Roy Rogers

American actor and singer (1911-1998)
Person human Q367129
Roy Rogers
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Roy Rogers

Summary

Roy Rogers is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cincinnati[2]. He was born on November 5, 1911[3]. He passed away in Apple Valley[4]. He died on July 6, 1998[5]. He worked as a television actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], actor[9], and yodeler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,491 views/month, #5,810 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Roy Rogers was born in Cincinnati[2].
  • Roy Rogers passed away in Apple Valley[4].
  • Roy Rogers was born on November 5, 1911[3].
  • Roy Rogers died on July 6, 1998[5].
  • Roy Rogers's father was Andrew E. Slye[12].
  • Roy Rogers's mother was Mattie Womack[13].
  • Among Roy Rogers's spouses was Dale Evans[14].
  • Roy Rogers held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Roy Rogers's native language[16].
  • Roy Rogers's professions included television actor[6].
  • Roy Rogers's professions included film actor[7].
  • Roy Rogers worked as a singer[8].
  • Roy Rogers worked as an actor[9].
  • Roy Rogers's professions included yodeler[10].
  • Roy Rogers's professions included songwriter[17].
  • Roy Rogers received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Roy Rogers was a member of Sons of the Pioneers[19].
  • Roy Rogers is recorded as male[20].
  • Roy Rogers's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Roy Rogers was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].
  • Roy Rogers's genre is country music[23].
  • Roy Rogers's genre is rock music[24].
  • Roy Rogers's record label is recorded as Q4883239[25].
  • Roy Rogers's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[26].
  • Roy Rogers's record label is recorded as Decca[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cincinnati[2], Roy Rogers… he was born on November 5, 1911[3]. His father was Andrew E. Slye[12]. His mother was Mattie Womack[13]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], actor[9], yodeler[10], and songwriter[17].

Recognition

Roy Rogers received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

Personal Life

Roy Rogers was married to Dale Evans[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[22].

Death and Burial

Roy Rogers died on July 6, 1998[5]. He passed away in Apple Valley[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[28].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Roy Rogers include Roy Rogers Restaurants[29], a business[30], in United States[31], founded in 1968[32], headquartered in Frederick[33].

Why It Matters

Roy Rogers ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,491 views/month, #5,810 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[36], a guitarist[37], b. 1946[38], of United States[39], awarded the National Medal of Arts[40], specialised in music composing[41].

Entities named for him include Roy Rogers Restaurants[29], a business[30], in United States[31], founded in 1968[32], headquartered in Frederick[33].

FAQs

Where was Roy Rogers born?

Born in Cincinnati[2], Roy Rogers…

Where did Roy Rogers die?

Roy Rogers died in Apple Valley[4].

Who were Roy Rogers's parents?

Roy Rogers's father was Andrew E. Slye[12]. Roy Rogers's mother was Mattie Womack[13].

Who was Roy Rogers married to?

Roy Rogers's spouses include Dale Evans[14].

What did Roy Rogers do for work?

Roy Rogers worked as television actor[6], film actor[7], singer[8], actor[9], and yodeler[10].

What awards did Roy Rogers receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

Who did Roy Rogers influence?

Roy Rogers has been cited as an influence by Dolly Parton[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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