Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Entrepreneur, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Friday)
Died
Birthplace
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Parents
William Rogers, Lydia Rogers
Residences
Birmingham
Education
Princeton University, Altamont School, The Webb School, Ramsay High School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < Old English (wægen)
Popularity
Tier B -- 59,178 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Career
Career spanning 40 years (1959-1999)
Year context
Born in 1933 -- Roosevelt inaugurated; New Deal begins; Hitler rises to power; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (20)
AWARDS (1)
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Biography
William Wayne McMillan Rogers III (April 7, 1933 — December 31, 2015) was an American film and television actor, best known for playing the role of 'Trapper John' McIntyre in the U.S. television series, MASH. He succeeded Elliott Gould, who had played the character in the Robert Altman movie MASH, and was himself succeeded by Pernell Roberts on the MASH spin-off Trapper John, M.D. He was a regular panel member on the FOX News stock investment television program Cashin' In, as a result of having built a highly successful and lucrative second career as an investor, investment strategist and advisor, and money manager.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Wayne Rogers was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
Where was Wayne Rogers born?
Wayne Rogers was born in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
What movies or shows has Wayne Rogers been in?
Wayne Rogers has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Love Lies Bleeding (1999), Ghosts of Mississippi (1996), Miracle Landing (1990), Perfect Witness (1989), The Killing Time (1987).
What is Wayne Rogers known for?
Wayne Rogers is primarily known as an actor. William Wayne McMillan Rogers III (April 7, 1933 — December 31, 2015) was an American film and television actor, best known for playing the role…
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