Well, anyone could clearly see why.

Russell is very good with Science Fiction Technological dialogue, along with his commanding screen presence, his straightforward delivery, his appealing looks, his clear, smooth and concise voice, and his wonderful timing.

And, as an added plus, he's so authoritative that who wouldn't want him along at your side on the Starship Enterprise?

resembles marvels mr. fantastic as well.

He was in 1958s The Space Children If I remember correctly he carried around an alien brain.