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Roger E. Mosley’s net worth amounts to
$3 Million
Roger E. Mosley’s Bio
On December 18, 1938, Roger Earl Mosley was born in Los Angeles, California USA. He is best known for his role as Theodore T.C. Calvin in the TV series “Magnum, P.I.” (1980-1988), among other significant appearances. Spanning from 1971 to 2014, his career comprised over 60 film and TV titles.
As of early 2017, it is estimated that Roger E. Mosley’s net worth is $3 million, accumulated through his successful acting career.
Roger E. Mosley: $3 Million Net Worth
Roger grew up in Watts, raised by his single mother, Eloise Harris, in the Imperial Courts public housing projects.
In 1971, he started his career with brief roles in TV series such as “Longstreet”, “Cannon”, and “Night Gallery” (1971-1972), followed by his film debut in Richard Fleischer’s action drama “The New Centurions” in the subsequent year.
His breakthrough came with a supporting role in Michael Mann’s made-for-television sports drama “The Jericho Mile” (1979), following which he gained prominence and subsequently joined the cast of “Magnum P.I.” from 1980 to 1988, portraying helicopter pilot Theodore ‘TC’ Calvin.
Following the conclusion of “Magnum P.I.”, Roger continued to secure prominent roles in films such as “Unlawful Entry” (1992) and “Letters from a Killer” (1998), along with TV series like “Rude Awakening” (1999-2000) until his retirement from acting.
Since 1974, Roger has been the founder of the Watts Repertory Company.
Privately, Roger has three children, two from his ex-wife Saundra Locke and a daughter with Toni Laudermick, his partner since 1976.
Aside from his acting career, he is also a licensed helicopter pilot and enjoys playing golf. He shares a particular hobby with his friend O. J. Simpson.
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| Full Name | Roger E. Mosley |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 18, 1938 |
| Place Of Birth | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Ex-spouse Saundra Locke |
| Parents | Eloise Harris |
| Partner | Toni Laudermick (1976–) |
| Nicknames | Roger Earl Mosely , Roger Mosley |
| IMDB |
| Awards | TV Land Hero Award |
| Movies | Magnum, P.I., Unlawful Entry, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, The Mack, Heart Condition, Letters from a Killer, McQ, Stay Hungry, Terminal Island, The New Centurions, Semi-Tough, Leadbelly, Darktown Strutters, Sweet Jesus, Preacherman |
| TV Shows | Rude Awakening, You Take the Kids, Magnum, P.I. |
| # | Quote |
|---|
| 1 | My philosophy is the best way to help poor people is not to be one of them. |
| 2 | Things aren’t what they seem — they are what they are |
| # | Fact |
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| 1 | Grew up in the Imperial Courts project in Watts, one of the most dangerous part of Los Angeles inner cities. |
| 2 | Founded the Watts Repertory Company in 1974. |
| 3 | African-American character actor best-remembered as Tom Selleck’s buddy on the long-running Magnum, P.I. (1980) TV series of the 1980s. |
| 4 | He has two other children born out of wedlock. |
| 5 | (1976 – ?) Lives with Toni Laudermick. They have 1 daughter. |
| 6 | Friends with O.J. Simpson. They were golfing partners. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| FCU: Fact Checkers Unit | 2010 | TV Series | Grandpa Faison |
| Las Vegas | 2007 | TV Series | Roger |
| What Should You Do? | 2003 | TV Series | Kidnapper |
| The District | 2003 | TV Series | Temple’s Father |
| Arli$$td>2001 | TV Series | Mudcat Burrell |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Magnum, P.I. | 1984 | TV Series 1 episode |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Magnum, P.I. | 1986 | TV Series written by – 1 episode |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Big Time | 1977 | production assistant |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Nicole Barrett Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mama & Me | 2011 | Documentary | Himself (voice) |
| Way Black When | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 7th Annual TV Land Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Half Past Autumn: The Life and Works of Gordon Parks | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Huddie Ledbetter |
| Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson | 1993 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|
| 2009 | Hero Award | TV Land Awards | Magnum, P.I. (1980) |
