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Fred Rogers (I) (1928–2003)


Fred Rogers was the host of the popular long-running public television children's show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. The show debuted in Pittsburgh in 1967 and was picked up by PBS the next year, becoming a staple of public TV stations around the United States. Rogers' mild manner, cardigan sweaters and soft speaking voice made him both widely beloved and widely parodied... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (8 titles)
1968-2001 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV series)
Mr. Rogers / King Friday XIII / Lady Elaine Fairchilde / …
Celebrates the Arts: Part 5 (2001) … Mr. Rogers (voice) / King Friday XIII (voice) / Lady Elaine Fairchilde (voice) / …
Celebrates the Arts: Part 3 (2001) … Mr. Rogers (voice) / King Friday XIII (voice) / Lady Elaine Fairchilde (voice) / …
Celebrates the Arts: Part 2 (2001) … Mr. Rogers (voice) / King Friday XIII (voice) / Queen Sara Saturday (voice) / …
Celebrates the Arts: Part 1 (2001) … Mr. Rogers (voice) / X the Owl (voice) / Henrietta Pussycat (voice) / …
 
1996 Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (TV series)
Reverend Thomas
Deal with the Devil (1996) … Reverend Thomas
 
1995 Casper
Mr. Rogers (as Mr. Rogers)
 
1993 Presidential Inaugural Celebration for Children (TV movie)
Mr. Rogers
 
1964 Butternut Square (TV series)
Mr. Rogers
 
1962 MisteRogers (TV series)
Mr. Rogers / King Friday XIII / Daniel Striped Tiger / …
 
1955 The Children's Corner (TV series)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
1968-2001 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV series)
Celebrates the Arts: Part 5 (2001) (writer)
Celebrates the Arts: Part 4 (2001) (writer)
Celebrates the Arts: Part 3 (2001) (writer)
Celebrates the Arts: Part 2 (2001) (writer)
Celebrates the Arts: Part 1 (2001) (writer)
 
1977 Christmastime with Mister Rogers (TV special)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (12 titles)
2013 Atop the Fourth Wall (TV series)
Raver #1 (2013) (performer: "Garden of Your Mind")
 
2005 Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found (TV documentary) (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor" - uncredited)
 
2004 Haack: The King of Techno (documentary) (writer: "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood")
 
2002 Bowling for Columbine (documentary) (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbour" 1967)
 
1998 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy (video documentary) (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor" - uncredited)
 
1997 Cop Land (writer: "Won't You be My Neighbor?")
 
1981-1995 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV series)
Everybody's Special (1995) (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", "Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday", "It's You I Like", "It's Such a Good Feeling" / lyrics: "Propel, Propel, Propel Your Craft")
Mister Rogers Talks About Work: Part 5 (1984) (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - uncredited, "It's You I Like" - uncredited, "I'm Taking Care of You" - uncredited, "It's Such a Good Feeling" - uncredited)
Mister Rogers Talks About Play (1981) (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", "Children Can", "It's Such a Good Feeling")
 
1993 Mystery Science Theater 3000 (TV series)
Bride of the Monster (1993) (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - uncredited)
 
1992 Honey I Blew Up the Kid (writer: "You're Growing" / as Fred M. Rogers / performer: "You're Growing" / as Fred M. Rogers)
 
1989 The 'Burbs (writer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - uncredited / performer: "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" - uncredited)
 
1981 Paternity ("It's Such a Good Feeling" / as Fred M. Rogers)
 
1979 Being There (performer: "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood")
 
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
1981-1995 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV series) (executive producer - 4 episodes)
Everybody's Special (1995) (executive producer)
Mister Rogers Talks About Work: Part 5 (1984) (executive producer)
Day Care and Night Care: Part 2 (1983) (executive producer)
Mister Rogers Talks About Play (1981) (executive producer)
 
1985 Jimmy Valentine (TV short) (executive producer)
 
1978 Old Friends... New Friends (TV series documentary) (executive producer)
 
1955 The Children's Corner (TV series) (co-producer)
 
Show ShowComposer (3 titles)
1977 Christmastime with Mister Rogers (TV special)
 
1962 MisteRogers (TV series)
 
1955 The Children's Corner (TV series)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (2 titles)
1951 The Kate Smith Evening Hour (TV series) (floor director)
 
1949 The Voice of Firestone (TV series) (floor director)
 
Show ShowSelf (15 titles)
2003 CBS Tournament of Roses Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 114th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade (TV movie)
Himself
 
1997-2002 Arthur (TV series)
Himself
Elwood City Turns 100! (2002) … Himself (voice)
Arthur Meets Mister Rogers/Draw! (1997) … Himself (voice)
 
2001 Life and Times (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
1996-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 December 2000 (2000) … Himself
Episode dated 26 September 1996 (1996) … Himself
 
1970-2000 Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (TV series)
Himself - Host
Episode dated 24 February 2000 (2000) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 24 August 1999 (1999) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 23 August 1999 (1999) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 30 July 1999 (1999) … Himself - Host
Episode dated 29 July 1999 (1999) … Himself - Host
 
1999 The 14th TV Academy Hall of Fame (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1998 Wheel of Fortune (TV series)
Himself
Pittsburgh 1 (1998) … Himself
 
1986 Hour Magazine (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 3 March 1986 (1986) … Himself
 
1982 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 17 February 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1979 Good Morning America (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 25 May 1979 (1979) … Himself
 
1978 Old Friends... New Friends (TV series documentary)
Host
 
1977 Christmastime with Mister Rogers (TV special)
Mr. Rogers / King Friday XIII / Queen Sara Saturday / …
 
1955 Junior Magazine (TV series)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (6 titles)
2011 Pioneers of Television (TV mini-series documentary)
 
2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
2008 Speedy Delivery (documentary)
Himself
 
2004 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Haack: The King of Techno (documentary)
Mister Rogers
 
2004 Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

His company, Family Communications, Inc., collaborated with the Henry Buhl Jr. Planetarium & Observatory, Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to produce a show called "The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." As of May 2003, it was playing in 15 planetariums across the United States.

Publicity Listings:

1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 1 Interview  | 12 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »


Alternate Names:

Mr. Rogers

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

You know you don't have to be an actor when you read a book to a child. All you need is to simply love what you're reading. Even just enjoying the pictures together is a great start. When you share a book with a child, you're saying to them that books are important. That's a gift that can nurture them all through their lives. See more »

Trivia:

During Halloween, the Rogers family always gave out sugar-free candies to local trick-or-treaters. See more »

Trademark:

Cardigan sweaters (many made by his mother) See more »

Nickname:

Mr. Rogers See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces