The original Maid of the Mist was built at a landing near Niagara Falls on the American side of the border. The boat was christened in 1846 as a border-crossing ferry; its first trip was on September 18, 1846.
(January 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Professor Roy Hinkley. Roy Hinkley, referred to as the Professor, is one of the seven castaways from the television series Gilligan's Island (1964â67); he was played by Russell Johnson.
Actor Ian McKellen refused to take over Richard Harrisâ role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film franchise â because his portrayal of wizard Gandalf in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy is far superior to the Hogwart's character.