gilligan's Island
Russell David Johnson (shown here in a promotional shot for the television show Black Saddle) is an American actor best known for his role as "The Professor" on the sitcom Gilligan's Island.

Russell Johnson also had roles in the Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, The Invaders, Lassie and many other movies and television shows.
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Russell Johnson, Gilligan's Island Professor
Russell Johnson, Gilligan's Island Professor
This is a photo of Russell Johnson ("The Professor" on Gilligan's Island) with his two brothers and neighbor Don Koons (the small boy without the hat) circa 1930 in Ashley Pennsylvania. The boys were at their Grandparent's house. All three brothers have the same hats - it's believed that Russell is the one on the right.

This photo was sent to the website gilligansisle.com by the daughter of Don Koons, Judy Koons.
People in photo include: Kenneth Johnson, David Johnson, and Don Koons
Date & Place: at Grandparents' house in Ashley, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania United States
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