American Star, Roger E. Mosley, Cast in Magnum P.I., 83, has passed away

In the CBS television series Magnum, P.I., which ran from 1980 to 1988, Roger E. Mosley played the helicopter pilot Theodore “TC” Calvin. Roger E. Mosley was an American actor, director, and writer.

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American Actor Roger E. Mosley dies at 83

Actor Roger E. Mosley passed away on Sunday, according to his daughter. He was best known for playing helicopter pilot Theodore “TC” Calvin on the popular 1980s series “Magnum, P.I.” He was 83. According to the actor’s daughter Ch-a Mosley, Mosley passed away surrounded by family on Saturday after suffering injuries in a car accident last week that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down and in serious condition.

There was no more information regarding the crash available. “Such a magnificent man could never be mourned. Any wailing made in his honor will TERRORISE him. It is time to honor the legacy he has left for all of us “As she made the news of his passing, his daughter said. “I cherish you, Daddy. You also adored me. Although my heart is heavy, I am strong. Your nearly 60-year love, mommy, will be taken care of by me. She is in wonderful hands, thanks to the way you raised me. Be at ease.”

Roger E. Mosley Age, Family, Early Life

On December 18, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, the United States, Roger E. Mosley was born. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the black ethnicity.  His Zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

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Roger E. Mosle didn’t get to know his dad. Mosley was raised in the Watts neighborhood’s Imperial Courts poor housing complex.

Roger E. Mosley Wife, What about his Children?

Roger E. Mosley and Antoinette Laudermilk were married; they were together for almost 60 years. He had three kids in total.

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Roger E. Mosley Career, What was his profession?

Monk was played by Mosley in Terminal Island (1973). Other actors in the film included Phyllis Davis, Don Marshall, Ena Hartman, and Tom Selleck. Mosley would later co-star with Selleck in the television series Magnum, P.I. Mosley established the Watts Repertory Company in 1974.

Mosley’s most notable film performance was in the 1976 Gordon Parks biopic Leadbelly, in which he played the lead role. Mosley declared that this was his favorite performance in a piece that appeared in the November 1982 issue of Ebony. Magnum, P.I. featured Mosley from 1980 to 1988.

He played Theodore “T.C.” Calvin, a helicopter pilot, and owner of Island Hoppers, Tom Selleck’s friend and business partner. He was A.J. Cooper’s wealthy pal who made an appearance in season five of Las Vegas as the owner of Montecito (Tom Selleck). On March 11, 2019, Mosley returned out of retirement to play Booky, T.C.’s barber in the Magnum, P.I. reboot episode “A Kiss Before Dying.”  “It is certainly an honor for us to welcome an original cast member of Magnum, P.I.; one who embraced the role of T.C. with such thoughtful and dignified talent,” said Stephen Hill, who played T.C. in the current series.

Additionally, Mosley appeared in guest roles on a number of television programs, including Night Court, Kung Fu, Starsky & Hutch, Kojak, The Rockford Files, Baretta, and Sanford and Son. He participated in Roots: The Next Generations as well. As Goldie’s belligerent brother in the 1973 movie The Mack, Mosley had a notable appearance.

Movies Played by Roger E. Mosley

In addition to Hit Man (1972), Sweet Jesus, Preacherman (1973), Darktown Strutters (1975), and The River Niger (1975), he also made appearances in other blaxploitation movies of the time (1976). Along with The Greatest (1977), which starred Mosley as Sonny Liston, Semi-Tough (1977), Heart Condition (1990), and Pentathlon, Mosley has appeared in a number of other motion pictures (1994).

Additionally, he co-starred in the 1996 movie A Thin Line Between Love and Hate alongside Bobby Brown, Martin Lawrence, and Lynn Whitfield as Coach Ricketts in the comedy series Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper (1992–1993). Additionally, in July 1983, July 1984, and June 1985, he made a week’s worth of appearances on The $25,000 Pyramid as a celebrity guest. In 2018 and 2021, Mosley appeared in a cameo in the new Magnum P.I. series.

How much is Roger E. Mosley Net Worth?

Roger E. Mosley’s net worth has not yet been investigated in detail.        

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Which school and college did he go to?

Roger E. Mosle attended Jordan High School.

Is he available on any kind of social media platform?

Roger E. Mosley is active on Facebook.

Physical Appearance of Roger E. Mosley’s Height, Weight

HeightNot Available
Hair ColorBald
Eye colorBlack
WeightNot Available
Body typeFit
Sexual orientationStraight

Interesting facts about Roger E. Mosley’s should be known

NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
Zodiac signSagittarius
Relationship StatusMarried

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