Wayne Rogers
Biography
Wayne Rogers was an American actor known for two television roles, Captain Trapper John McIntyre on the CBS series MASH from 1972 to 1975 and Dr. Charley Michaels on House Calls, which ran from 1979 to 1982. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he studied history at Princeton University and served in the Navy as a navigator before he took up acting. His early television work ranged from Search for Tomorrow and Stagecoach West to guest spots on Gunsmoke, and he had a small part in Cool Hand Luke (1967) and a role in Odds Against Tomorrow (1959). House Calls brought him a Golden Globe nomination in 1981, and later credits included the miniseries Chiefs, Ghosts of Mississippi, and the reunion movie I Dream of Jeannie Fifteen Years Later (1985). He also produced, wrote, and directed, and received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2005.
82years old at death
- Born Birmingham
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19
- William Wayne McMillan Rogers (birth name)Also credited as Wayne M. Rogers, Juan Rogero and William Wayne McMillan Rogers III
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 28 years1959 to 1987
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Big break
Rogers was asked to join M*A*S*H and intended to try out for Hawkeye Pierce. He thought that character was too cynical, so he requested a screen test as Trapper John, who was more upbeat.
A role that slipped away
Rogers left M*A*S*H between the third and fourth seasons after the writers made Hawkeye a thoracic surgeon, a credential Trapper had held in the movie and novel.
Getting ready for a role
For the character of Trapper on M*A*S*H, Rogers cut back a lot on his Alabama accent. He described Trapper as a little more impulsive than Hawkeye.
Wayne Rogers movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Stuart Rosenberg directed three of these films. Paul Newman appears in three of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Paul Newman's page
Strother Martin's page
Clifton James's page
Joe Don Baker's page
Michael Anderson Jr.'s page
Stuart RosenbergDirector, 3 films, 1967 to 1972
All films by Stuart Rosenberg
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.