Will Rogers

This page relates to the humorist; for others with similar names see William Rogers (disambiguation).

Legacy

Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was named after him, as was the U.S. Navy submarine the USS Will Rogers. Rogers' home, stables, and polo fields are preserved today for public enjoyment at Will Rogers State Park in Pacific Palisades, CA. Rogers' birthplace is open to the public and is located two miles east of Oologah, Oklahoma.

Related Topics:
Will Rogers World Airport - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - USS Will Rogers - Will Rogers State Park - Pacific Palisades - Oologah, Oklahoma

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At Epcot, an Audio-Animatronic Will Rogers is seen twirling his lasso and speaking in The American Adventure's 1930s sequence.

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Epcot - Audio-Animatronic - The American Adventure

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Rogers came to life for modern audiences in the Tony Award winning musical, the Will Rogers Follies, and he was also portrayed on the stage by James Whitmore in the one-man show Will Rogers U.S.A.

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Tony Award - Musical - Will Rogers Follies - James Whitmore

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For his contribution to the entertainment industry in motion pictures and radio, Will Rogers was awarded two stars on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame at the following locations:

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• 6401 Hollywood Blvd. (motion pictures)
• 6608 Hollywood Blvd. (radio)