Jimmy Rogers (actor)

Jimmy Rogers
Rogers, c. 1930
Born
James Blake Rogers

(1915-07-25)July 25, 1915
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2000(2000-04-28) (aged 84)
Bakersfield, California, U.S.
Resting placeWill Rogers Memorial, Claremore, Oklahoma
Other namesJim Rogers
Occupations
  • Actor
  • newspaperman
  • rancher
Spouses
Astrea Kemmler
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(m. 1938; died 1987)​
Judith Braun
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(m. 1995)​
Children3
FatherWill Rogers
RelativesWill Rogers Jr. (brother)

James Blake Rogers (July 25, 1915 – April 28, 2000), commonly known as Jimmy (also spelled Jimmie), was an American actor. He played Hopalong Cassidy's sidekick in six films. Rogers was also a horse rancher, polo player,[1] and newspaperman. He was the family representative on the Will Rogers Memorial Commission, and worked with the staff at the Will Rogers State Historic Park.[2]

  1. ^ Jim Rogers, 84, Rancher and Son of the Humorist Will Rogers, The New York Times, May 3, 2000, Section B, Page 10
  2. ^ Jim Rogers; Son of Famed Humorist, Los Angeles Times, April 30, 2000