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William Vann Rogers (October 20, 1911 – July 9, 1993), generally known as Will Rogers Jr., was an American politician, writer, and newspaper publisher. He was the eldest son of humorist Will Rogers (1879–1935) and Betty Blake Rogers (1879–1944).
Jul 11, 1993 · TIMES STAFF WRITER. Flags flew at half-staff at Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades on Saturday to mourn Will Rogers Jr., a former congressman, journalist and actor who...
Will Rogers Jr. (1911-1993) was an actor who starred in The Story of Will Rogers and other films, and a congressman who tried to rescue Jews from Nazi Germany. He also served in World War II, ran for Senate, and died by suicide in Arizona.
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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Tubac, Arizona, USA
Rogers was portrayed by his son, Will Rogers Jr., in a cameo in the 1949 film Look for the Silver Lining, as the star of the 1952 film The Story of Will Rogers, and as a voice-only cameo in The American Adventure at Epcot.
Between 1915 and 1935, Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers, who brightened the dark days of the Great Depression with words of compassion and common sense, became a Broadway star, a top male movie box...
Will Rogers, Jr. was one of the most active agitators on Capitol Hill in favor of U.S. efforts to rescue the Jews in Europe. And what he achieved really made a difference
William Vann Rogers (October 20, 1911 – July 9, 1993), generally known as Will Rogers Jr., was an American politician, writer, and newspaper publisher. He was the eldest son of humorist Will Rogers (1879–1935) and Betty Blake Rogers (1879–1944).
