Rogers, whose “Trapper” John McIntyre on “M.A.S.H.” was among the most beloved characters on one of the most popular shows of all time, has died at age 82.
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Mash star Wayne Rogers, who played United States army surgeon “Trapper” John McIntyre in the cult 1970s TV series, has died. The actor felt that Alan Alda’s character, “Hawkeye” Pierce, was increasingly the focus of the show.
He went on to star in the critically acclaimed but short-lived City Of Angels, as well as Murder, She Wrote but in later years he turned to investment and financial advisor. In both 1988 and 1990, Wayne Rogers testified before a “House judiciary committee to speak in favour of maintaining the Glass-Steagall banking laws of the 1930s”.
He was known as Trapper John on the popular long running TV show M.A.S.H.
Alan Alda remembered his “M.A.S.H.” co-star Wayne Rogers with a touching post on Twitter on Friday. In the film, Trapper was played by Elliot Gould while Donald Sutherland played Hawkeye. A shrewd businessman – he later became a notable real estate developer and investor, with producing credits on several Neil Simon stage hits – he worked on Wall Street as well.
Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Amy; two children from his first marriage to actress Mitzi McWhorter; and four grandchildren. He frequently appeared on Fox Business Network’s “Cashin’ In” and served as national chairman of the Easter Seals campaign.
Before “M*A*S*H” came along, Rogers’ roles included spots on several Westerns, “The Fugitive”, “Combat!” and “Cannon”.
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The Alabama-born performer continued to act after leaving the cult TV series and was hailed for his talent.
