What was the name of the character known as “The Professor” on the sitcom Gilligan’s Island?
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Roy Hinkley
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Fact: Although he was almost always called simply “The Professor,” the character’s full name—Roy Hinkley—was mentioned only once during the show’s entire run. Played by Russell Johnson, the ever-resourceful botanist and science teacher from Cleveland served as the brainy problem-solver among the castaways, building gadgets, conducting experiments, and routinely devising clever (though unsuccessful) plans to get everyone off the island. His seldom-spoken full name has since become a favorite nugget of trivia for fans of the classic television sitcom.
Answer: Roy Hinkley