Kent Rogers

Kent Rogers

Deceased · Born: Jul 31, 1923 · Died: Jul 9, 1944

Personal Details

BornJul 31, 1923 Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

Kent Rogers, a talented actor, entered the world on July 31, 1923, in the vibrant city of Houston, Texas, USA. His early life was marked by an insatiable passion for the performing arts, which would ultimately lead him to a successful career in Hollywood.

Rogers' breakthrough role came in 1941 with the release of "All-American Co-Ed", a film that showcased his impressive acting abilities. He followed this success with another notable performance in "The Heckling Hare", a cartoon classic that has stood the test of time.

However, it was his iconic portrayal of Horton in the 1942 film "Horton Hatches the Egg" that cemented his status as a beloved actor. Tragically, his life was cut short when he passed away on July 9, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida, USA, at the tender age of 20.

Despite his untimely death, Kent Rogers' legacy lives on through his impressive body of work, and he remains a cherished figure in the world of entertainment.

Career

1945
The Bashful Buzzard
The Bashful Buzzard as Beaky Buzzard
1944
The Barber of Seville
The Barber of Seville as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
1943
The Dizzy Acrobat
The Dizzy Acrobat as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
Super-Rabbit
Super-Rabbit as Professor Canafrazz (voice) (uncredited)
Ration Bored
Ration Bored as Woody Woodpecker / Gas station attendant / Police officer
The Screwball
The Screwball as Woody Woodpecker
Tortoise Wins by a Hare
Tortoise Wins by a Hare as Rabbit Look-out
1942
Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid
Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid as Beaky Buzzard (voice) (uncredited)
Horton Hatches the Egg
Horton Hatches the Egg as Horton / Peter Lorre Fish (voice) (uncredited)
The Hollywood Matador
The Hollywood Matador as Woody Woodpecker
Wacky Blackout
Wacky Blackout as Woodpecker (voice) (uncredited)
The Loan Stranger
The Loan Stranger as Woody Woodpecker
Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco as Male Camel (uncredited) (voice)
The Hep Cat
The Hep Cat as Various
Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole as Woody Woodpecker / GI Sergeant
Fraidy Cat
Fraidy Cat as Vocals
1941
Hollywood Steps Out
Hollywood Steps Out as Jimmy Stewart / Mickey Rooney / Henry Fonda (voice) (uncredited)
Farm Frolics
Farm Frolics as Female Red Ant (voice) (uncredited)
Pantry Panic
Pantry Panic as Woody Woodpecker (voice)
The Heckling Hare
The Heckling Hare as Willoughby
1940
Slap Happy Pappy
Slap Happy Pappy as Eddie Cackler
Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage as Odiorne Towne
100 Pigmies and Andy Panda
100 Pigmies and Andy Panda as Effete Magic Mask / Witch Doctor
1939
Streets of New York
Streets of New York as Gang Member (uncredited)