Johnny Galecki's character in The Big Bang Theory had a doctoral degree.
Alexander Nikolayevich Zhitinsky -LRB- Александр Николаевич Житинскии January 19 , 1941January 25 , 2012 -RRB- was a Russian writer and journalist .. He used the pseudonyms Rock-diletant , МАССА , and Maccolit .. He was born into the family of a military pilot on January 19 , 1941 .. After finishing his education at the Leningrad Polytechnic Institute , he became a well-known author , publishing 12 books during his career .. Leningrad Polytechnic Institute. Leningrad Polytechnic Institute. He died on January 25 , 2012 .