Russ Grieve is a Hollywood film and television actor, probably best known for his recurring roles on Gilligan's Island. Not much is known about his life and career, but it is possible he started out as a double or stand-in for Alan Hale, Jr., but this is confirmed.
Grieve was born November 5, 1923 in Oklahoma. As an actor, he starred mostly on television, appearing on "Gilligan's Island," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Get Smart" and "Petticoat Junction" in the Sixties and "Charlie's Angels," "The Love Boat," "The Incredible Hulk" and "The Six Million Dollar Man" in the Seventies. He also appeared in the movies "The Hills Have Eyes," "Foxy Brown" and "Dogs" in 1976. Sadly, he passed away in Los Angeles, California on October 22, 1980.
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- Gilligan's Mother-in-Law
- Music Hath Charms
- How to Be a Hero (uncredited)