Roger E. Mosley Biography – Roger E. Mosley Wiki
Roger E. Mosley was an American actor, director, and writer best known for his role as the helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin in the CBS television series Magnum, P.I., which originally aired from 1980 until 1988. He also featured as Monk in Terminal Island (1973). Other actors in the feature were Phyllis Davis, Don Marshall, Ena Hartman, and Tom Selleck, who would later star in the television series Magnum, P.I. which would also feature Mosley. In 1974, Mosley founded the Watts Repertory Company.
The deceased’s most prominent film role was his 1976 starring turn as the title character in Leadbelly, a biography of the musician directed by Gordon Parks. In an article in the November 1982 issue of Ebony magazine, Mosley said that this was his favorite role.
He appeared in Magnum, P.I. from 1980 to 1988. He had a role as Tom Selleck’s friend, helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, who operates his own tourist charter, Island Hoppers. He appeared in season five of Las Vegas as the billionaire friend of Montecito owner A.J. Cooper (Tom Selleck). Mosley came out of retirement to appear on the Magnum, P.I. reboot episode “A Kiss Before Dying” as Booky, T.C.’s barber, on March 11, 2019. Stephen Hill, who played T.C. in the new series, said, “It is truly an honor for us to welcome an original cast member of Magnum, P.I.; one who embodied the role of T.C. with such thoughtful and dignified talent.”
The late actor also guest-starred on such shows as Night Court, Kung Fu, Starsky & Hutch, Kojak, The Rockford Files, Baretta, and Sanford and Son. He also played a role in Roots: The Next Generations. Mosley made a memorable appearance in the 1973 film The Mack as the militant brother of the main character Goldie. He was cast in other blaxploitation films of the period, including Hit Man (1972), Sweet Jesus, Preacherman (1973), Darktown Strutters (1975), and The River Niger (1976).
His other film credits include McQ (1974) with John Wayne, The Greatest (1977, as Sonny Liston), Semi-Tough (1977), Heart Condition (1990), and Pentathlon (1994). He also starred in the television series Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper (1992–1993) as Coach Ricketts in a recurring role with comedian/actor Mark Curry, and in the film A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996) with Martin Lawrence, Lynn Whitfield, and Bobby Brown.
He also appeared as a celebrity guest on The $25,000 Pyramid for a week’s worth of shows in July 1983, July 1984, and June 1985. Mosley became a certificated private helicopter pilot. When making Magnum P.I., he was not allowed to do his own stunts. A pilot wearing a body stocking with false muscles was used instead. At the 2013 HAI Heli-Expo in Las Vegas, a ceremony for the restored MD 500D helicopter was held. Both Mosley and fellow Magnum P.I. co-star Larry Manetti autographed the nose of the helicopter. He undertook his high school studies at Jordan High School.
Roger E. Mosley Age
He was born Roger Earl Mosley. He was born on December 18, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, United States, and died on August 7, 2022, in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States. He was 83 years.
Roger E. Mosley Wife
Mosley was married twice. His second and last marriage was to Antoinette ‘Toni’ Laudermilk. They got married on May 14, 2005, and were married till his death. They were together for almost sixty years and had a daughter. His first marriage was to Saundra J Locke. They got married on July 16, 1960, to 1968 when they divorced. They had two children.
Roger E. Mosley Children
He had three children. Two of his children are from his first marriage and also has a daughter from his second marriage to Antoinette ‘Toni’ Laudermilk. One of his children is Ch-a Mosley, his daughter.
Roger E. Mosley Family
He was brought up by his mother, Eloise. The whereabouts of his father are unknown. The late was brought up in the Imperial Courts public housing in the Watts neighborhood.
Roger E. Mosley Death
He died on August 7, 2022. He was 83 years. On August 4, 2022, Mosley was involved in a car accident in Lynwood, California, becoming paralyzed from the shoulders down. He died three days later from his injuries at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
His death was announced by his daughter who wrote in a Facebook post, “Roger E. Mosley, my father, your friend, your “coach Mosley” your “TC” from Magnum P.I., passed away at 1:17 am. He was surrounded by family as he transcended peacefully. We could never mourn such an amazing man. He would HATE any crying done in his name. It is time to celebrate the legacy he left for us all. I love you, daddy. You loved me too. My heart is heavy but I am strong. I will care for mommy, your love of almost 60 years. You raised me well and she is in good hands. Rest easy.”
Roger E. Mosley Cause of Death
He died following a car accident in Lynwood, California, becoming paralyzed from the shoulders down. He died three days later from his injuries at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at the age of 83.
Roger E. Mosley Height
He stood at a height of 6 feet 0¾ inches (1.85 meters) tall.
