Russell Hodgkinson
Russell was born in Homestead Florida to a military family, the third of four sons to Buck and Juanita. Offered a theatre arts scholarship in high school to attend Transylvania University in Kentucky, he opted to join the US Army after becoming a father his senior year. Peacetime provided a unique opportunity as he soon discovered the esteemed Fort Bragg Playhouse where he began performing regularly. After his stint in the military he moved to New York City, spending two liberating years working odd jobs and doing regional theatre before joining the crew of the US Coast Guard cutter Sassafras in Honolulu, Hawaii. After meeting his wife Shelley in Long Beach California, where they performed and directed together for several years, the couple moved to 'The Big Easy', New Orleans Louisiana, where their artistic lives flourished over the next 11 years. They eventually headed back west to be closer to family, settling in Seattle Washington. In addition to top notch professional theatre, Russell took advantage of Seattle's thriving Independent film scene, appearing in a slew of Indies and making guest TV appearances on Leverage and Grimm before being cast to play the "lovable stoner" Doc on the SyFy original series Z Nation in 2014.
Russell Hornsby
Russell Hornsby was born on May 15, 1974 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor, known for The Hate U Give (2018), Fences (2016) and Meet the Parents (2000). He has been married to Denise Walker since August 1, 2008.
Russell Howard
Russell Howard was born on March 23, 1980 in Bristol, England. He is a writer and actor, known for Russell Howard: Live (2008), Russell Howard's Good News (2009) and Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies (2009).
Russell J. Holmes
Russell J. Holmes is known for Fast n' Loud (2012), Garage Rehab (2017) and Home Town Kickstart (2022).
Russell Jason
Russell Jason is an actor, known for We the Jury: Case 1 (2020).
Russell Jay
Russell Jay is known for Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons (2014), Old Skool with Terry and Gita (2008) and Mrs. Eastwood & Company (2012).
Russell Jay-Staglik
Russell Jay-Staglik is known for House of Creators (2021), Bling Empire: New York (2023) and Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake (2023).
Russell Jeffrey
Russell Jeffrey is an actor, known for The Tunnel (2011), Fear of a Black Planet (2021) and Killer Keg.
Russell Johnson
Long before he was known as "The Professor" in the cult comedy classic Gilligan's Island (1964), Russell Johnson was a well-known character actor, starring in several Westerns and Sci-Fi classics as This Island Earth (1955) and It Came from Outer Space (1953). Johnson grew up in Pennsylvania and was sent to a boarding school in Philadelphia with his brothers when his father died. Unlike his Professor character, Johnson said he was not a bright student and was in fact held back a grade. Johnson did redeem himself later on in his school career and made the National Honor Society in high school. He joined the Army Air Corps in World War II broke both his ankles, and earned the Purple Heart in the hospital when his B-24 Liberator was shot down in the Philippines during a bombing run in March, 1945. After the war, he used the G.I. Bill to enroll in acting school to ply his new trade. Johnson lived in the state of Washington, and has done several guest shots on television shows. He passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday January 16th 2014 from Kidney Failure, with his wife Constance Dane and his two kids by his side. According to Connie, she described her husband as being a brave guy.
Russell Jones
Russell Jones was born in September 1970 in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for One Last Shot, Rock Band and Take Back (2021).
