Thornton Chandler "T.C." Russell is a fictional character on the NBC/DirecTV soap opera Passions. He has been portrayed by Rodney Van Johnson from July 5, 1999 to June 19, 2007. Van Johnson was dropped to recurring status in December 2006 and last aired in June 2007. Jerry Gaona portrayed T.C. in flashbacks on September 27, 2000 and March 19, 2001.T.C.'s closest friend is Sam Bennett and they have known each other for most of their lives.