Charles 'Buddy' Rogers

Birth Name:

Charles Edward Rogers

Birth Place:

Olathe, Kansas, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Served in the U․S․ military during World War II as a flight training instructor for the Navy
Was a frequent supporter of the charity Motion Picture and Television Fund, which was founded by his wife, Mary Pickford
Attended the University of Kansas, where he formed an orchestra to earn money by performing at dances
Made his Broadway debut in "Hot-Cha!" with his orchestra in 1932
Was invited to Paramount's training school for actors after his father sent in a photo of him for their nationwide search in 1925
Quote: "During my four years in the Naval Air Corps, I met not one, but thousands of young men who said 'You are responsible for me being a flyer․ When I was a little boy, I saw you in Wings․'"
Quote: "(On his wife, actress Mary Pickford, referencing the film they first starred in together): "She was 'My Best Girl' in 1927, and she's still my best girl․""
Best known as a jazz musician and actor who appeared in "Wings" and "My Best Girl․"

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