Actor
The Resume
(November 10, 1924- )
Best known as the Professor on 'Gilligan's Island (1964-1967)'
Acted in 'Column South (1953),' 'It Came From Outer Space (1953),' 'Tumbleweed (1953),' 'Ride Clear of Diablo (1954),' 'Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki (1955),' 'This Island Earth (1955),' 'Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957),' 'The Space Children (1958),' 'The Twilight Zone (1960, 1961),' 'The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965),' 'Hitch Hike to Hell (1977),' 'Kill Squad (1981)' and 'Robotech (1985)'
Why he might be annoying
He was in many god awful sci-fi movies and westerns, some of which were mocked on 'Mystery Science Theater 3000.'
In his early westerns, he was typecast as villainous outlaws.
In the original 'Gilligan's Island' theme song, his character was dismissively referred to as 'and the rest.'
Why he might not be annoying
He is known for his charm and friendliness to his fans.
He earned the Purple Heart as an Army Air Corps crewman during World War II.
His son died of AIDS, and he has helped to raise a lot of money to fight the disease.
His film 'This Island Earth' is considered a genre classic.
He used to complain about being associated with 'Gilligan's Island,' but eventually he came to embrace it.
Credit: Wieland Kalligaro
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 26 Votes: 26.92% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 65 Votes: 36.92% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 124 Votes: 44.35% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 169 Votes: 43.20% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 326 Votes: 46.32% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 520 Votes: 41.35% Annoying
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