Will Rogers

William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 - August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor. He was one of the world's best-known celebrities in the 1920s and 1930s. Known as Oklahoma's favorite son, Rogers was born to a prominent Cherokee Nation family in Indian Territory (now part of Oklahoma). He traveled around the world three times, made 71 movies (50 silent films ... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 4, 1879

Date of death:

  • Aug 15, 1935 (age 55 years)

Also known as:

  • William Penn Adair Rogers,
  • Rogers, Will

Musical Artist

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TV Actor

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  • 1926
  • 1935

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