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John Rogers

1888 – 1963

British actor

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Lived 1888 – 1963 (aged 74). John Rogers was an actor.

John Edward Rogers (28 August 1888 – 31 July 1963) was a British stage and film actor active in American cinema. He was the son of English playwright Charles Rogers and brother of actors Charles and Gerald Rogers.

A character actor, he played a number of supporting roles in the 1930s. These grew increasingly smaller during the 1940s where he was often uncredited. His final handful of appearances were in television during the 1950s. He was often cast in London-set productions, including Raffles and Charlie Chan in London.

Rogers penned an unpublished autobiography which was used as source material for biographical research into his father.

Selected filmography Film

Behind That Curtain (1929) The Sea Wolf (1930) Raffles (1930) Old English (1930) Charlie Chan Carries On (1931) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) Limehouse Blues (1934) Charlie Chan in London (1934) Grand Canary (1934) Jane Eyre (1934) Long Lost Father (1934) Wharf Angel (1934) A Feather in Her Hat (1935) People Will Talk (1935) Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936) Klondike Annie (1936) Love Before Breakfast (1936) Think Fast, Mr. Moto (1937) Bulldog Drummond Comes Back (1937) The Buccaneer (1938) A Christmas Carol (1938) Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938) Typhoon (1940) The Devil's Pipeline (1940) Mutiny in the Arctic (1941) The Undying Monster (1942) Lassie Come Home (1943) The Canterville Ghost (1944) Alaska (1944) The Suspect (1944) Dangerous Intruder (1945) Moss Rose (1947) Forever Amber (1947) Les Miserables (1952) Loose in London (1953)

Television China Smith (1952, 1 episode) Front Page Detective (1952, 1 episode) The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1957, 1 episode)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Rogers?

British actor

When was John Rogers born?

John Rogers was born on 28 August 1888 in Lancashire, Manchester, United Kingdom.

When did John Rogers die?

John Rogers died on 31 July 1963 in San Bernardino County, California, United States.

What was John Rogers's occupation?

John Rogers was an actor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Rogers

· Wikidata: Q111169792

· DBpedia: John Rogers (actor)

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