T. C. Russell is a fictional character on the American soap opera Passions, which aired on NBC from 1999 to 2007 and on DirecTV in 2007–08. Created by the soap's founder and head writer James E. Reilly, the role was portrayed by Rodney Van Johnson from July 5, 1999 to June 19, 2007. On March 19, 2001, Jenny Gaona played the character in flashbacks. Johnson's casting was part of NBC's attempt to include a racially diverse ensemble on daytime television. He was demoted to recurring status in December 2006 before his last appearance in June 2007.