Roy Rogers

(Leonard Frank Sly)
actor, singer
Born: 11/5/1911
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio

Actor and singer who starred in more than 80 Westerns, earning the moniker “King of the Cowboys.” He signed with Republic Pictures in 1938, and withGene Autry, became one of the country's two most famous cowboys. His films includeUnder Western Stars(1938),King of the Cowboys(1943) andThe Yellow Rose of Texas(1944). He was married to actressDale Evans.

Died: 7/6/1998