| Roy Rogers Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 10½ in |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Date of Birth | November 5, 1911 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Date of Death | July 6, 1998 |
Roy Rogers was an American actor, singer, television host, and rodeo performer who gained popularity by acting in Western films like Silver Spurs (1943), Down Dakota Way (1949), Under Western Stars (1938), Dark Command (1940), Billy the Kid Returns (1938), Hollywood Canteen (1944), South of Caliente (1951), etc.
Born Name
Leonard Franklin Slye
Nick Name
Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys, Buck, King of the West
Age
He was born on November 5, 1911.
Died
He passed away from congestive heart failure on July 6, 1998, at the age of 86 years in Apple Valley, California.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor, Singer, Television Host, Rodeo Performer
Family
- Father – Andrew Slye
- Mother – Mattie Womack
- Siblings – Kathleen Slye (Sister), Mary Slye (Sister), Cleda Slye (Sister)
Net Worth
At the time of his death, Roy Rogers’ net worth was $150 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Genre
Folk, World, Country, Traditional Pop, Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar
Labels
- Capitol Records
- 20th Century Records
- RCA Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10½ in or 179 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Roy Rogers had dated –
- Lucile Ascolese (1932-1936) – He was married to Lucile Ascolese from May 8, 1933, until their divorce on June 8, 1936.
- Grace Arline Wilkins (1935-1946) – On June 11, 1936, he wed Grace Arline Wilkins. The couple was parents to 2 daughters named Cheryl Darlene Rogers (adopted in 1941) and Linda Lou Rogers as well as a son named Roy Jr. ‘Dusty’ Rogers (b. 1946). However, their marriage ended with Grace’s death on November 3, 1946.
- Linda Lovelace – RUMOR
- Marilyn Monroe (1946) – RUMOR
- Dale Evans (1946-1998) – Rogers tied the knot with the actress, singer, and songwriter Dale Evans on December 31, 1947. Together, they adopted 3 daughters named Mimi Rogers, Dodie Rogers, Debbie Rogers, and a son named Sandy Rogers. Dale gave birth to their daughter Robin Elizabeth, who was born with Down syndrome and died before the age of 2 years from mumps. The couple stayed happily married together until his death in 1998.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He had English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Dutch, Welsh, distant Swiss-German, and French ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- He was talented at yodeling.
- His signature song titled Happy Trails
- Always wore a cowboy hat
- Dimpled smile
Religion
Christianity
Roy Rogers Facts
- He frequently appeared in films with his cherished golden palomino horse named Trigger.
- Rogers is one of the few actors to play 3 of the most legendary figures from the American Old West: Wild Bill Hickok in Young Bill Hickok (1940), Buffalo Bill Cody in Young Buffalo Bill (1940), and Billy the Kid in Billy the Kid Returns (1938).
- He is the first person to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame twice: firstly, as a part of Sons of the Pioneers in 1980 and secondly, for his personal achievements in 1988.
- Rogers is honored with 3 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for Radio at 1733 Vine Street, the other for Television at 1620 Vine Street, and the third for Motion Pictures at 1752 Vine Street. Additionally, he has 1 more star as a member of Sons of the Pioneers at 6845 Hollywood Blvd. for Recording.
- Val Kilmer was his next-door neighbor when the Top Gun (1986) star was growing up. In 1999, Kilmer walked on stage at that year’s Academy Awards with a horse that looked a lot like Trigger to introduce a special segment honoring his former neighbor and another famous singing cowboy, Gene Autry.
- He also had a pet dog named Bullet.
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